Loaded handgun seized after hit and run in Golden Triangle
Posted Sep 27, 2019 07:09:00 PM.
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Ottawa police officers uncovered a loaded handgun after being called to a hit and run in the city's Golden Triangle neighbourhood.
The collision happened in the area of Cartier Street and Frank Street, Thursday at 6:28 p.m.
Officers say a parked vehicle had been hit, and the suspects drove away. The suspected vehicle was soon spotted nearby and a man and woman were arrested. A loaded handgun and casings were found.
The Ottawa Police Guns and Gangs unit has jointly charged Shridev Cafe, 36, and Leslie Ann Macrillo, 35, both of Ottawa, with:
- Careless storage of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon
- Possession of an unregistered restricted weapon
- Possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Unauthorized possession firearm, in a motor vehicle
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
Macrillo is facing additional charges under the Highway Traffic Act:
- Fail to surrender licence
- Obstruct plate
- Fail to remain at accident
Both appeared in court on Friday.
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