Fenelon Falls man, Scarborough woman charged in connection to targeted 2021 Oakville shooting
Published August 25, 2022 at 10:09 am
A woman from Scarborough and man from Fenelon Falls have been arrested in connection with a targeted Oakville shooting that happened early last year.
After a lengthy investigation by Halton Regional Police, both suspects are facing numerous charges in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of March 27, 2021 in the northeast part of town.
Police were called to a residence located on The Greenery at approximately 2:40 a.m. for reported gunshots in the area and upon arrival at the scene found a female victim with serious injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
The victim survived her injuries.
After an extensive investigation by the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau that included numerous search warrants, police discovered a sophisticated, well-organized CERB/CEWS (Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy) fraud that spanned across the province.
Justis Verrall, 23, of Scarborough was arrested on July 29, 2022. She has been charged with the following:
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- Possession of Counterfeit Mark
- Unauthorized Possession of Credit Card Data
- Utter Forged Documents (2 counts)
Verrall was released from custody on an Undertaking.
Sean Thomas, 28, of Fenelon Falls was arrested on Monday (Aug. 22). He has been charged with the following:
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Careless Storage a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of a Firearm for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Counterfeit Mark
- Unauthorized Possession of Credit Card Data
- Utter Forged Documents (2 counts)
- Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking
Thomas was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police are still looking for additional suspects in connection with the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through their website at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
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