OPP locate ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect on Henvey Inlet First Nation

By Sawyer Bogdan Global News

Posted January 9, 2023 12:30 pm

Updated January 9, 2023 2:10 pm

1 min read

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an occurrence involving 27-year-old Michael ASHAWASEGA who is believed to be an armed and dangerous person, on the Henvey First Nation, approximately 85 kilometers north of Parry Sound. Supplied by OPP

Ontario Provincial Police have ended a shelter-in-place order in Henvey Inlet First Nation after finding the man who was considered armed and dangerous.

Police were investigating an occurrence involving Michael Ashawasega, 27, who police believed to be armed and dangerous, on the Henvey Inlet First Nation, approximately 85 km north of Parry Sound.

OPP say the suspect was taken into custody and is facing several criminal charges, including firearm charges. ^js

UPDATE: Armed and Dangerous on Henvey Inlet First Nation #WestParrySoundOPP are advising that Michael ASHAWASEGA has been arrested. The shelter in a place of safety has been canceled. The accused is in custody facing criminal including firearm charges. ^js
— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) January 9, 2023