Fentanyl, two air guns seized at intimate partner violence call

In what police are call proof the system needs repairs, almost half of people North Bay police checked on were violating bail conditions.

A West Nipissing resident is charged with two counts of failing to comply with probation after an intimate partner violence call to police.

Officers were called to a disturbance at a home on John Street around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release.

“The investigation led to the seizure of two air guns and drugs suspected to be fentanyl, with an estimated street value of over $27,000,” OPP said.

As a result, a 29-year-old is charged with drug trafficking and having a firearm or ammunition despite a prohibition order, as well as two counts of breaching probation.

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The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in North Bay court sometime this month.

“The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims,” police said.

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Agencies that can help:

• Assaulted Women’s Helpline 1-866-863-0511
• Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline [phone]
• Centre Victoria pour femmes 705-670-2517
• Family Information Liaison Unit 1-844-888-8610
• Ligne FEM-AIDE Provincial 1-877-336-2433
• Manitoulin Family Resources 705-377-5160
• SAVS-Sudbury and Area Victim Services 705-522-6970
• Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre 705-675-1596
• Sudbury Counselling Centre 705-524-9629 x 218
• Sudbury Women’s Ctr (Workshops) 705-673-1916
• Talk 4 Healing 1-855-554-4325
• VIPP - Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (HSN) 705-675-4743
• Voices for Women (Sexual Assault) 705-671-5495
• YWCA Genevra House Abuse Line 705-674-2210 or Toll Free 1-800-461-0133