Following an intimate partner violence investigation, police charged an Owen Sound man with illegal guns and about $20,000 worth of illicit drugs. The Owen Sound Police Service initially responded to a home on the city’s west side following a report of domestic assault Wednesday. During the investigation, police executed a search warrant at another house associated with the 28-year-old suspect. During the search, officers seized five illegal firearms and ammunition, 137 grams of cocaine, approximately two grams of crystal methamphetamine, 142 ecstasy tablets, three digital scales, approximately $1,300 in Canadian currency, and a cellular phone. Police say the drugs have an estimated street value of approximately $20,000. The accused has been charged with numerous criminal offences including, but not limited to: Due to the intimate partner violence nature of the investigation, the Owen Sound Police Service will not be releasing the name of the accused The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody. The Owen Sound Police Service investigates incidents of intimate partner violence and encourages anyone experiencing violence, threats, or abuse within a relationship to seek assistance.
