Police have charged Kristiani Mattila with a number of weapons offences following a traffic stop early this morning.
A release issued today by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service states that an investigation determined that the 31-year-old was wanted for failing to attend court, and he was found in possession of a replica handgun and brass knuckles at the time of his arrest.
Full text of the release follows:
On Oct. 27, 2021 around 1:30 a.m., officers with the Crime Suppression Unit conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Great Northern Road and Willoughby Street.
Upon approaching the vehicle, officers identified 31-year-old Kristiani Mattila in the rear of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed he was wanted for failing to attend court.
He was arrested and a subsequent search found him to be in possession of a replica handgun and two sets of brass knuckles.
He is charged with:
• possession of a prohibited weapon x2
• possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order x6
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• breach of recognizance – fail to comply with an appearance notice
He was held for bail court and remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 28, 2021.