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Local man faces weapon possession charges

Police say the 38-year-old was allegedly seen carrying a firearm at a business in the 0-100 block of Bay Street
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Sault Ste. Marie Police file photo. Brad Coccimiglio/SooToday

Sault Ste. Marie Police officers charged Jordan Forbes, 38, with weapon possession after the accused was allegedly seen carrying a firearm at a business in the 0-100 block of Bay Street on Oct. 2 around 2:50 a.m. 

When officers arrived at the scene, Forbes exited the business and was put under investigative detention.

The investigation revealed the accused was in possession of an airsoft bb gun. 

As a result, Forbes was charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Breach of probation – failing to keep the peace and be of good behaviour (two counts)
  • Possession of a weapon or firearm, contrary to prohibition order (three counts)

Forbes was held in custody pending a Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court hearing.