Sault Ste. Marie police have arrested someone after the shooting on Albert Street that took place on New Year's Day, they said in a press release issued today.
Police say that on Jan. 1, 2021, the accused allegedly went to a residence in the 600 block of Albert Street West, sprayed the victim with mace and shot the victim.
The accused was located on Jan. 15, and as a result, Robert Bell, 28, was arrested and charged with:
- using a firearm while committing an offence,
- careless use of a firearm,
- pointing a firearm,
- two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
- unauthorized possession of a firearm,
- possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized,
- possession of a loaded firearm,
- assault with a weapon,
- aggravated assault,
- administering a noxious thing; and
- breach of probation.
He was held for bail court.