Leeds residents face weapons-related charges after OPP seize dozens of firearms 

Two men from Leeds County face more than 80-gun related charges.

Leeds County OPP say they responded to a reported incident on July 5. Leeds County Crime Unit and several other specialty teams including tactics and rescue and a K-9 unit assisted with a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of more than 30 firearms, more than 50 firearms-related items and a crossbow.

Police say a 72-year-old man was arrested and charged with offences that include sexual assault and dozens of weapons-related charges and probation related offences.

He remains in police custody.

Another male, age 69, faces numerous firearms related charges. He was released from custody.

Police say the identities of the accused cannot be disclosed in order to protect the privacy of the victim.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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