Elliot Lake man faces charges after weapon scare at local store

Air pistol found in Elliot Lake

A man was allegedly seen with a pistol at a corner store in Elliot Lake last Saturday.

Elliot Lake man faces charges after weapon scare at local store

Police responded to the scene after a man dropped an air pistol from a bag in his pocket at a convenience store

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East Algoma OPP – Charges Laid after Report of a person with Pistol – Wawa-news.com

On May 3, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the reporter witnessed a male drop a pistol from a bag in his pocket while inside a convenience store on Hillside Drive South. The male then departed the store on foot and a description was provided to police. Within minutes, police arrived in the area, located the ...