Replica Firearm Seized, One Charged
On February 18, 2025, officers with Patrol Services charged 34-year-old Kristiani Mattila with failure to comply with a probation order and several weapon offences.
Around 9:00 p.m., officers patrolling the area of Albert Street East and Brock Street saw the accused, who they knew to be wanted on a warrant. When officers approached the accused, they ran away through an alley. Officers caught up to the accused and arrested them. A search of the accused located a utility knife, and a search of the alley located a realistic replica firearm which the accused had discarded while running from officers.
The accused is charged with:
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Failure to Comply with Appearance Notice
- Failure to Comply with Probation Order x2
- Possession of Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order x4
- Possession of Imitation Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.