Bracebridge man, woman among 4 arrested in Toronto library shooting

FRASERBURG — A Bracebridge man and woman were among four people charged Saturday in an investigation into a Toronto library shooting this month.

A male suspect in a Toronto library shooting Feb. 7 was arrested in Fraserburg Saturday.

Local OPP and Toronto police went to a Fraserburg home Feb. 23 with a warrant for a man wanted for charges relating to the Downsview shooting Feb. 7 after two men got into an argument.

Provincial police say the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) from Bracebridge and the Toronto Police Service (TPS) west command, Gun Violence Suppression Unit engaged in a joint investigation into the whereabouts of the male.

The OPP say as a result of the investigation, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a warrant at an address on Fraserburg Road, where four people were arrested, including the wanted male.

A loaded 9mm handgun was located as well as a .22 calibre handgun, .22 calibre rifle and a 12 gauge shotgun were seized, along with cocaine and a large quantity of cash.

The following people have been charged:

  • Nathaniel White (20) of Toronto is charged with the following offences:

Four (4) counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Two (2) counts of Possession of Unauthorized Firearm contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Restricted Firearm contrary to Section 95(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Breach of Recognizance (Peace Bond) contrary to Section 811 of the Criminal Code of Canada

White is also facing numerous charges from the TPS in relation to the early February shooting.

  • Brandon Anthony (Tony) Howell (25) of Toronto is charged with the following offences:

Four (4) counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Two (2) counts of Possession of Unauthorized Firearm contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Restricted Firearm contrary to Section 95(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

  • Blayne Roper (30) of Bracebridge is charged with the following offences:

Four (4) counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Two (2) counts of Possession of Unauthorized Firearm contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Restricted Firearm contrary to Section 95(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Two (2) counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to Section 145(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order contrary to Section117.01(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

  • Kaitlyn BROOKS (23) of Bracebridge is charged with the following offences:

Four (4) counts of Careless Storage of a Firearm contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm contrary to Section 95(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Two (2) counts of Possession of Unauthorized Firearm contrary to Section 91(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Restricted Firearm contrary to Section 95(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Two (2) counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking contrary to Section 145(5.1) of the Criminal Code of Canada

All accused were held in custody and will appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Monday.