Yesterday Sault police officers arrested a man after a gunshot went through the ceiling of an apartment building in the 800 block of Wellington Street East at around 10:30 a.m.
Officers located the accused near the building and determined the disturbance occurred in his unit.
A search of the unit located a bullet hole in the floor – which had gone through the ceiling of the unit below – a shotgun, and ammunition, police said in a news release.
An investigation revealed the accused had discharged a firearm through the floor of his unit and into the unit below, police said.
Although the unit was occupied, no physical injuries were reported.
Nathan Haefele-McLea, 35, was arrested. He’s charged with:
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x6
- Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Reckless Discharge of Firearm – Life or Safety
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Haefele-McLea was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.