One person is facing charges following a firearms-related investigation in Quinte West Saturday afternoon where a house was reportedly hit.
Around 2 p.m., members of the Quinte West OPP responded to a report that a projectile had struck a residence on Foxboro-Stirling Road.
No injuries were reported.
Through the investigation, officers identified an individual who had been conducting target shooting activities at a nearby property at the time of the incident.
Kandiah Varathakaran, 50, of Brampton, was arrested and charged with reckless discharge of firearm threatening life or safety, careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition and mischief endangering life
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Belleville Court on January 7, 2027.
The OPP reminds all firearm owners that they are responsible for ensuring firearms are used safely and in accordance with the law. Proper backstops, target placement, and an awareness of the surrounding area are essential to preventing potentially tragic incidents.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Quinte West OPP or CrimeStoppers.
