FROM: Caledonia	RELEASE: June 9, 2007

TRAFFIC STOP NETS LOADED SHOTGUN

On Saturday June 9, 2007 at 11:52am, OPP officers observed a pickup truck northbound on Argyle St. in Caledonia. The pickup truck did not have a front licence plate attached to the truck. The truck pulled into the parking lot.
OPP officers followed the truck onto the lot and conducted a traffic stop.

Officers spoke to the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle. Upon further investigation a loaded shotgun and a quantity of ammunition was seized from the pickup truck.

24 year old Lyle Robert HILL of Ohsweken was arrested at the scene.

He is charged with Possession of a weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Being an Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Breach of Firearms Regulation.

Lyle HILL was released and is to appear in court in Cayuga on July 18, 2007.

Cst. Paula Wright
Contact: 905-765-7455