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Armed man who threatened, spit on people facing multiple charges: OPP

Incident happened just after midnight at Orillia apartment complex, say police; handgun, ammunition, Zanax and cash seized following arrest
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Orillia OPP seized a handgun, ammunition, more than $800 in cash and a cellphone after arresting a man for threatening and spitting on people at a West Street North apartment complex.

A man with a handgun, who was making threats and spitting on people at a West Street North apartment complex, was arrested early this morning.

The Orillia OPP were called shortly after midnight for reports of "an individual making threats and spitting on people," notes a media release.

After "securing" the area, officers observed a man with a firearm.

"Officers quickly de-escalated the situation and safely brought the individual into custody," notes the media release.

Darnell Chambers-Cooper, 24, is facing multiple charges:

  • Four counts of failure to comply with a release order;
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm;
  • Two counts of possession of prohibited ammunition;
  • Five counts of uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm;
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm;
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000; and
  • Obstruct peace officer

As a result of the investigation, a quantity of Xanax was seized in addition to a Glock handgun, .45-calibre ammunition, more than $800 in cash and a cell phone.

Chambers-Cooper is being held in custody, police say. Police did not indicate where the suspect is from.