WEAPONS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST AND MULTIPLE CHARGES

(TIMMINS, ON) On August 16, 2025, the Timmins Police Service responded to a report of a gunshot-related injury. An investigation was initiated, during which officers identified a suspicious vehicle believed to be connected to the occurrence.

On August 17, 2025, officers attempted to stop the vehicle in order to identify the driver. The vehicle failed to stop and fled from police. For public safety reasons, no pursuit was initiated.

A short time later, the vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision when it struck a tree at the corner of Vimy Avenue and Waterloo Road. Despite the collision, the vehicle continued on before coming to a stop on Borden Avenue.

Police attended the scene shortly thereafter and observed the driver walking away from the vehicle. Following a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. Incident to arrest, officers seized a quantity of drugs as well as a handgun.

As a result of the investigation, Derrick WRIGHTMAN, 30, of Timmins, has been charged with the following offences:

Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Carry Concealed Weapon
Dangerous Operation
Flight from Peace Officer
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

WRIGHTMAN remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court today, August 18, 2025, for a bail hearing.

At this time, investigators are still working to determine the identity of the shooter involved in the original incident. The investigation remains ongoing. The Timmins Police Service believes this was a targeted incident.

Investigators are asking residents and businesses to review any surveillance footage or dashcam footage they may have from the following locations and times:

Vimy Avenue and Waterloo Road area (scene of the collision at approximately 9:45 AM on August 17, 2025)
Algonquin Boulevard and Fifth Avenue between Elm Street North and Cedar Street (between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on August 16, 2025)

Anyone with video surveillance footage and/or dashcam footage is asked to submit it through the Timmins Police Service evidence portal at: https://timminspolice.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/ti25018259

The Timmins Police Service remains committed to holding offenders accountable and removing illegal firearms and drugs from the community to ensure the safety of all residents.

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home Safety

Safety measures and tips to help keep your home and valuables protected from would be thieves.

Interior

Lock all doors and windows when you leave or even when home alone. Especially basement and ground level windows and patio doors.
Ensure that locks are changed if you are a new tenant or owner, install deadbolts on doors and a peep hole in your front door.
Consider installing an alarm system and/or security cameras and be sure they are in working order.
Insure your home and its contents.
Store valuables in safety lock boxes such as passports, jewellery, coins etc.

Store credit cards, identification, and other valuables in a safe place and take photo copies of all important documents.
Take an inventory of your possessions, such as all electronic equipment and tools. Pictures, video and receipts are a good way of doing this.
Store your car and house keys in a safe, secure and easy to access place.
Do not leave purses, jewellery and other valuables visible through the front door.
Use curtains on your windows to prevent potential thieves from getting a look inside.
Before turning your house key over to a cleaner or other service person, ensure they are from a reputable agency.
Ask for credentials from any sales-person before they enter your home.
Shred personal papers that you no longer require.

Exterior

Have newspapers and mail picked up, lawns cut or snow removed by a trusted neighbour or friend, when you are away from home.
Buy fake home security decals if you cannot afford a real system.
Install ‘dummy’ surveillance cameras if you do not wish to install the real ones.
Motion-censored lights outside your home are a great deterrent but make sure to hide the wiring.
Keep shrubs and trees trimmed so that doors and windows are in clear view for neighbours to see a potential break in.
If you lose your keys, change the locks immediately.
Keep ladders and garbage pails locked up. Never leave then in the back or front yard.
Take your name off the mailbox and your home. These days with Google and the Internet, it’s very easy to find your phone number online, then the thief can call and see if you’re home.
Even if you do not have a dog, put a sign up that says beware of dog to deter strangers from entering your property.
Always keeps tools locked up as these tools can be turned against you and used to break into your home.

Vacation

Do not post on social media that you are going away and avoid posting vacation photos until you have returned home.
Avoid being obvious when packing your car for a vacation.
Set a timer to switch various household lights and sprinkler systems on at night and off in the morning.
If you frost or cover your garage windows, burglars won’t be able to tell if your car is gone.
Make sure that all possible entrances to your house are locked properly.
Use a metal bar or piece of wood on sliding doors and windows to make prying them open difficult.
Leave a key for your home with someone you trust.
Contact your alarm company and advise them when you will be away.
Make sure trusted neighbours know you are going away and are left with an emergency contact number.
A few dollars to a neighbour for yard maintenance can be money well spent.
Put your mail and newspaper deliveries on hold, but also arrange with someone to pick up any mail or newspapers that end up on your doorstep or in your mailbox.
In general, with the help of friends and neighbours try to avoid the appearance that no one is home.

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Fraud and Identity Theft

If you simply wish to provide information about the fraudulent call, please submit a report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Common prevention tips

Do not feel pressured into providing any personal information to unsolicited contact through phone calls, text messages, emails, door to door persons, and so on. You have the right to take your time to research and confirm their credibility.

Remember you can stop any fraud by hanging up, not replying to the email, shutting your door and not providing them with personal information.

Never feel forced into providing personal information about yourself which could lead to Identity Theft.

Call The Timmins Police Service or your bank if you have questions or concerns and remember, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

Be wary

Be cautious of any person, business, or agency contacting you for an “urgent matter”, an “emergency”, or a “legal issue”, that immediately requires your information or payment of some sort. Fraudsters are often successful because they create a sense of urgency and get you to react before thinking. Again, you have the right to take time to research and confirm if they are legitimate.

Don’t pay in iTunes gift cards or bitcoin

Be very cautious of any so-called official person, government agency, business or organization that requests payment in iTunes gift cards or bitcoin. These types of payments are almost always used by fraudsters as they are nearly impossible to trace or recover. No Government or law enforcement agency will ever ask you for payment and/or donations over email.

Don’t feel pressured

If you are contacted by someone seeking a donation for charity and you are unsure if they and/or the charity is legitimate, do not be pressured into making a donation for some “urgent” cause. Legitimate charities in Canada are registered by the Canada Revenue Agency. You can search the Canadian Governments list of charities. If the charity is well known, but you are unsure of the person seeking the donation, obtain the charity contact information from the phone book or online and then call to confirm the person is legitimate.

Be cautious of telephone solicitors

Do not trust Caller ID. Scammers can use Caller ID Spoofing to make their number look like any phone number including Government agencies, police departments, well-known businesses, and so on.

Common frauds and scams

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre – CAFC collects information and criminal intelligence on frauds and scams. If you are suspicious that something or someone might be fraudulent or you just want to learn more, you can browse known scams and have a look at the Little Black Book of Scams resources. Please share this information with family and friends. Knowledge and caution is the best protection against fraud.

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