(TIMMINS) – The Timmins Police Service has arrested one person in relation to a targeted incident that occurred in the afternoon of Thursday, September 18th, 2025.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., police responded to a report of shots heard in the area of Spruce Street North. Investigation revealed that the accused had opened a door to a residence and discharged a firearm into a garage, striking property inside. The accused fled the area prior to police arrival.
At around 6:20 p.m. that same day, officers located the accused walking in the area of Spruce Street South and Second Avenue. The accused was taken into custody without incident.
A search incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of a loaded Glock handgun with a high-capacity magazine, concealed in a bag. The firearm’s serial number had been tampered with. Officers also seized 113.8 grams of cocaine and 22 Percocet/Oxycodone tablets, with an estimated street value of $11,600, along with a small quantity of Canadian currency.
As part of the ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed later that day. From the warrant, officers seized:
- 184 grams of cocaine (approximate street value: $18,400)
- 1,340.9 grams of crystal methamphetamine (approximate street value: $134,090)
- 760 Percocet tablets (approximate street value: $7,600)
- Canadian currency totaling $14,491.85
The total estimated street value of controlled substances seized through this investigation is $171,690.00.
As a result of this investigation, Dean DUBUC, 54, of Timmins, has been charged with the following offences:
- Discharge a firearm into or a place in a reckless manner
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- x2 – Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- x2 – Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
- Tampering with serial number of a firearm
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of Prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose
- Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was firearm
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a Firearm
- x2 – Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000 in Canada
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear by video remand on Friday, September 26th, 2025.
Staff Sergeant Camirand of the Timmins Police Service stated:
“The swift actions of our officers not only ensured the safe arrest of the accused but also led to the removal of a dangerous firearm and a significant quantity of illicit drugs from our community. This case demonstrates the dedication of our members to protecting public safety and holding offenders accountable.”
The Timmins Police Service wishes to reassure the public that this was a targeted incident and there is no ongoing threat to community safety.
