A 36-year-old Mississauga man is facing charges after he was injured by a homemade explosive at an Algonquin Highlands home last Friday (May 24).
At around 5:04 p.m., Haliburton Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist fire and emergency services at a home on Comak Crescent in Algonquin Highlands, around 38 kilometres north of Minden, after a man suffered an injury from a homemade explosive device. The man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Neighbours were evacuated and the OPP’s explosive disposal unit recovered and secured additional explosive substances and devices from the home. Police say there are no explosive substances or devices remaining at the location that pose a threat to public safety.
As a result of the police investigation, 36-year-old Kevin Brown from Mississauga was arrested and charged with making or possessing explosives for an unlawful purpose and breach of recognizance.
Police are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with information call Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you prefer, you can submit information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
“The OPP takes all threats to public safety seriously and provides resources necessary to assess and respond to the threat,” a media release reads. “If you have information about a possible explosive device, call 9-1-1 and provide as much information to police as possible about the threat.”
