Shooting Suspect arrested by North Bay Police on Lakeshore Dr

Wanted Man Arrested During Traffic Stop

A 28-year-old Brantford man who was wanted for multiple firearms offences in the Brantford area, was arrested Tuesday during an early morning traffic stop on Lakeshore Drive, North Bay.

On April 30^th, at around 2:45 am, a patrol officer with the North Bay Police Service made a traffic stop on Lakeshore Drive near Fodor Street in North Bay.  During the traffic stop dispatchers provided information, and through investigation, with the assistance of a second officer, it was determined that the passenger of the vehicle was wanted by Brantford Police for several firearms offences, including a shooting in December 2023.

The passenger was arrested and transported to North Bay Police Service headquarters.  Transportation was arranged for the accused to be taken back to Brantford, where he was held in custody for a bail hearing.

The Accused in this incident is:

Skylar BEAL, age 28, of Brantford, ON, who is charged by Brantford Police with:

·        Assault

·        Discharge Firearm Recklessly

·        Firearm – Use While Committing an Indictable Offence

·        Point Firearm

·        Intimidation – Use Violence

·        Break, Enter and Commit an Indictable Offence

·        Possession of a Firearm

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·        Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm