Police investigate weapons complaint and seize multiple firearms
On June 28 at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a weapons complaint in the 10 block of Evans Avenue in Halifax. It was reported that someone was firing a pellet gun at birds from a residence. During the investigation, officers located the residence and arrested the suspect at approximately 9:10 p.m.
There were no reports of physical injuries.
During the investigation, a search warrant was conducted at the residence and 12 firearms, including an air rifle and a quantity of ammunition, were seized.
A 50-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face charges of possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace, discharge of a firearm-recklessness and unsafe storage of a firearm.
