**** RCMP Media Release
Halifax District RCMP investigating firearm offences
Halifax District RCMP is investigating firearm offences.
On Sunday evening, December 26 police received a report of suspicious activity involving firearms in the Dartmouth area. Upon further investigation, it led police to attempt a traffic stop, where a passenger fled from the vehicle and into a residence. Police negotiated the man into custody a short time later and obtained court authorization to search the residence on Monday morning. A loaded stolen handgun was located inside the home. No one was injured as a result.
A 27-year-old North Preston man remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at a later date in Dartmouth Provincial Court to face numerous charges including:
- Careless use of a Firearm
- Possession of a weapon or device knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Possession of a prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose,
- Contravenes a regulation to store, handle, transport, ship, display firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized,
- Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition,
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and
- Failure to comply with Release Order - 2 counts
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Criminal Investigative Division, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
