**** HRP Media Release
Police lay firearms charges
Halifax Regional Police has charged two men in relation to a firearms investigation and search yesterday in Halifax.
At approximately 10:10 p.m. members of the Quick Response Unit located two men, who were wanted in relation to outstanding warrants and ongoing investigations, at a hotel on Kearney Lake Road in Halifax. A search of the room they were staying in was conducted and officers seized a loaded firearm and ammunition.
Jeremy William Coleman, 31 and Steven Andrew Coleman, 35, are scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Possession of a firearm or prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm without a license or certificate
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
- Storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations
- Unsafe storage of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a court order (x4)
Steven Andrew Coleman is also facing one count of failing to comply with a probation order.
Anyone with information about illegal firearms should contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 Tips App.
