Johns Beach man charged with firearms offences

    Thursday, 22 August 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    RNC say charges include careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, intentionally discharging a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized. 

    A 57 year old man from Johns Beach has been charged after an incident in the community on Tuesday night. RNC say charges include careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, intentionally discharging a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized.  He is due to appear in court this fall. 

     

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