Weapons Charges

• Employee threatened with a knife at an east end store in Guelph, police say

  The man was asked to leave the store on Tuesday afternoon after yelling obscenities at customers. Police say he pulled a knife on staff before he left, and he was arrested nearby.

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  Mar 6
  
• Guelph man caught holding knife to another man’s throat: police say

  Guelph police say one man was caught on surveillance holding a knife against another man's throat at westend apartment building on Thursday. Police are also looking for the victim.

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  Feb 23
  
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• Illegal firearms seized in Canada-U.S. gun probe, largest in Ontario history

  A joint investigation led by Ontario's weapons enforcement unit and U.S. Homeland Security investigators has led to the seizure of 274 illegal firearms, police say.

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  Feb 22
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• 2 men charged after firearm pointed at someone in Norway House, Man.

  Wednesday afternoon, police said the 30- and 27-year-old men were charged with pointing a firearm, uttering threats and resisting arrest.

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  Feb 1
• 3 Londoners charged after west London, Ont. weapons investigation: police

  Police are currently looking for a third suspect, 33-year-old William Pieszchala. They're reminding the public to not approach him if seen, and to call 911 immediately.

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  Dec 28, 2023
• Youths, adults charged with waving weapons in downtown Winnipeg

  The Air1 helicopter and tactical team responded to the call. Officers confiscated an AK47-style pellet gun, two machetes, bear spray, BB guns and an air pellet gun, police said.

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  Oct 15, 2023
• Traffic stop leads to weapons charges in Regina

  Regina police made a traffic stop on Friday after passengers were seen with a cross bow. A search of the vehicle turned up more weapons, ammunition and an illegal substance.

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  Oct 7, 2023
• B.C. RCMP detachment shooter acquitted of attempted murder, guilty on weapons charges

  On Nov. 25, 2021, Paul Nicholas Russell pulled up the the Vanderhoof detachment in a white pickup truck and wearing a fedora and mirrored sunglasses and began firing with a rifle.

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  Jun 29, 2023
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• Man charged after weapons, illegal vape products sold at Oshawa convenience store

  Durham Regional Police said officers concluded an investigation on Wednesday into the alleged sale of illegal items at a convenience store on Taunton Road East. 

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  Jun 23, 2023
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• Man breaches parole, faces charges for impaired driving, gun possession, say Dauphin RCMP

  A 37-year-old man is in custody facing several charges after RCMP in Dauphin, Man., conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle seen travelling at high speeds.

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  Jun 14, 2023