Man, 24, facing rash of weapons charges after shots fired at North Preston home

A 24-year-old man is facing charges after multiple gunshots were fired towards a home in North Preston, N.S., earlier in August.

Nova Scotia RCMP say officers responded to call on Aug. 5 around 3:45 p.m. after a man in a silver car was seen firing multiple gunshots towards a home on Downey Road.

There were no injuries or damage to nearby homes, according to police.

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Cambridge Jecoby Downey was arrested Wednesday afternoon in connection with the shooting.

He has been charged with discharge of a firearm with intention to cause bodily harm, intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, or a prohibited device, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Downey appeared in court on Thursday and has been released on conditions.

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He is expected to reappear in court on Sept. 20.