Police charge North Preston man after weapons complaint

Halifax District RCMP have charged a North Preston man after a vehicle was shot and struck last month.

Police responded to a call at Clarence Street in North Preston just before 10:30 p.m. on April 19.

Police say a motorist reported that his vehicle had been shot and struck. The lone driver was not injured.

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The suspect, Cambridge Jecoby Downey, 25, of North Preston, was arrested by the RCMP during a traffic stop on April 24 without incident.

Downey is charged with attempted murder, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a restricted weapon, possession of a restricted weapon with ammunition, and discharging a firearm with intent.

Downey remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on May 6.