A Norwood-area man faces several firearms charges following a reported dispute with a neighbour on Thursday afternoon.
According to Peterborough County OPP, around 3:15 p.m. officers responded to a dispute between neighbours during which a man allegedly threatened a with a firearm.
Officers located the suspect and seized an unloaded airgun as part of their investigation, OPP said.
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Jim Sherritt, 72, of Asphodel-Norwood Township is charged with:
- Uttering threats-cause death or bodily harm
- Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
- Uttering threats -— damage or injure animal
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 8, OPP stated Friday.