Northumberland OPP seized uzi-style BB gun following altercation in Colborne

A Colborne, Ont., man is facing weapons-related charges following an incident on Monday.

According to Northumberland OPP, around 6 p.m., officers responded to a report that a man had pointed a firearm at another man during a dispute in the downtown area of Colborne in Cramahe Township.

Police located the suspect and arrested him without incident. He was found in possession of an “uzi-style” BB gun.

Cody Ball, 27, of Colborne, was charged with assault with a weapon, possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose, and using an imitation firearm while committing an offence.

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He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg on July 6, OPP said Thursday.

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