People, business shot with paintball gun in Mission
Police have identified a suspect vehicle in a series of paintball gun shootings around Mission over the past week.
Crime
8 hours
Police arrest man accused of pointing replica gun at people in Downtown Eastside
Vancouver police have arrested a man accused of pointing an imitation firearm at multiple people and assaulting a man at a bus stop.
Crime
Apr 19
More than $33,000 in drugs uncovered during police search in Mississauga, Ont.
Peel Regional Police say they have arrested two 20-year-olds after a search warrant carried out in a Mississauga, Ont., residence uncovered more than $33,000 worth of drugs.
Crime
Apr 21
3 arrested in Winnipeg after guns, drugs found in taxi
Sunday morning, Winnipeg officers pulled a taxi over at Sherbrook Street and Elgin Avenue, after seeing three people weren't buckled in.
Crime
Apr 8
RCMP investigate after child finds shotgun on Lake Winnipeg beach
RCMP in Gimli, Man., are investigating after a sawed-off shotgun was found on the shore of Lake Winnipeg by a 12-year-old girl.
Crime
Apr 16
U.S. Supreme Court takes up case on ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
The U.S. Supreme Court justices by a 5-4 vote had previously intervened to keep the regulation in effect during the ongoing legal fight.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Arrest made after police issue emergency alert about ‘dangerous man’ in Bible Hill, N.S.
People living in the areas of Colchester, Cumberland, East Hants, and Pictou County were told to seek immediate shelter and lock their doors and windows by N.S. RCMP.
Crime
Apr 19
Police who found loaded gun in ‘man purse’ did not profile suspect: Quebec judge
Police stopped Marcus Nimeri, 24, in October 2023 and found a loaded handgun that had been illegally modified in his shoulder bag.
Crime
4 hours
Biden administration moves to close loophole on background checks for gun purchases
The rule, which was finalized this week, makes clear that anyone who sells firearms predominantly to earn a profit must be federally licensed and conduct background checks.
U.S. News
Apr 11
Peterborough police use stun gun to arrest armed robbery suspect
Police were told a man with a covered face entered the store while brandishing a pair of scissors. The suspect first threatened a customer and then the clerk.
Crime
Apr 16
Police bomb squad conducts demolition after homemade explosives, guns found at B.C. home
Police said said they found numerous guns along with thousands of rounds of ammunition, homemade explosive devices and chemicals used to make explosives.
Crime
Mar 28
Man charged after gun fired at police on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation: RCMP
Police have charged and arrested 24-year-old Sheldon Badger with attempted murder after a gun was fired at police officers on the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.
Crime
Apr 12
Man injured with police stun gun during arrest in Mississauga: SIU
Ontario's police watchdog says it is investigating after a 30-year-old man was injured during an arrest with Peel Regional Police officers in Mississauga on Monday.
Canada
Apr 22
RCMP investigation turns up 2.5 kg of cocaine plus guns and cash in Manitoba
A man from the RM of Woodlands, a woman from Fairford and a Winnipeg man are all facing numerous gun charges as well as possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Crime
Mar 27
Winnipeg man arrested, charged with 2 murders, multiple gun offences: police
Maxim Dale Garneau, 27, is now facing two charges of second-degree murder — as well as a raft of other offences.
Crime
Apr 15
Winnipeg man hospitalized after shooting during gun sale gone awry
Winnipeg police say the gun sale appears to have been legal, and the victim was a gun owner with proper documentation and licensing.
Crime
Apr 11
Snapping turtle found with BB gun in garbage bag ‘in good spirits’: Belleville police
There was no word from police on why the turtle may have been left in a garbage bag with a BB gun and no arrests have been announced.
Crime
Apr 19
North York man charged after allegedly firing gun at Kingston home
Police say two loaded handguns seized following man's arrest at Kingston home.
Crime
Apr 11
Dalhousie students question university’s response to report of gunman in library
On Tuesday, Halifax Police said officers responded to a report of “a man with a gun” in the area of the Killam Library on Dalhousie University's campus.
Crime
Mar 27
N.S. man arrested after firing gunshots into the air on ATV, uttering threats: RCMP
Police said officers responded to a disturbance in Lower New Cornwall, N.S., early on Friday morning where a man was allegedly threatening to kill a homeowner.
Crime
Mar 30