Wallace Man Faces Multiple Gun Charges

A 52-year-old Wallace man has been charged with a number of firearms offences after allegedly shooting at a deer hunter.

The hunter was in the Middleboro are about 5:30 yesterday afternoon when shots were fired. RCMP report the hunter “heard a popping sound, and when he looked in the direction of the noise, he saw a man pointing a handgun, firing several shots at him.” 

According to the hunter, “The shooter got into a truck then drove away.” The hunter called 911 and gave the RCMP a description of the truck. Police responded immediately and several police officers provided containment around a nearby residence, while contact was made with the suspect by phone.

The man walked out of the home and was arrested without incident. When police searched the house, they found firearms, including a shotgun, a rifle, a pistol, a carbine, and ammunition. Some of the firearms were not properly stored. All firearms were seized.

The suspect was taken to Pugwash Detachment where he was later released on conditions. The man is facing the following charges:

• Discharging a Firearm While Being Reckless

• Four counts of Careless Use of a Firearm

• Pointing a Firearm

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Carrying a Concealed Weapon

• Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle

He is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on December 17.