Bristol’s Hope man arrested and charged with multiple offences

Saige Peddle of Bristol's Hope was arrested and charged on Saturday, August 24, 2024, by the RCMP following the execution of search warrants authorized under the Criminal Code at a residence in Bristol's Hope and a business location in Carbonear.

Police seized multiple items from the home and business of the 30-year-old. The items seized include:

• A 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider, stolen from Ontario

• Three 2024 BMWs, stolen from Ontario

• Glock 9MM Handgun

• .22 Caliber Remington 597 Rifle

• .177 Caliber Smith and Wesson M&P 40

• .177 Caliber Berretta PX4 Storm

• Ammunition

• Brass knuckles

• A small quantity of cocaine

Peddle has been charged with several offences including:

• Two counts of Alteration of a Vehicle Identification Number

• Three counts of careless Storage of a Firearm

• Careless Use of a Firearm

• Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

• Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Two counts of Possession of Stolen Property Exceeding Value of $5000

• Four counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

• Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

• Two counts of Unlawful Storage of a Firearm
  

The investigation is continuing.