Man arrested on firearms offences in Torbay

Early on Sunday morning, the RNC responded to a report of a potentially armed male in the area of Gosse’s Lane in Torbay.

The suspect was inside a residence on Gosse’s Lane. Officers contained the property and attempted communication with the individual.

Just before 3:30 pm, officers entered the home and took the male into custody without incident.

The 36-year-old male from Torbay was charged with assault, breach of a court order, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, discharging a firearm, and other firearms offences.

The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.