Man charged with firearms offences in St. John's

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a St. John’s man after he was found to be in possession of a firearm.

On Thursday afternoon, officers located 35-year-old James Halleran in the centre city area, who was wanted on outstanding warrants.

During a subsequent search, Halleran was found to be wearing body armour and officers located a .22 calibre rifle and ammunition.

Halleran is facing a list of charges, including:

• Careless use of a firearm

• Carrying a concealed weapon

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

• Possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized

• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

• Possession of a weapon obtained by crime

• Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order

• Contravention of use or storage of a firearm

• Tampering with a serial number of a weapon

• Three breaches of probation

• Three counts of failing to appear