Man discharges firearm outside gas station in Bay Roberts

The RCMP have arrested 25-year-old Curtis Peddle after he allegedly discharged a firearm outside of a gas station in Bay Roberts on Thursday morning.

Police received a report from the business shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Thursday.

The report indicated that a man armed with a long gun entered the store, spoke to the clerk and then exited the store. He fired off two rounds from the firearm on the parking lot of the business and departed the area in a pickup truck.

The man was identified as Curtis Peddle and the described truck was located on the Veteran’s Memorial Highway, near Makinsons.

He was provided commands to exit the vehicle, while officers had firearms drawn out at the ready. Peddle was taken into custody without further incident. A firearm and ammunition were located and seized.

He is charged with discharging a firearm while being reckless, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unsafe storage of a firearm.

The investigation is continuing.