Man, Woman Charged After Alleged Firearm Incident in Paradise

A 30-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman are facing firearms-related charges after police responded to reports of gunshots in Paradise on Saturday evening.

The RNC were called to the Carlisle Drive area at approximately 8:39 p.m. on June 27 after residents reported hearing four gunshots.

Officers searched the area, including a busy walking trail, and reported hearing additional gunfire while conducting their investigation.

Police located and arrested a man and a woman and seized a .22-calibre rifle along with ammunition.

The incident occurred near residential neighbourhoods, schools and heavily used walking trails.

The pair have been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm or ammunition, breach of firearms regulations, possession of a firearm knowing its possession was unauthorized, and discharging a firearm.

The woman was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. The man was taken to the St. John’s city lockup and remains in custody pending a court appearance.