Two people arrested with weapons offence in CBS
The RNC have arrested two people after a report of a weapons offence in Conception Bay South earlier this month.
In the early morning hours of March 12 officers responded to a report of a weapons offence in the area of the Foxtrap Access Road in CBS.
Police learned that a male had been observed in the area with a handgun, and had since left the area in a taxi.
A short time later, police located the taxi and conducted a traffic stop without incident.
The individuals in the taxi were taken into custody. When police searched the taxi they discovered two handguns and ammunition.
Police arrested 29-year-old James Tyson on an outstanding warrant, along with charges related to this incident. Tyson is facing 11 charges including:
Pointing a firearm
Carrying a concealed firearm
Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
Careless use of a firearm
Unauthorized use of a firearm
Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
Possession of restricted firearm with ammunition
Possession of stolen property
Obstruction
Breach of Release Order
Fail to attend court
Police also stated that additional charges would be laid.
On March 22 police arrested 39-year-old Justin Jennings in relation to the incident. He faces charges of
Careless use of a firearm
Unsafe storage of a firearm
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Carrying a concealed weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of a firearm knowing its unauthorized
Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition
Possession of a weapon obtained by the commission of an offence
Possession of a firearm contrary to order
Police are asking that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation to contact them or Crime Stoppers.