NRP Charge Man with Unlawful Possession of Firearm

Thursday, 28 July 2022 07:08

By Noelle Sinclair

51 year old Port Colborne man being held for bail hearing

A 51 year old Port Colborne man is facing charges after police investigated an unlawful possession of a firearm.

Police searched a garage in the area of Steele and Helen Streets that had been modified into a living area.

They located a loaded double barrel sawed off shotgun and ammunition at the scene.

A further search of the suspect located a prohibited switchblade knife tied to his belt.

Shane Andrew Thomson faces numerous charges including authorized possession of a prohibited firearm and careless storage of a firearm.

Thomson was being held in custody for a bail hearing.

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