Woman Charged After Gun Pointed

Tuesday, 9 July 2024 16:48

By Geoff Waterfield

Police made the arrest at a home in Niagara Falls, she was also charged with uttering threats

A Niagara Falls woman has been charged after a gun was pointed at another individual.

Police arrived late yesterday afternoon to a home in the Senaca Street and River Road area, in response to a person with a gun.

Once they learned the gun had been pointed, police arrested the woman at the house.

Police searched the house today, and found a gun.

30-year old Kayla Thorpe is charged with having a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats.

She was held in custody pending a bail hearing today in St. Catharines.

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