Man charged after replica firearms seized near Carleton
Ottawa police arrested a man in his 20s early Thursday after seizing two replica firearms and ammunition magazines near the Carleton University campus.
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A man in his 20s faces multiple weapons charges after Ottawa police seized replica firearms and ammunition magazines early Thursday, June 18.
Officers responded to a report around 12:30 a.m. of a man dressed in black carrying what appeared to be an assault-style weapon near Sunnyside Avenue and Carraway Private, a short distance east of the Bronson Avenue entrance to the Carleton University campus. They located him near Seneca Street and made an arrest.
Police seized an imitation assault-style rifle, a replica handgun with a magazine, and additional magazines. The man was charged with two counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, one count each of carrying a concealed weapon, common nuisance/endangering the lives or safety of the public, and mischief.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166, or email centralciu@ottawapolice.ca.