Cross Lake teen charged after imitation handgun found during arrest
A 16-year-old faces weapons charges after Cross Lake RCMP found an imitation handgun during an arrest following a weapons complaint on Quarry Road, police said.
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A 16-year-old male faces weapons charges after Cross Lake RCMP found an imitation handgun during his arrest following a weapons complaint on Quarry Road on Nov. 4, police said. Officers had been called to a residence following the complaint.
According to the RCMP, police received the report at 3:13 a.m. and responded to the home. The homeowner told officers that the youth had gone next door. Police went to the neighbouring residence and located him there.
Officers said the youth was also wanted on an arrest warrant. After taking him into custody, they found what appeared to be a handgun tucked into his waist. Police secured the weapon and determined that the gun was an imitation.
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Charges and next steps
The youth faces the following charges, according to the RCMP:
- Pointing a firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Carrying a concealed weapon;
- Assault with a weapon; and
- Weapons possession contrary to an order and failure to surrender authorization.
Police said the youth has been remanded until his court date. The release did not specify a date for his court appearance. Cross Lake RCMP continue to investigate the incident.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP