Shag Harbour man charged with arson after 11 firearms seized from home

A 47-year-old Shag Harbour man is facing arson and several firearms charges after a shot was fired and a fire broke out at a home on Homestead Ln. on October 31, according to Shelburne District RCMP. Police later seized 11 firearms, including several handguns, from the residence.

What police said happened

Officers were called to a firearms complaint at the home at about 1 p.m. on October 31. On their way, they were told a man had fired a gun and hit his own vehicle, which was parked outside the home and had no one in it.

When officers got there, they saw a fire inside the house, found the vehicle and confirmed no one was at the home. Fire services were sent to put out the fire.

Police said their investigation found that the man had argued with a woman known to him, then fired a shot at his vehicle and threatened to burn the home. The woman left the home safely and was not physically injured, according to the RCMP.

Wade Douglas Penney, 47, of Shag Harbour, was arrested without incident on Homestead Ln. at about 3:10 p.m., police said.

Firearms seized

On November 1, officers searched the residence under a warrant and seized 11 firearms, including several handguns, along with a large amount of ammunition.

Charges

Penney is charged with:

• Arson
• Discharging Firearm with Intent
• Discharging Firearm – Recklessness
• Careless Use of Firearm (two counts)
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Mischief

He appeared in Yarmouth Provincial Court on November 2 and was remanded into custody. His next appearance is scheduled for November 10. The charges have not been proven in court.

How to contact police

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Shelburne District RCMP at 902-875-2490. To stay anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

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