A 74-year-old is facing charges after reports of a man pointing a firearm in Deer Lake on the weekend.
RCMP were contacted around 9:30 Saturday morning about a man threatening others with a firearm in the area of First Avenue.
Police ordered the man from his home and he was taken into custody without incident.
A search of the man’s home resulted in the seizure of a pellet gun.
The accused was released on strict conditions. He’s scheduled to appear in court March 24th on charges of pointing a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
