Semi-automatic rifle, ammunition seized during execution of search warrant: London police
A London, Ont. man is facing numerous charges Thursday after he was found to allegedly be in possession of a semi-automatic rifle and 68 rounds of ammunition, despite not holding a licence, police say.
According to a press release from the London Police Service (LPS), member of the LPS Guns and Gangs Section, with help from the Emergency Response Unit and Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Viscount Road and Andover Drive in London on Thursday.
Police say the following items were seized:
- Savage model 64F .22 calibre semi-automatic long rifle
- 68 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition
- Loaded .22 calibre magazine
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old man from London has been charged with the following offences:
- Store firearm, prohibited firearm or prohibited device in a careless manner
- Store ammunition in a careless manner
- Possess firearm while knowingly not being the holder of a licence
- Possess firearm other than restricted or prohibited knowingly not holding a licence
- Possess firearm while prohibited
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday in relation to the charges.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'Hell on earth': Ottawa rapper TwoTiime among Canadians displaced by L.A. fires
Ottawa rapper Khalid Omar, who performs under the name TwoTiime, was forced to evacuate his Calabasas condo as wildfires tore through the Los Angeles area this week, leaving the studio where he records in ruins.
16 dead, 16 missing as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city's most famous landmarks.
Alberta premier Danielle Smith meets with Trump at impromptu Mar-a-Lago visit
Alberta premier Danielle Smith met with President-elect Donald Trump Saturday at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Are there U.S. military bases and American troops in Canada?
The U.S. military has more than 165,000 troops deployed in over 170 countries and territories, including Canada.
Costco Canada accused of overcharging online shoppers in class-action lawsuit
Perrier Attorneys says Costco charged more for items online than in-store, a practice known as “double ticketing,” which is banned under the Competition Act.
Meet Franklin, the rescued tortoise who spent the last three months in a B.C. fridge
Franklin the tortoise has been in a fridge for the past 15 weeks.
Teen's road test halted by stunt driving charge
A 17-year-old driver failed their road test before it even began after being stopped by police in a community safety zone.
'He was a genius': Family remembers man who died waiting for care in Winnipeg ER
The sister of a man who died waiting for care in the emergency department of Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is remembering her late brother as an intelligent person with a bold personality
Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'
As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party to move back to the "radical centre" to help its electoral fortunes.