Man charged with firearms offences
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has charged a man for possessing a firearm on George Street in St. John’s.
While on routine patrol Sunday, Oct. 19, just before 1:45 a.m., officers were approached by witnesses who described a man pointing a firearm who had left the area in a taxi.
The cab was located in the area of Garrison Hill and Queen’s Road where upon observing police, the suspect passenger took off on foot. After a brief chase, Elliot Gould was taken into custody on Gower Street. Officers located a loaded handgun that had been discarded during the foot chase nearby.
The 24-year-old will appear in court today on charges of:
· Careless use of a firearm
· Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
· Carrying a concealed weapon
· Carrying a weapon at public meeting
· Unauthorized possession of firearm
· Unauthorized possession of firearm in motor vehicle
· Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence
· Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
· Unlawfully possessing a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
· Contravention of firearms storage, handling, etc. regulations
· Resisting arrest
· Failure to comply with a condition of a release order
· Failure to comply with Probation Order
· Failure to comply with Probation Order
There is no indication a firearm was discharged; the investigation is ongoing.