Police responded to a report of shots fired in Gull Island, a cabin area outside of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, on Monday, that resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old, Jens Piercy. He is charged with a number of serious firearms offences.

At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Monday, police received a report indicating Piercy was using a firearm in a dangerous manner on the property of a cabin in Gull Island.  RCMP officers located Piercy, who had been restrained by a member of the public. He was arrested and a shot gun in his possession was seized.

Piercy was transported to the detachment. Police searched the property of the cabin, which was damaged by gunshots, and located a second firearm outside the property and a number of spent ammunition shells and live rounds.

Piercy is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Pointing a firearm – two counts
• Assault with a weapon – two counts
• Careless use of a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Possession of a weapon while prohibited
• Possession of a firearm while knowing its possession is unauthorized

The investigation is continuing with additional charges expected.