RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment charges two people with firearms offences

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged two people with a number of offences following an incident in East Preston.

On October 19, at approximately 11 a.m., RCMP officers responded to an assault and weapons complaint at a home on Upper Partridge River Rd.

Upon arrival at the residence, officers arrested 34-year-old Andre Thomas of East Preston without incident. Officers later executed a search warrant at the home and seized six firearms, two of which were loaded.

Thomas is facing several charges, including but not limited to:

• Assault by Choking
• Assault (three counts)
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (two counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (six counts)
• Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Thomas was remanded into custody and appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 21.

A 35-year old woman was also arrested at the residence and will face firearms charges. She's due to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on November 26.