A 20-year-old man is facing charges after police in the city received reports of a man claiming to have a firearm on him while walking through a neighbourhood.
Grande Prairie RCMP says it happened around 8 p.m. Monday when they responded to the call in the 104 Avenue and 110 Street area. They say with the help of the RCMP Dog Services unit, police were able to locate and arrest the suspect.
A search of the man revealed an imitation firearm. The 20-year-old is now facing charges of possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose. He will be back in court on September 3rd.
