Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged two people with multiple offences following a search warrant execution in Westville.
On May 28, as part of an ongoing firearms investigation, the PCISCEU attended a residence on Picken St. Two people were safely arrested at the property after a man pointed a loaded rifle at officers and tried to flee the area on an all-terrain vehicle. A woman, who was also at the residence, attempted to flee on foot.
During the search of the home, three firearms, several replica firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, knives, and swords were seized.
Darren Brent Snell, 41, and Sherri Lynn Hallam, 39, both of Westville, have been charged with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (nine counts)
- Careless Use of Firearm (four counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (three counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon
- Resist Arrest
Snell has also been charged with:
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession Contrary to Order (12 counts)
Snell has been remanded into custody pending future court appearances. Hallam was released on conditions and is due to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on July 21.
Several teams assisted with the search warrant execution, including the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team and Critical Incident Command, Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service and Stellarton Police Service.
Note: The PCISCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.