Westville Police Charge Man With Multiple Serious Offences.

Police charge man with firearms and driving offences

Police have charged a man with firearms and driving offences in relation to an incident that occurred in Westville Saturday night.
On July 25th at approximately 9:21 p.m. a Westville Police Officer checked on a vehicle that appeared to be broken down on South Main Street, Westville. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and was arrested for Impaired Driving. During the arrest, the suspect assaulted the officer. While a search of the vehicle was being conducted, the officer located a firearm and ammunition inside.

Corey Patrick Blinkhorn, 34, was scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court today to face charges of:
•possession of a weapon dangerous to the public
•unauthorized possession of firearm
•possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
•unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
•unsafe storage of a firearm
•possession of weapon or ammunition contrary to a court order

• Assault on a police officer
  •resist arrest
  •impaired operation of a motor vehicle
  •possession of property obtained by crime

Source: WPS Release