Serious Charges After Police Respond to Male in Distress Call.

On Monday August 12, 20204 at approximately 11:10 pm, New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a male in distress with a possible firearm on Mitchell Street New Glasgow.

Officers immediately responded and arrested a 32-year-old male.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that prior to officers arrival a shot was fired inside the residence and hit a neighbouring residence.

No one was hurt in the shooting.

The 32-year-old male from Pictou County was charged with;

Mischief
Weapons Dangerous
Breech of Probation
Discharge of a Firearm
Use of a Firearm in a Careless Manner
Possession of a Weapon Dangerous
The 32-year-old will be appearing in Provincial Court in Pictou today Tuesday August 13, 2024.

New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.

Source : NGRP Release