A man and a woman are facing weapons related charges after a traffic stop in Bedford.
Police say it was yesterday morning near the Bedford Highway and Meadowbrook Drive when they discovered a weapon.
The driver ran away, while the passenger was arrested at the scene.
Later that day the suspect was arrested on Rocky Lake Drive.
A 40-year-old man will be in court today for these charges:
- Possession of a firearm contrary to an order
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm in a vehicle · Possession of a firearm with no license/certificate
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm · Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations
- Unsafe storage of a firearm
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance
- Flight from peace officer – failure to stop motor vehicle while being pursued
- Failure to comply with condition of release order other than the condition to attend court
A 20-year-old woman will in court at a later date for these charges:
- Storing a firearm or restricted weapon contrary to regulations
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Unsafe storage of a firearm
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Possession of a firearm with no license/certificate
