Upper Sackville man facing firearms charges after university residence locked down

RCMP say it happened over the weekend in Wolfville

CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff

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An Upper Sackville man is facing firearms charges after a university residence in Wolfville was locked down over the weekend.

According to a tweet from Acadia University, a security alert was issued early Saturday due to a police incident at Cutten House.

RCMP say a man was seen with a firearm just after midnight.

“Upon further investigation, police learned two men had a minor altercation after bumping into each other at a residence party,” Mounties said.

“A third man then approached the pair, lifted up his shirt and showed a firearm tucked in his waistband.”

The 18-year-old Upper Sackville man was arrested at the scene.

He’s been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on February 28 to face charges of uttering threats against a person, carrying a concealed weapon and using an imitation of a firearm in the commission of an offence.

Officers weren’t able to locate a firearm at the scene and they’re still investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-542-3817 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.