UPDATE: The man who was arrested on Friday, 12 May, in relation to a firearm offense, as well as several other traffic-related offenses, has since been formally charged by the police with six offenses: Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm. Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition), Causing Fear or Provocation of Violence, Possession of Ganja, Dangerous Driving (manner), Failing to Stop.
He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, 16 May.
(CMR) A 30-year-old man who refused to stop for the police was arrested with a loaded firearm after he crashed into the wall of a store on North Church Street early Friday morning.
Police reports are that shortly after 2:00 AM this morning, officers responded to a report that a man in Central George Town was believed to be in possession of a firearm. Officers located the vehicle the man was driving and used sirens and lights to signal him to stop; however, he refused to comply with the officers’ instructions. He continued driving and subsequently collided with the wall of a store on North Church Street.
The man was detained by officers, and the vehicle was searched. During the search, officers recovered a loaded handgun. The George Town man was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and subsequently arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and other offenses.
He remains in custody as investigations continue.
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