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Edmonton police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man with a weapon offence, following several recent gun complaints in the southwest community of Riverbend.
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A male wearing a balaclava and carrying a handgun was spotted by a pedestrian walking in the area of Falconer Road and Riverbend Road at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.2 L, g+ i! {' _0 o+ d' s' _$ x
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Police arrested the man later in the afternoon at the Terwillegar Recreation Centre, after receiving a tip from a resident.3 a1 R4 [: j; h
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A search of the man's home turned up a BB pistol and balaclava matching the description given by witnesses. The man is charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.7 c; D+ [7 z( j( x: Z3 T9 V$ M7 Q
$ D' t4 w1 \. P: L/ MA man wearing a balaclava and holding a handgun was seen in the area on two previous occasions — the first at 4 p.m. last Friday near the Snow Valley ski hill parking lot and on Saturday on the Terwillegar Drive footbridge. 7 M# Y2 H: ]& g8 R
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