RCMP arrest two youths after weapons complaint in Fall River

June 23, 2026 - Fall River, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP

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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two youths following a weapons complaint. 

On June 19, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a weapons complaint at a business in the 3200 block of Hwy. 2 in Fall River.  Officers learned a youth had a firearm pointed at them by another youth, who then left the area in a Volkswagen Rabbit.  The youths were known to one another.  No injuries were reported. 

With assistance from the Halifax Regional Police Canine Unit, officers attended a residence on Perrin Dr. and arrested the youth in relation to the incident.  A second youth was arrested for failing to comply with conditions of an Undertaking.  Both were transported to the Lower Sackville RCMP Detachment. 

On June 20, a search warrant was executed at the residence on Perrin Dr., resulting in the seizure of a long-barrelled airsoft gun and a handgun-style airsoft gun. 

Both youths were released and are scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Youth Court at a later date. 

The Nova Scotia RCMP reminds youth and parents that BB guns, pellet guns, and airsoft guns can closely resemble real firearms and are often indistinguishable to the public and responding officers. 

“When reported, these situations are treated as high-risk, and officers must respond as though the firearm is real,” says Cpl. Mandy Edwards, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment.  “Carrying or using imitation firearms in public can quickly escalate into a dangerous situation and lead to serious criminal charges.” 

The investigation is ongoing. 

File #: 26-95449, 26-95559

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