NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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At approximately 11:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 3 District (Welland) uniform officers were called to the area of Nelles Rd and McNaughton Rd in the City of Welland following the report of an armed barricaded male inside a residence.
As a result of the information initially received, out of concern for public safety, the Emergency Task Unit (ETU) as called for assistance.
The situation was de-escalated and the male was taken into custody without incident by officers with the 3 District Detective Office.
A subsequent search warrant at the home on Thursday, June 25, 2020, resulted in the seizure of six firearms.
28-year-old Connor Armstrong of Welland is facing the following charges:
- Uttering Death Threats
- Assault
- Assault with a Weapon
- Point a Firearm
- Careless Storage of a Firearm (x2)
- Possession of a Firearm with Ammunition
- Breach of Recognizance of Bail (x2)
- Careless Storage of a Firearm (x2)
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Possession of a prohibited device (x3).
Armstrong was held in custody prior to a video bail hearing on Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information in respect to this matter is requested to contact Detective Constable Kelly Gerrie at (905) 688-4111, dial option 3, Badge #9219.
Inc. 20-57472 & 20-58051
