Two teens charged with weapons-related offences following two incidents in Halifax area: police

A Halifax Regional Police car is pictured in an undated file image. (Paul DeWitt/CTV Atlantic)

Two teenagers are facing charges in connection with two separate weapons-related incidents.

Halifax Regional Police (HRP) received a report of a disturbance at a business in the 700 block of the Bedford Highway around 6 p.m. last Thursday.

According to police, three people attended the business but were refused service because they failed to provide identification.

After a disagreement, police say they left the business, before returning a short time later.

According to HRP’s news release, two youth approached the employee and one of them showed what police believe to be a firearm and threatened the employee.

The employee was not injured.

Around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of an impaired driver in the area of Prince Arthur Avenue in Dartmouth, N.S.

When officers arrived, they say they found a vehicle on Stephen Street and arrested the driver and passenger. Officers also seized a loaded handgun, a quantity of cocaine and prescription pills.

Two 17-year-olds were scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court on Wednesday to face multiple charges.

The first teen was charged with:

The second teen was charged with:

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