Two people arrested after Fredericton police respond to weapons call

A Fredericton Police Force car. (Source: Fredericton Police Force/Facebook)

Two people are facing firearms-related charges after the Fredericton Police Force responded to a weapons call at a Gibson Street residence around noon on Monday.

Police say members from the emergency response team, the crisis negotiation team and the police dog section were deployed due to the possible presence of a firearm in the residence.

“Throughout the operation, police issued several public notices advising residents of the police presence in the area,” Fredericton police said in a news release. “At no time was public safety at risk as a result of police actions.”

The operation wrapped up around 3:15 p.m.

Gage Degrace Whitlock, 18, was taken into custody and charged with careless use of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Emma (Liam) Paul, 22, was also taken into custody and faces charges of trafficking of a controlled substance, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

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