N.S. man arrested for allegedly making threats with a firearm: RCMP

An RCMP shoulder patch is seen on Monday, July 27, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press)

A 39-year-old man from Middleton, N.S., has been arrested on weapons charges after police reportedly seized a firearm and ammunition during a search warrant.

Kings District RCMP had responded to a report of phoned threats involving the use of firearms.

The search was conducted at a house on Bentley Drive and the man was arrested at another location on Tuesday.

Police say they found a rifle as well as rifle and shotgun ammunition.

Shawn Ross Duncan is being charged with 11 offences, including:

• two counts of uttering threats
• two counts of careless use of a firearm
• possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
• failure to comply with a probation order.

He appeared in Kentville provincial court on Tuesday and was released on conditions. Duncan is scheduled to be in court again on Oct. 28.

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