Loaded gun seized, man arrested in Woodstock

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The Woodstock Police Service has arrested a man and seized a loaded handgun following a weekend incident.

On Saturday around 5:30 p.m., police were called to an address on Caen Avenue for reports of a weapons-related incident.

The WPS said the Woodstock Emergency Response Unit was activated and local roads were closed for public safety.

The WPS arrested a 50-year-old Woodstock man, who surrendered peacefully. A search warrant was executed, leading to the discovery of a loaded handgun.

The accused is now facing three counts of uttering threats, careless storage of a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

The investigation is ongoing.