Sault teen charged after pointing cap gun at cruiser, police say

A member of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is shown driving a cruiser in snowy weather in November 2024. (File photo/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service/Facebook)

A 14-year-old has been charged after police in Sault Ste. Marie say they pointed an imitation firearm at a police cruiser last week.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said that officers were patrolling Chambers Avenue shortly after 7 p.m. on Friday when the incident occurred.

Officers reported that a teenager pointed – “what appeared to be” – a firearm at their cruiser and pulled the trigger multiple times. Police said this action caused flashes and audible bangs.

“A search of the accused located a revolver-style cap gun and cannabis vaporizers,” the police service said in a news release Monday.

The accused youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with pointing a firearm along with charges for being under 19 years old and possessing and consuming cannabis.

The teen was released from custody on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 10.