A Regina man is facing charges after an alleged assault investigation led to the discovery of a loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle Monday night.
Regina Police were called to the 1600 block of Ottawa Street — just east of the city’s downtown — where early reports indicated a man threatened another man with a knife. Police saw a man who matched the suspect’s description fleeing the scene on a bicycle, which led to a police officer tackling the suspect off of the bike to the ground.
The suspect was found to have a sawed-off .22 calibre rifle and ammunition, as well as other knives and tools used for break and enter activity.
32-year-old Jarvais Cote faces a total of 10 charges:
- Careless use of a firearm, weapon or prohibited device,
- Possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to public peace,
- Carrying concealed weapon,
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized,
- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition,
- Possession of a firearm obtained by crime,
- Obstruct peace officer,
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order,
- Assault,
- Breach of recognizance (X2).
Cote appeared in court Tuesday.
