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Police: Hanover man charged after being caught with imitation handgun in Listowel

A 26-year-old Hanover man faces charges after police say he was caught with an imitation handgun.

Around 6 o’clock Tuesday night, North Perth OPP say they responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of Havelock Street in Listowel.

Police say witnesses reported that the man was walking down the street and looking into vehicles while possibly holding a handgun at his side.

Officers say they responded quickly and found the man and it was determined that he was in possession of a pellet gun that resembled a handgun.

The man faces charges including possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose and possessing meth.

He’s scheduled to appear in court in Stratford on May 27th.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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