Shots fired leads to arrest in Grassy Plains

A shots fired call from Grassy Plains was received by the Burns Lake RCMP on Sunday at about 3:30 p.m.

Police said they responded with ERT assistance, and a 32-year-old man was located shooting firearms and said nobody was injured.

He was arrested without incident and charged with possessing weapon for dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and possess firearm without a license and/or registration.

“All parties involved are known to each other and the RCMP do not believe there to be a further risk to the public. We continue to work with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation for the safety of the community,” said Staff Sergeant Josh Smith, NCO i/c Burns Lake RCMP.

The man was released with conditions for a future court date.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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