Man arrested after fake gun reportedly aimed at taxi driver, Prince George RCMP say
Prince George RCMP said the incident was reported around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, and that officers quickly located a suspect on Fourth Avenue and Quinn Street.
Authorities ultimately determined the firearm was fake.
'RCMP are reminding the public that a police response to an imitation firearm will illicit the same response as a real firearm,' said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, in a statement.
A subsequent search 'incidental' to the suspect's arrest turned up a real gun and ammunition, authorities said.
Prince George resident Clayton Gus Joseph, 38, has since been charged with possession of a weapon, possession of an imitation weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, uttering threats, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
The suspect will remain in custody pending his next court appearance, the RCMP said.
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