30-05-2025
Two people charged in Pictou County after man allegedly points loaded gun at police
Firearms, replicas, knives and swords that were seized by police from a residence in Westville, N.S., are pictured.
Police in Pictou County, N.S., charged two people with multiple offences after a man allegedly pointed a loaded rifle at officers during a firearms investigation.
Darren Brent Snell, 41, and Sherri Lynn Hallam, 39, both of Westville, have each been charged with:
possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (nine counts)
careless use of firearm (four counts)
unauthorized possession of firearm (three counts)
unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon
resist arrest
Snell has also been charged with:
pointing a firearm
possession contrary to order (12 counts)
The suspects were safely arrested at a residence on Picken Street in Westville, N.S., on Wednesday, said an RCMP news release.
When police arrived to execute a search warrant, Snell allegedly pointed the loaded gun at the officers and tried to flee on an all-terrain vehicle. Police said Hallam tried to flee on foot.
Police seized three firearms, several replica guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, knives and swords, said the release.
Snell is remanded into custody and awaiting a court appearance.
Hallam was released on conditions. She will appear in provincial court on July 21.
