One Arrested Following Armed Persons Call in St. Catharines

Wednesday, 9 June 2021 17:37

By Linda Morgan

A man is facing drug and weapon-related charges following an incident in St. Catharines.

Just after 12:30 this morning, police received a call about an armed person near Geneva Street and Centre Street.

A man was seen pulling a handgun from his waist and threatening another person during an argument.

Officers arrested the man and turned up an air pistol, stolen credit cards and ID, and suspected drugs during a search.

Facing charges is 32 year old Anthony White of no fixed address.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, extension 1024233.

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