Incident took place yesterday in Niagara Falls
An 18 year old is facing charges following a disturbance in Niagara Falls.
The incident happened yesterday around 8pm in the area of Huggins Street near Portage Road.
Police investigation revealed that an individual involved in the disturbance had brandished what was believed to be a handgun.
Officers located an individual a short distance away and search resulted in the location of a replica Glock 17 airsoft firearm equipped with an optical laser.
The airsoft was found to be loaded with a single 9mm round of ammunition.
Matthew Allan Chisholm of Welland has been charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon and careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.
He remains in police custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing later today.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, dial option #3, extension #1009787.
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