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Outstanding warrant leads to weapon charges for Guelph man

Police say they found a stun gun on the man while arresting him
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A Guelph man faces weapons charges after being arrested Saturday on an outstanding warrant.

Approximately 1 p.m. Saturday, Guelph police spotted a man exiting a vehicle on Woolwich Street and recognized him as being wanted for failing to appear in court. The man was placed under arrest and a search of his property incident to arrest revealed a stun gun, which is a prohibited weapon. The man is bound by several court orders not to possess weapons.

A 38-year-old is charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, four counts of possessing a weapon while prohibited, two counts of failing to comply with court orders and failing to appear in court. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.


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