Man facing gun charges after road rage incident north of city

A 38-year-old man from the RM of West St. Paul is facing several firearms-related charges following a road rage incident Saturday night.

According to RCMP, a 35-year-old driver was travelling near Highway 8 and Grassmere Road shortly after 8 p.m. when a man in another vehicle allegedly pointed a handgun at him during a confrontation.

Officers responded to the report and, at approximately 8:30 p.m., located the suspect’s vehicle at a home in the RM of West St. Paul. The driver was arrested without incident. A subsequent search of the home led to the seizure of a CO2-powered air pistol and two additional long guns.

The man has been charged with pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, and unsafe storage of a firearm.

He was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on April 21 in Winnipeg.

The investigation is ongoing.