Fredericton man faces handgun charges
Brian Christopher Paul, 44, accused of having loaded, prohibited firearm in vehicle
A Fredericton man is due back in court early in the new year to answer to allegations of illegal possession of a handgun and impaired driving.
Brian Christopher Paul, 44, of Maliseet Drive, made his first appearance in Fredericton provincial court Monday on numerous charges, most stemming from allegations about a handgun.
He’s accused by the Fredericton Police Force of possessing a 9-mm SCCY CX-2 handgun while prohibited from having firearms by a court order; possessing the handgun knowing he didn’t have a licence or registration certificate for it; occupying a motor vehicle while knowing that firearm was in there; possessing that loaded, prohibited handgun without authorization; and impaired driving.
The charges allege Oct. 4 events in Fredericton.
Paul noted he was seeking time to retain legal counsel, and Judge Natalie LeBlanc set the matter over to Jan. 2 for pleas.
Don MacPherson can be contacted at ftonindependent@gmail.com.