Guns confiscated, more charges laid in West Lincoln armed lockdown

Additional charges have been laid against a West Lincoln man who was in an armed lockdown with Niagara police on Sept. 8, with authorities confiscating a large number of firearms.

Detectives conducted a search warrant at a West Lincoln residence the following day and seized 18 improperly stored firearms and additional ammunition.

As a result of the investigation Christopher Morley, 38, has been charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Careless use of Firearm – Used in a Careless Manner
• Careless use of Firearm – Contravention of storage regulations (two counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm knowing it is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition.

Morley remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a video bail hearing today at a St. Catharines courthouse.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara police at 905-688-4111, dial option 3, extension 1009528 or Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477.

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