Niagara Falls man charged in June firearms investigation in city

A Niagara Falls man is facing several firearm-related charges following an ongoing investigation that began in June after police found a loaded handgun near the downtown area.

Niagara police say they were able to identify the owner of the gun and searched the suspect’s property near Lundy’s Lane and Drummond Road on Sept. 30.

Another revolver and more ammunition were seized.

Patrick Gagnon, 49, is facing a number of charges including careless storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license and theft of a motor vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1008884, or Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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