Hamilton police say a 34-year-old Hamilton man is facing firearm-related charges after police seized a sawed-off rifle and brass knuckles during his arrest. 

Shortly before midnight on Sunday, officers responded to a disturbance involving a firearm in the area of Wilson St. and Ferguson St. 

The Hamilton police K9 unit was called in to help search for a suspect.

A short time later, police arrested Joshua Teklenburg, of Hamilton. 

He faces multiple charges including point firearm, unauthorized possession of firearm, unauthorized possession of prohibited weapon, possession prohibited Firearm, possession contrary to order, breach conditional sentence order, and fail to comply with probation.

Police say they seized a loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle and brass knuckles.

Teklenburg has had his bail opposed. 

Anyone with information that could help police is asked to contact investigators at 905-546-3818.