A thirty six year old male is facing drug and firearm related charges following a break and enter in the 1600 block of Cairns Ave.

On April 7, 2017 at approximately 11:55 p.m. police were called to a residence in the 1600 block of Cairns Ave for a break and enter to a detached garage. The suspect fled prior to police arrival. However, police canine was able to successfully track the suspect to a nearby location.

After searching the male police located a loaded automatic 7.65 mm Skorpion machine pistol. In addition to this, the male was found to be in possession of a switch blade and crystal methamphetamine.

The accused will appear before a Justice of the Peace on April 8, 2017.

(Occurrence Number: 2017-33309)