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BARRIE, Ont. – Police in Barrie, Ont., say a man has been charged after neighbours reported finding arrows in their backyards.

They say one complainant told officers the residents of a neighbouring home frequently participated in archery and knife throwing in their backyard.

On various occasions the complainant and a second neighbour said they found sharp pointed arrows on their property.

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Investigators say a 30-year-old man was educated on the safety concerns raised by his neighbours and issued a city bylaw ticket for discharging a firearm, which carries a $490 fine.

Police say the bylaw also includes air guns, pellet guns, BB guns, paint ball markers, crossbows, longbows, or anything that can be adapted to be used as a firearm.

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