Saamba K’e man facing gun charges

Fort Simpson RCMP say they got the call Wednesday


Yellowknife RCMP detachment exterior. (CKLB file photo.)

A 43-year-old man from Saamba K’e is facing several charges for allegedly threatening a woman with a firearm at a residence.

Fort Simpson RCMP say they got the call Wednesday evening and flew out to the area with a police service dog.

They say the man had fled the residence and was located at another home in Saamba K’e the following morning where he was arrested without incident.

The charges against the man include uttering threats and possession of a firearm without a permit.

His name has not been released.