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Thunder Bay police have arrested a 40 year old city man following an early morning disturbance that included the accused pointing a firearm at responding officers.

Upon arrival at an Amethyst Crescent home shortly after 1:30 a.m. police learned the male involved in the incident may have been in possession of a firearm and that there were other occupants in the home who were unable to flee.

Officers entered the home and located the male and a long gun, during the interaction the suspect pointed the firearm at officers, fortunately he was taken into custody without incident.

The accused faces the following charges:

• Pointing a Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Careless Storage for a Firearm

He appeared in court Tuesday and was remanded into custody.