December 12, 2024
Fredericton (N.B.) – In the early evening hours of Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Fredericton Police Force (FPF) patrol members responded to a weapons complaint in Fredericton’s uptown area. Upon arrival, officers secured the scene and quickly apprehended a 33-year-old male. An initial search of the location resulted in the seizure of a loaded handgun. The individual was taken into custody without incident.
Michael Donelle, of Fredericton, has been charged with the following offenses:
- s.85(1)(a) CC Use of Firearm in Commission of an Indictable Offence
- s.86(1) CC Careless Use of Firearm
- s.88(1) CC Possession of Weapon
- s.90(1) CC Carrying Concealed Weapon
- s.91(1) CC Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- s.94(1) CC Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle
- s.95(1) CC Possession of a Loaded Restricted Firearm
- s.264.1(1)(a) CC Uttering Threats
Donelle was held in custody and will appear in court for a bail hearing December 12, 2024.
The FPF would like to remind the community of the importance of reporting any suspicious activity immediately. Ensuring the safety of our community is a shared responsibility.
In case of emergency always call 911. For non-emergencies, please call 506-460-2300, or report a crime online on the FPF website: Report a Crime | City of Fredericton
FPF file #24-29252
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Media contact:
Sonya Gilks
Public Information Officer
Fredericton Police Force
506-460-2777
Fpf.media@fredericton.ca