An Amherstburg man is facing numerous gun charges after he fired a gun into the ground over the weekend.
Amherstburg police said they received a call around 5:30 p.m. on April 16 about a discharged firearm and an argument that followed in the area of the 6900 block of Concession 6 North.
Investigation revealed a man had discharged a starter pistol into the ground outside his residence.
Police said no one was injured in the incident.
Officers surrounded the home and arrested the man without incident.
Marty Spencer, 28, of Amherstburg is facing charges of careless use of a firearm and possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes.
Spencer was held for a show cause hearing and remains in custody.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Amherstburg police at 519-736-3622 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477.
