Cold Lake RCMP arrest male with imitation handgun

A 28-year-old Cold Lake man is facing charges after being reported carrying an imitation handgun into a local restaurant. Police say they were called to the scene at A&W shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday, when they spotted the man, a search revealed that the individual had a black air pistol. 

Allan Nolan is now facing charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, three counts of failing to comply with a weapon prohibition and carrying a concealed weapon.  

Nolan was brought before a Justice of the Peace and released on conditions. He is scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake on June 19.  

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302 or their local police. To remain anonymous, individuals can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.