Two Brockville teens arrested at gunpoint for allegedly brandishing airsoft pistol

Police responded to Water Street on March 5 after receiving reports of two males allegedly pointing and discharging what appeared to be a handgun while walking through the area.

Police say that at about 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, police received a call to attend the area of Water Street regarding to two males allegedly in possession of a handgun. Police were told that the males were pointing the gun at various objects and discharging it as they were walking the street.

When officers arrived, the located the two subjects at the rear of City Hall, on Water Street, and they were arrested at gunpoint.

Police found the handgun in question, which was determined to be an airsoft pistol. The suspects were identified as two local teens, a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old, males.

The 17-year-old, male was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and released with conditions and a future court date. The 19-year-old, male was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts of fail to comply with probation.

He was held in custody for a bail hearing.