Maxwell Buchanan, a 29-year-old Vernon man, has been found guilty of illegally possessing a prohibited firearm and ammunition following an incident in Polson Park. Authorities arrested him after a 911 call reported a man carrying what appeared to be a shotgun, leading police to discover a firearm in his backpack along with additional ammunition hidden in his clothing.
During his trial, Buchanan claimed he took the firearm from a deceased friend’s possession for safety reasons, but inconsistencies in his testimony raised doubts about his narrative. The provincial judge highlighted contradictions between Buchanan’s defense and his earlier statements to police regarding his knowledge and intention regarding the firearm, leading to a conviction that underscores the seriousness of illegal gun possession in the community.
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