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Esterhazy RCMP looking for man who reportedly fired gun in Yarbo

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The Mounties said the man was travelling on the trail when he appeared to lose control of his snowmobile and then veered off the trail and into a tree. (File image)

Esterhazy RCMP have obtained an arrest warrant for a Churchbridge man on numerous charges after a gun was fired in the village of Yarbo, northeast of Esterhazy.

Police say the incident happened Monday evening and determined on initial investigation that someone had approached a home and fired a gun before leaving the scene in a vehicle.

Esterhazy RCMP does not believe there is a threat to public safety in relation to the incident, and no injuries were reported.

John Kent Churchill, 55, has been charged with assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and careless use of a firearm.

RCMP says the investigation is ongoing and asks anyone with information on Churchill’s whereabouts to contact their local detachment or Crime Stoppers.