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Driver points weapon at others, spits on cop

A Blenheim man is facing a slew of charges after police say someone pointed a handgun at other motorists Friday morning.

Police got the call shortly before 9:30 a.m. for a report of a man driving dangerously on Communication Road while waving and pointing a handgun.

Officers responded and located the vehicle on Communication Road near Fairview Line. Police say the driver tried to flee, but the officers performed a high-risk traffic stop.

It took a couple of minutes of verbal cajoling, but the driver eventually exited the vehicle. Officers discovered a Glock-style BB gun.

Once the suspect was dropped off at police headquarters, police say he became combative and even spat on an officer.

A Blenheim man, 20, is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, pointing a firearm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to comply, assaulting a peace officer, mischief, theft (related to a separate incident) and possession of stolen property.

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