Man charged after altercation involving an imitation firearm

An Ottawa man has been charged with using an imitation firearm while committing an indictable offence after an altercation that took place in the early morning hours of May 6.

Police responded to the intersection of Elgin and Frank streets where a man had started quarreling with a group of males. The confrontation, according to police, began as a verbal dispute, but soon turned physical. During the incident, police say, the suspect brandished a firearm, which was later determined to be an imitation.

Kyle Williams, 23, has also been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a weapon, and possession of a prohibited device.