Two handguns were discovered during the arrest of 19-year-old Julio Da Costa (Photo: Grande Prairie RCMP)

By Shane Clausing

RCMP

Nineteen-year-old charged after discovery of firearms following collision

Apr 11, 2020 | 1:04 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP have charged a 19-year-old male with numerous firearms offences following a collision on the City’s North end on Thursday.

Just after 2:00 p.m. on April 9, police responded to an unrelated matter when they observed a collision on 121 Avenue near 100 Street. Witnesses at the scene told the officers that a male involved in the collision had left the scene.

RCMP were able to locate the suspect, who is identified as 19-year-old Julio Da Costa, and arrested him for failing to stop at the scene of an accident. Da Costa was searched by police following his arrest and two firearms were located in his possession. Both firearms were fully loaded and were seized by police (pictured above).

Da Costa has now been charged with:

• Failure to stop after accident
• Careless use of a firearm (x2)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x2)
• Carrying a concealed weapon (x2)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm (x2)
• Possession of a firearm knowing possession unauthorized (x2)
• Possession of a firearm at unauthorized place (x2)
• Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle (x2)
• Possession of a loaded restricted firearm without a licence (x2)
• Failing to report finding a firearm
• Possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number

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Da Costa was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Grande Prairie Provincial Court on April 15, 2020.

The Grande Prairie RCMP are also seeking witnesses to this collision as the investigation into this incident continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Grande Prairie RCMP or Crime Stoppers.