Man allegedly detained with gun in Portland identified and charged

The man who was arrested in connection with the seizure of a Smith and Wesson pistol and several rounds of ammunition in St Margarets Bay, Portland, on Friday, May 24, has been charged.

Fabion Hall, 32, a construction worker from Union in Hope Bay, Portland, is charged with unauthorized possession of ammunition and possession of a prohibited weapon.

According to reports, around 2:35 a.m., a police team spotted Hall along the road and approached him. The team searched him after suspecting he was carrying a weapon.

The handgun, loaded with seven 9mm cartridges, was confiscated from him. Hall was arrested and charged following a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.

His court date has not yet been set.