News release

Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrest man after firearm-related incident

February 5, 2026 - Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested 65-year-old Terry Maloney in the early hours of Thursday morning after responding to a report of an individual carrying a firearm.

At approximately 6:23 a.m. February 5, 2026, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to the Poplar Road area after receiving a report of a man carrying what appeared to be a firearm. The immediate area was contained by police, and the suspect was located and arrested at a nearby residence without incident.

Police located and seized a long-barrelled air rifle (or pellet gun).

Maloney was held in police custody and will appear in court today (Thursday) to face Criminal Code charges of:

• Careless use of a firearm,
• Pointing a firearm,
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose.

The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking that anyone who witnessed, or who may have video surveillance or dash camera footage of a male with a firearm along Poplar Road to contact Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP at 709-489-2121. 

To ensure the safety of the public and our officers, all firearms are treated as real and loaded until proven otherwise. Imitation guns like airsoft, BB, and pellet guns are treated as weapons, and pose a significant risk to public and police safety when handled, used or stored improperly. Police take all firearms-related complaints seriously, and careless use of any firearm can result in charges under the Criminal Code and/or Firearms Act.

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