Man Arrested For Illegal Gun Possession

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Today a 53-year-old man was arrested by the Madeira Territorial Command, Criminal Investigation Division, in Santa Cruz, for the illegal possession of a weapon, after complaints from residents stated that shots had been fired from a public road. As such, the man’s house was searched, and in total two shotguns, a compressed air gun, 8 x 5.5 mm bullets and 254 pieces of ammunition for a variety of weapons, all of which were unlicenced were confiscated.

The detainee was presented at the Santa Cruz Judicial Court and will remain in custody.

Please note that anyone owning an unregistered firearm is guilty of illegal weapon possession.

Samantha Gannon

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