Man, 18, charged with taking pellet gun to Hamilton college

HAMILTON — Police say an 18-year-old man is facing charges after a replica gun was brought to a college in Hamilton.
Officers went to Mohawk College on Friday afternoon after receiving a tip that a man was believed to be in possession of a handgun.
Investigators say a man was quickly arrested without incident with the assistance of Mohawk College campus security and a search resulted in the seizure of a Glock-style pellet gun.
Police say the man was co-operative, apologetic and remorseful.
The man has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and carrying a concealed weapon, and was released on a promise to appear in court at a future date.