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Gun pulled at Windsor bar over St. Patrick's Day tab

am800-news-windsor-police station-may-2018-1.3879898 am800-news-windsor-police station-may-2018 (Windsor police downtown headquarters, May, 2018 (by Peter Langille))

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Nearly a dozen charges have been laid after a gun was pulled at a St. Patrick's Day party at a Windsor bar. 

Officers were called to an establishment on Tecumseh Road East near Buckingham Drive on Monday, March 17th. 

Police say a patron began arguing with an employee over his bill, was escorted out, and once outside pulled out a handgun before fleeing. 

No one was hurt but a suspect was quickly identified. 

A 28-year old man was arrested on Tuesday by the OPP led Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad (ROPE) at a residence in the 1500 block of Hall Avenue.

Charges include: 

- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace

- Carrying a concealed weapon

- Possession of a restricted firearm without a licence

- Possession of a firearm while prohibited (x 5)

- Breach of probation

- Breach of recognizance under section 810 

- Failure to comply with a release order 

The gun that was pulled has not been located.