Westville police charge man with firearms and driving offences
34-year-old arrested with multiple chargesPublished Jul 27, 2026Last updated 5hours ago1 minute readA 34-year-old man was arrested and charged by the Westville Police Service on July 25. Photo by FacebookArticle contentWESTVILLE – Police have charged a man with firearms and driving offences in relation to an incident that occurred in Westville on July 25.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAt 9:21 p.m., a Westville Police Service officer checked on a vehicle that appeared to be broken down on South Main Street. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving, the department said in a July 27 news release.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“During the arrest, the suspect assaulted the officer,” the release said. “While a search of the vehicle was being conducted, the officer located a firearm and ammunition inside.”Article contentCorey Patrick Blinkhorn, 34, was scheduled to appear in Pictou provincial court on July 27 to face charges of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public, unauthorized possession of firearm, possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, unsafe storage of a firearm, possession of weapon or ammunition contrary to a court order, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, andpossession of property obtained by crime.Article content