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Man jailed for assault, firearm offences

A Stettler man has been sentenced in relation to an assault and a firearm offence.William Edwin Johnston, 57, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for assault and 30 days in jail for possessing a prohibited firearm in Stettler provincial court on Thursday, according to information provided by Alberta Justice.

A Stettler man has been sentenced in relation to an assault and a firearm offence.

William Edwin Johnston, 57, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for assault and 30 days in jail for possessing a prohibited firearm in Stettler provincial court on Thursday, according to information provided by Alberta Justice.

Other charges of possession of stolen property and a separate assault charge were withdrawn.

The charges relate to an incident on June 8 when Stettler RCMP responded to a call at a residence in the 5000 block of 50 Ave. in Stettler after receiving the report of a disturbance. Johnston was arrested at the scene and police later gained a warrant to search the home.