Two men are facing a number of weapons-related charges after attempting to conceal a gun and a machete Sunday night.

At approximately 7:00 p.m., July 2, 2023, Patrol officers were dispatched to 18th Street West and Avenue W South for a report of two men who were believed to be armed. Police located two males matching suspect descriptions as they were attempting to enter an apartment in the 800 block of Appleby Drive. A third male was with them, but was later released without charges. The barrel of a firearm was visible to officers at the bottom of a suspect’s shorts. The sawed-off shotgun and machete were seized by officers and all three suspects were arrested without incident.

A 22-year-old man is charged with Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Breach of Probation.

A 23-year-old man is charged with Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Weapon while Prohibited (x3), Breach of Conditions and Breach of Probation.

(Court Info Number: 991236282)