Jail time after assault

A Quinte West man is serving two years in jail following an assault involving a firearm in Trenton in May of last year.

Austin Lloyd, 29 years of age at the time of his arrest, was also given a lifetime weapons ban recently.

Quinte West OPP began an investigation after Lloyd assaulted people inside a residence on Trenton Street while brandishing a firearm.  Minor injuries were sustained.

He was sentenced on charges including assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, and possession of a prohibited weapon.