Guelph police said they responded to reports around 10:30 a.m. of a man carrying a handgun and yelling to passersby Sunday morning.
Members of the public indicated the man was pointing a gun at himself and people driving by on Metcalfe Street and Speedvale Avenue East.
Police located and took a man into custody without incident at Phillip Avenue and Delhi Street.
They recovered a plastic guy painted black nearby.
A 35-year-old Guelph man has been charged with weapons dangerous and common nuisance.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
