Geraldton woman on gun charge

A woman was charged by police after allegedly carrying a replica handgun through Geraldton streets earlier today.

Police located the woman armed with what appeared to be a gun at the intersection of North West Coastal Highway and Phelps Street at about 11.30am.

The 42-year-old Geraldton woman was allegedly holding a replica firearm in a threatening manner.

She was arrested and charged with being armed in a way that may cause fear.

She appeared briefly in Geraldton Magistrates Court today but was remanded in custody before returning to court tomorrow.