Man wanted on provincewide warrant in N.S. arrested
A man who was wanted on a provincewide warrant in Nova Scotia has been arrested.
In a news release on April 11, police said 36-year-old Daniel Rector of Bible Hill, N.S., is facing charges of:
- careless use of firearm
- possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (five counts)
- unauthorized possession of firearm
- possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- unauthorized possession of firearm in motor vehicle
- possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- tampering with serial number
- possession contrary to order (two counts)
- possession of property obtained by crime
- breaking and entering with intent
- theft (three counts)
- mischief
- failure to comply with undertaking (three counts)
- failure to comply with order (eleven counts)
- failure to attend court (two counts)
- public mischief (two counts)
In an update on Friday, police said Rector is being held in custody, and is set to appear in provincial court in Truro at a later date.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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