N.S. man wanted on provincewide warrant arrested: RCMP
Antigonish County District RCMP says a provincewide arrest warrant has been issued for a 34-year-old New Glasgow, N.S., man. (Courtesy: RCMP)
RCMP has arrested a man who was wanted on a provincewide arrest warrant in Nova Scotia.
In a Monday news release, police said 34-year-old Ryan Forbes Macleod of New Glasgow, N.S., is facing charges of:
- break and enter with intent
- being unlawfully in a dwelling-house
- criminal harassment
In an update on Tuesday, police say they were able to locate and arrest Macleod.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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