N.S. RCMP arrest man wanted on 2 provincewide warrants
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The RCMP has arrested a 36-year-old Wentworth, N.S., man wanted on two provincewide arrest warrants.
Around 6:30 p.m. on June 13, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a truck and an ATV in the 1200 block of Pugwash River Road in Pugwash River.
A 30-year-old man from Pugwash, who was the driver and sole occupant of the truck, was cut-off by an ATV and run off the road, according to a news release from police.
RCMP says the driver of the ATV then pointed a firearm at the driver of the truck before leaving.
Garnett Allan Chappell was wanted for multiple charges, including:
- pointing a firearm
- careless use of a firearm
- unauthorized possession of a firearm
- possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- unlawful confinement
- dangerous operation
- failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm
- failure to comply with undertaking
Police said Chappell was also wanted on a provincewide warrant for failing to appear in court on May 27.
Officers arrested Chappell on Thursday.
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