Westville man wanted on provincewide warrant arrested: N.S. RCMP
Nathan Timothy Hale, 38, is pictured. (N.S. RCMP)
The RCMP in Nova Scotia says a man from Westville, N.S., who was wanted on a provincewide warrant has been arrested.
Nathan Timothy Hale, 38, is facing several charges, including:
- six counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
- unauthorized possession of a firearm
- seven counts of failure to comply with a release order
Police say they arrested Hale on Thursday.
For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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