Members of Antigonish District RCMP, Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit and an RCMP Police Dog team arrested a prolific offender in Paq'tnkek. The RCMP was alerted of a man known to be living in the area, who was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Halifax Regional Police Service. The 28-year-old man from Paq'tnkek, was arrested at a residence without incident. He was transported to Antigonish Provincial Court and is scheduled to appear court later today.
The RCMP is committed to reducing crime and creating safer communities by identifying high risk offenders and ensuring compliance with court ordered conditions. To report suspicious activity, contact the RCMP at 800-803-RCMP (7267). Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP202 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.