Update: Jason Sterling Carpenter wanted on province-wide warrant, has been arrested
Jason Sterling Carpenter, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested.
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU), with the assistance of Pictou County District RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Service, New Glasgow Regional Police and Stellarton Police Service, made the arrest in New Glasgow.
The 46-year-old man from MacLellans Brook is facing multiple charges stemming from an investigation into impaired operation of a conveyance that occurred on November 9. The charges include:
- Assaulting Peace Officer with Weapon (two counts)
- Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Causing Bodily Harm
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Failure to Comply with Release Order (seven counts)
The RCMP thanks members of the public for their support in locating Carpenter.
Note: The PCISCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service and Stellarton Police Service.