Update: Dale Hartling, wanted on province-wide arrest warrant, arrested
Colchester County District RCMP has safely arrested Dale Hartling, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.
Hartling, 36, is facing charges including:
- Possession of Firearm While Prohibited
- Possession of Firearm Knowing it is Prohibited
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Hartling is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court on December 29.
The RCMP thanks members of the public for their support in locating Hartling.
-Dale Hartling wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

Colchester County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of Dale Justin Phillip Hartling, who’s wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.
Hartling, 36, is facing charges of:
- Possession of Firearm While Prohibited
- Possession of Firearm Knowing it is Prohibited
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
More charges are pending.
Hartling is described as 6-foot-0, 185 pounds. He has greying dark brown hair and grey eyes. He may be driving a stolen dark green Jeep Gladiator or other vehicle around Colchester County.
Police have made several attempts to locate Dale Hartling and are requesting assistance from the public. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820 or the local police. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.