Police say a Wentworth man wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants has been taken into custody in Mahoney’s Corner.
The 36-year-old was facing multiple charges, including pointing a firearm and failing to stop after an accident causing bodily harm.
It stemmed from a collision between a truck and an ATV on Pugwash River Road in Pugwash River back on June 13.
Investigators said the truck, driven by a 30-year-old man from Pugwash, was cut off by the ATV and then run off the road.
The driver of the ATV allegedly pointed a firearm at the truck driver before fleeing the scene.
Early Thursday evening, officers learned information about the man’s whereabouts and attended the area.
The accused reportedly tried to run away from officers but was taken into custody after a short pursuit.
Police said they seized multiple loaded firearms and a variety of ammunition during a search of the vehicle and building he was seen in.
The man now faces 24 additional charges, including three counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, three counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, three counts of careless use of a firearm, and possessing property obtained by crime.
He remains in custody and will appear in court at a later date.
A second person was also arrested during the incident and is now facing several firearms-related charges. They were released on conditions with a future court date.
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