Police in Amherst arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

amherst police — A file photo of an Amherst Police vehicle. (CityNews file)

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jun 25, 2024 07:16:08 AM.

Last Updated Jun 25, 2024 10:57:53 AM.

A Pictou County man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested in Amherst last week.

On June 21st, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Amherst Police say officers were called to a park on Beacon Street after complaints about a belligerent man with open alcohol.

Officers soon learned a Canada-wide warrant was issued for the 48-year-old the day before.

Christopher Wayne Teal was taken into custody and police found methamphetamine and cannabis on his person.

Teal was sent back to a federal institution and will appear court at a later date to face additional trafficking charges.

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