Kings County man wanted on province-wide warrant arrested: RCMP

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Jul 1, 2024 08:34:30 AM.

Last Updated Jul 1, 2024 08:34:37 AM.

Nova Scotia RCMP says that a Kings County man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested.

The Mounties say that 43-year-old Joel Mathew Gibson, who was wanted for failure to comply with a probation order, was located on Sunday.

Police said they previously made several attempts to find Gibson and asked the public for their assistance in locating the fugitive.

The RCMP would like to thank the public for their help.

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