Timberlea man faces multiple assault charges

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Posted May 5, 2026 03:08:03 PM.

Last Updated May 5, 2026 04:45:55 PM.

Police have arrested and laid multiple charges against a 38-year-old Timberlea man who was wanted on outstanding warrants.

Last Friday, Halifax RCMP, along with help from police dog services, the Truro Police Service and Halifax Regional Police, found and arrested Kristopher Scott Drysdale on Optimism Walk in Lower Sackville.

Police said he is facing a number of charges including:

Theft under $5,000
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Sexual assault
Assault
In committing assault chokes, suffocates or strangles
Failure to comply with release order (two counts)

Drysdale is also charged with uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose stemming from an incident on April 28.

Police said he appeared in Halifax Provincial Court on Monday and remains in custody until his next scheduled court appearance on Wednesday.

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