**** RCMP Media Release
Man wanted on Nova Scotia warrant arrested in New Brunswick
On December 29, the New Brunswick RCMP arrested Shawn Kenneth Hughes, 27, of South Branch, who was the subject of a Nova Scotia wide arrest warrant.
Colchester County District RCMP has been collaborating with the New Brunswick RCMP to further its investigation and as a result, the New Brunswick RCMP Emergency Response Team executed a Warrant to Enter a Dwelling-House on December 29 in Cocagne, New Brunswick. Police located Hughes inside the home and was arrested safely. Hughes was wanted in relation to a number of offences, including, Arson, Assault and Uttering Threats for incidents that occurred between April and December 2021 in the Colchester area.
Colchester County District RCMP will be returning Hughes back to Nova Scotia to appear in Truro Provincial Court.
The Nova Scotia RCMP thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
