Man wanted by Swift Current RCMP nabbed in Alberta

By Hayden Michaels

A man wanted by the Swift Current Municipal RCMP for multiple assaults, robbery, and firearms charges has been arrested.

Nicholas Belanger was brought in by Mounties in Alberta on his outstanding warrant on Tuesday.

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Since being brought back to Swift Current, the 35-year-old has appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court once already on Wednesday.

The Swift Current Municipal RCMP noted that officers are still looking to locate Matthew Neufeld. The 28-year-old is described as 5’8″ and 145 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

Neufeld is facing the following charges:

• one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344(1)(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, assault with a weapon, Section 267(a), Criminal Code;
• one count, careless use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Criminal Code;
• one count, dangerously discharged a firearm, Section 244(1), Criminal Code; and
• six counts, fail to comply with probation order, Section 733.1(1), Criminal Code.

If anyone sees Neufeld, they should not approach him. Any sightings of Neufeld can be reported to police by calling 310-RCMP.