RCMP have a arrested a man in connection with an emergency alert issued Saturday morning. FileArticle contentOne person is in custody after RCMP issued an emergency alert Saturday morning about a man with a firearm in the Enfield area.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe alert said that the suspect was last seen on foot in the 100 block of Oldham Road wearing a white T-shirt, and had tattoos on his face. It was later extended to include Halifax and East Hants County.Article contentArticle contentThe man was arrested around 1:30 p.m., two hours after the alert went out.Article contentArticle contentCpl. Mandy Edwards said the man was arrested in the general area where he was first reported to have been seen with the firearm.Article contentShe said that was the first incident that was reported to police, and she hadn’t heard of any other incident being connected to man before he was spotted.Article contentEdwards said no shots were fired during the incident. Residents saw a significant police presence in the area during the investigation.Article contentBy mid-afternoon that there was no word on charges.Article content“The arrested man has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries,” Edwards said. She didn’t have information on the nature of the injuries or the cause.Article contentThe initial area where the investigation was concentrated was in the Oldham Road and Old Post Road area.Article contentRCMP had warned people not to provide a ride to anyone asking for one, and asked people to call 911 with any tips.Article contentPolice said they will provide more information as it becomes available.Article content
Man arrested after Emergency alert issued about man with firearm in Enfield area
