New Glasgow Regional Police arrest man after waving a machete at a local business on Westville Road, New Glasgow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday June 2, 2024, (shortly after midnight) at approximately 12:42 am, New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a male waving a machete at the Tim Hortons Wendys on Westville Road New Glasgow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the lone male was waving a machete outside the business, the staff quickly locked the doors. The man tried to get inside the locked business but could not. He then gained entry by smashing the front-side door. Once inside, he immediately fled the scene. Staff took precaution and went into a shelter and place, where no one was injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police immediately arrived and located the 42-year-old male nearby where he was arrested and taken into custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 2008 Toyota truck parked in the middle of the road adjacent to the business, still running was towed as part of the investigation as the owner was the man arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police also seized a Machete at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 42-year-old male from Pictou County was charged with,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assault with a Weapon.
Possession of a Weapon Dangerous.
Mischief.
Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Prohibited.
The man was remanded into custody and will be attending Provincial Court in Pictou on Monday June 3, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source : NGRP Release <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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