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West Shore RCMP say 'dangerous' wanted man arrested

A statement from the West Shore RCMP says 41-year-old Nicholas Banks is wanted for 10 outstanding warrants stemming from several West Shore RCMP investigations. (RCMP) A statement from the West Shore RCMP says 41-year-old Nicholas Banks is wanted for 10 outstanding warrants stemming from several West Shore RCMP investigations. (RCMP)

A 41-year-old man who was wanted by the West Shore RCMP on a series of outstanding warrants has been arrested.

The detachment issued a public notice Monday saying Nicholas Banks was dangerous and may be actively evading police.

In an update Monday afternoon, the RCMP said Banks had surrendered at a courthouse and was arrested by sheriffs.

Banks was wanted on 10 outstanding warrants stemming from several West Shore RCMP investigations.

Police say the charges against him include assault with a weapon, theft over $5,000, assaulting a police officer and possession of stolen property, among others.

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