Man wanted by Swift Current RCMP nabbed in Alberta – SwiftCurrentOnline.com

A man wanted by Swift Current Municipal RCMP on multiple assault, robbery and firearms charges has been arrested.

Nicholas Belanger was brought by the RCMP to Alberta on his outstanding warrant in the westernmost prairie province on November 19, 2024.

Since being brought back to Swift Current, the 35-year-old appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court as early as Wednesday.

Swift Current Municipal RCMP note that they 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 faces the following charges.

• one count, robbery with a firearm, Section 344(1)(a), Penal Code;
• one count, assault with a weapon, Penal Code section 267(a);
• one count, negligent use of a firearm, Section 86(1), Penal Code;
• one count, pointing a firearm, Section 87(1), Penal Code;
• one count, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, Section 88(1), Penal Code;
• one count, dangerously discharging a firearm, Section 244(1), Penal Code; and
• six counts, breach of probation order, section 733.1(1), Penal Code

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