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Wanted man arrested near Chapman Creek Falls

A man wanted on a warrant was arrested near Chapman Creek Falls Thursday night, Aug. 15.
RCMP

A man wanted on a warrant was arrested near Chapman Creek Falls Thursday night, Aug. 15.

Earlier in the day, RCMP notified the public that an arrest warrant had been issued for Patrick Hearty, 44, who had been charged with harassment and break and enter.

He was taken into custody at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Forest Service Road Branch 6, near the Sechelt Airport in Wilson Creek.

Due to the location of the arrest, an RCMP helicopter from Comox and a service dog were needed to assist the seven officers involved in the incident, which occurred without injuries, said Sunshine Coast RCMP Staff Sgt. Poppy Hallam.