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Update: Joel Matthew Gibson, wanted on province-wide warrant, has been arrested

December 5, 2025 - Aldershot, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP

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Joel Matthew Gibson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested.

The 44-year-old man from Windemere is facing multiple charges, including:

  • Assault
  • Uttering Threats (three counts)
  • Unlawful Confinement
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (five counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (three counts)
  • Possession of Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (three counts)
  • Possession of Firearm While Prohibited (seven counts)
  • Careless Use of Firearm (three counts)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (loaded)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (accessible)
  • Breach of Probation (two counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
  • Mischief
  • Obstruction

Gibson will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on December 5. 

The RCMP thanks members of the public for their support in locating Gibson.

File #: 2025-628983, 2025-622120, 2025-1784376

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Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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