The Nelson Police Department, in collaboration with the Salmo RCMP, has successfully apprehended Aza Tobias Hanbury.
A media release from NPD stated that Hanbury was located on Apr. 19 in the 200 Block of Baker Street in Nelson after a community member recognized him from a photo issued by police in a previous press release.
Hanbury was arrested without incident for charges related to property crimes, dangerous driving, and fleeing police. However, he’s now facing additional charges after police found him to be in possession of several weapons at the time of his arrest, including a loaded firearm.
“This person is a prolific offender who has shown a willingness to do whatever was necessary to evade arrest in the past. This was potentially a very dangerous situation, and compliments the officers for taking him into custody without incident,” stated Nelson Police Chief Constable Donovan Fisher.
A grey, 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel truck that Hanbury was believed to be in possession of has not been located, and police are still seeking the public’s help in finding it.
Hanbury has been charged with the following offences from both detachments:
Nelson Police Department:
- Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to the Public
- Unsafe Handling / Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm with Ammunition without being the Holder of a License
- Possession of a Firearm without being the Holder of a License
- Operate a Conveyance (Motor Vehicle) in a Manner Dangerous to the Public
- Mischief
- Breach of Conditions of an Undertaking
Salmo RCMP:
- Operate a Conveyance (Motor Vehicle) in a Manner Dangerous to the Public
- Mischief
- Breach of Conditions of an Undertaking
Police add that other ongoing investigations may result in additional charges against Hanbury in the future.
Hanbury is in police custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police and Crown counsel will be requesting that he remains detained.
“We are incredibly grateful for the public’s assistance in locating Aza Hanbury. Their willingness to report sightings and provide information directly contributed to his arrest,” said NPD Inspector Kris Rice.
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