McAdam man wanted by RCMP arrested
Mounties issued alert three weeks ago about Connor Riley MacIntosh, 20; he was set to appear in custody in Fredericton court from Codiac RCMP station in Moncton on Tuesday
A McAdam man whom the RCMP said last month was wanted as part of an ongoing investigation and who detailed his flight from police on social media has been arrested.
The McAdam detachment of the RCMP issued a news release Jan. 14 seeking tips on the whereabouts of Connor Riley MacIntosh, 20, of McAdam, noting he “is currently wanted by police in connection with an ongoing investigation.”
Police advised he’d last been seen in the Fredericton area Jan. 12.
“Connor Riley MacIntosh should not be approached by members of the public,” the release said.
“If you see him, call your local police force immediately. At this time, police do not believe there is a risk to the general public.”
A Facebook profile in MacIntosh’s name appeared to chronicle his adventures on the run.
He posted, “Always fun on da run,” with videos from inside a motel room, with a stack of cash, appearing to be several thousands of dollars.
The profile also shared photos and videos that purported to have been taken in Québec.
In an update Tuesday afternoon, though, the RCMP advised MacIntosh had been located and arrested.
Court officials were preparing for him to make a telephone remand appearance in Fredericton provincial court Tuesday afternoon. A duty counsel lawyer was trying to reach him in the cellblock at the Codiac RCMP station in Moncton.
Details on any new charges weren’t available at the time of publication Tuesday.
The Facebook posts seemingly detailing his time on the lam have since been deleted or at last are no longer visible on social media.
Don MacPherson can be contacted at ftonindependent@gmail.com.