FREDERICTON- Fredericton police arrested 38-year-old Rene Michael Gerard Tuesday afternoon in Nackawic. Gerard was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to an incident that occurred on Wednesday, February 11, 2015.
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Police were conducting surveillance in a residential area in Nackawic where Gerard was believed to be hiding. Shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday the suspect attempted to flee a residence, and following a brief foot pursuit, officers were able to apprehend him without incident.
Gerard, was wanted on a number of charges. He faces charges of forcible confinement, sexual assault, assault, uttering threats, breach of probation, and breach of an undertaking.
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