Halifax RCMP say they are looking for a 49-year-old Fall River man on a province-wide warrant.
Police say Dean Michael Schrader is wanted in relation to an assault that occurred Nov. 7 in Lower Sackville.
The man is charged with assault, overcoming resistance by choking, breaking a court order and three counts of breaking a probation order.
He is described as six feet tall, weighing around 225 pounds. Schrader has dark brown hair and green eyes.
Police also say he has access to a grey 2003 Buick Rendezvous with N.S. plate GHY882.
The RCMP are asking the public to not approach Schrader if he is found, but immediately call police.