Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Saint John, faces multiple charges
Saint John police arrested 31-year-old Austin Inman after he failed to return to Parrtown Community Correctional Centre. He faces several charges and will appear in court Thursday.
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By Torontoer Staff
Saint John Police Force arrested 31-year-old Austin Inman after an arrest warrant was issued when he failed to return to Parrtown Community Correctional Centre on Tuesday. Inman, described by police as a third-time federal offender, was serving a two-year-and-one-day sentence for eight counts of theft under $5,000 and failure to comply with an undertaking.
Officers located and arrested Inman on Wednesday. He now faces charges of being unlawfully at large, resisting arrest, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He remained in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
What the police release says
An arrest warrant was issued for 31-year-old Austin Inman after he failed to return to Parrtown Community Correctional Centre on Tuesday,
Saint John Police Force
The police news release identified the original sentence details and listed the new charges that followed his arrest. The force said the arrest was carried out on Wednesday and that Inman is in custody pending his court appearance.
What the charges mean
The charges Inman faces relate to his failure to remain in custody and to conduct during the arrest. Being unlawfully at large refers to a person who is absent from custody when they are required to be present. Resisting arrest covers actions that interfere with police attempting to detain someone. Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose is a serious offence that alleges the item was held with intent that could endanger others.
- Theft under $5,000: taking property valued below that threshold, part of the charges for which Inman was already serving a sentence
- Failure to comply with an undertaking: breaching conditions set as part of a release or court order
- Unlawfully at large: being absent from custody without permission
- Resisting arrest: obstructing or opposing police during an arrest
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose: having an item that could be used to cause harm
Context and procedure
The report describes Inman as a third-time federal offender. A sentence of two years and one day places custody under federal jurisdiction rather than provincial. Parrtown Community Correctional Centre serves as a local corrections facility in Saint John where individuals serve sentences or are held while they transition to other institutions.
After an arrest for failing to return to custody, the usual next steps include custody review and a court appearance. Crown counsel may seek to remand the accused until a bail hearing. The additional charges stemming from the arrest can affect decisions about detention and future proceedings.
What comes next
Inman is due in court Thursday. The court will confirm the charges and address custody or bail. Any further details about the arrest or court outcomes will come from the Saint John Police Force or court records as the case proceeds.
For ongoing coverage of provincial developments and public safety updates, consult local news sources and official police communications.
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