Saint John police seize homemade Taser, crystal meth after arresting man wanted on warrant

Saint John police seized a homemade Taser, knives and money after arresting Tristan Ingersoll. (Source: Saint John Police Force)

A man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant is facing several charges after Saint John police seized a homemade Taser and a substance believed to be crystal meth earlier this week.

Officers spotted Tristan Ingersoll in a vehicle in the uptown area of Saint John around 9:53 a.m. on Monday. A warrant was issued for Ingersoll’s arrest after he allegedly violated the conditions of his statutory release on July 24, according to a news release from police.

At the time, Ingersoll was serving a two-year sentence for possession of a Schedule I/II substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a Schedule I substance.

Officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, but Ingersoll drove away in the direction of the north end. Police later found the vehicle in the Bridge Street area and arrested Ingersoll.

Along with the homemade Taser, police say they seized:

• 165 grams of a substance believed to be crystal meth (approximate street value $1,650)
• two knives
• $550 in Canadian currency
• a cellphone
• a scale

Ingersoll is facing charges of:

• dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• flight from a peace officer
• possession for the purpose of trafficking
• possession of a prohibited weapon
• possession of property obtained by crime

He was remanded into custody after a court appearance on Tuesday. He is scheduled to enter an election and plea on Dec. 8.

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