Kamloops RCMP arrest wanted man, find shotgun in vehicle search
Police arrested a wanted Kamloops man in a vehicle stop this weekend.
Kamloops RCMP had asked for the public's assistance in locating Kevin James Beattie last week.
Police located Beattie in a vehicle stop on 8 Street in Kamloops Oct. 30, according to a release. He was arrested on his outstanding warrants without incident.
Beattie was wanted on charges of possession of a weapon while prohibited, possession of ammunition while prohibited, theft under $5,000 and driving while suspended.
In a search of Beattie's vehicle, RCMP found a sawed off shotgun, a scope, several rounds of shotgun ammunition and a digital scale with drug residue on it.
The investigation is still underway, and Beattie is expected to appear in court to face further charges.
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