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Saanich police, K9 unit arrest man wanted for assault, uttering threats

Tyrae Fownes was the subject of wanted persons alert on April 28
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Saanich police arrested wanted man Tyrae Fownes on May 11. (Photo courtesy of VicPD)

Saanich police arrested Tyrae Fownes on several warrants Tuesday after he was the subject of a wanted persons alert on April 28.

Officers and the K9 unit arrested Fownes in the 3400-block of Saanich Road just before 8:30 p.m. on May 11, according to a Victoria police news release.

He was wanted for assault, carrying a concealed weapon, uttering threats and breaching release orders.

He was held in custody.

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