(Saint-Hyacinthe) A man from Matane who was actively wanted in connection with an investigation for violent sex crimes was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Saint-Hyacinthe, in Montérégie.
Daniel Thibeault, 45, was the subject of several arrest warrants in connection with cases of sexual assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, pimping and drug trafficking, according to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ ).
These mandates are linked to events that occurred in the regions of Quebec, Matane and Gaspé in 2020 and 2021, the authorities said.
“We appealed to the public for help last Monday, October 18,” said Sergeant Hélène St-Pierre, spokesperson for the SQ.
“Daniel Thibeault should appear by videoconference this Thursday, October 21 in the Saint-Hyacinthe region,” she added.
Anyone who has information relating to this individual or his actions is invited to communicate confidentially with the police at the Sûreté du Québec’s Central Criminal Information Center at 1-800-659-4264 .