Male Charged with Threats, Possession of Weapon and Resist Arrest

Details: Created: 17 March 2026

Amherst Police Department

A 26-year-old Amherst man is facing numerous charges as a result of an incident at a local Robert Angus Drive area business.

On March 14^th, 2026, shortly after 4:00pm, Amherst Police were summonsed to a local business located in the area of Robert Angus Drive concerning a male who was allegedly causing a disturbance and making numerous threats to harm both staff and customers of the business. The male was located and fled from police, but was arrested and held in custody.

Riley Fillmore, aged 26 of Amherst NS has been charged with:

Section 175(1) Criminal Code – Causing a Disturbance in a Public Place
Section 129(a) Criminal Code – Resist Arrest
Section 430(4) Criminal Code – Damage to Property
Section 91(2) Criminal Code – Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Section 264.1(1)(a) Criminal Code – Uttering Threats (x2)

Fillmore was remanded into custody for the weekend and is scheduled to make an appearance in court on March 16^th, 2026.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

APD Media Contact:
Insp. Tom Wood
902-667-8600
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