**** New Glasgow Police Release
New Glasgow Regional Police lay charges for failing to follow Public Health Orders.
New Glasgow Regional Police have charged two men, for violating the Health Protection Act and the Emergency Management Acts.
On May 12, 2021 shortly after 1:00 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a suspicious male in the McColl Street area. Upon investigation the 47-year-old male was from the Halifax area and was charged under the Emergency Management Act for Failing to comply with direction, order or requirement made under the Act/Regulations, Section 23(b), that all persons are restricted travel within their own municipality. Violation of this act carries a penalty of $697.50.
On May 12, 2021 at 5:40 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a business on East River Road New Glasgow for a man who was not wearing a mask. Upon investigation the 35-year-old male was charged under Section 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act for Failure to Wear a Mask That Covers Their Nose and Mouth While Present in a Public Place. Violation of this act results in a fine of $2422.00.
The New Glasgow Regional Police would like to thank the vast majority of Nova Scotians who are following the restrictions and directives set forth by the Government of Nova Scotia.
The public can report violations under the Nova Scotia Health Protection and Emergency Management Acts by calling New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941 or in the event of an emergency call 911. For more information on regulations and restrictions visit: http://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/
