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Meteghan RCMP investigating suspicious fire
Meteghan RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred in Belliveau’s Cove.
On August 14, just after midnight, Meteghan RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a fire at a building on the public grounds in Belliveau’s Cove. Fire services was able to contain the fire to a bathroom area, which sustained significant damage. There was no one inside the building at the time of the fire.
The preliminary investigation, assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal, indicates the fire is suspicious in nature and may have started on the outside of the building. Investigators believe that at least two people were near the building when the fire started and may have witnessed the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, led by the Meteghan RCMP with assistance from the Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit. At this time, investigators have no information to suggest that this incident is related to any previous suspicious fires in the area.
Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or may have information that could support the investigation is asked to call Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
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East Hants District RCMP charge man with sexual offences associated to school
East Hants District RCMP has charged an employee of the Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education with sexual offences involving a student.
On June 3, East Hants District RCMP received a report of inappropriate contact with a student by a staff member who was working at Uniacke District School.
Officers began an investigation, which indicates that in December 2023, an intervention teacher employed in schools within the CCRCE jurisdiction had inappropriately touched a student on multiple occasions.
As a result of the investigation, on August 5, RCMP officers arrested Colin Wilson, 35, of Lantz. Wilson has been charged with Sexual Interference and Sexual Exploitation of a Young Person. He was released on conditions and will appear at Shubenacadie Provincial Court on October 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
Officers confirmed that Wilson was placed on leave when these initial concerns were made to CCRCE in May 2024. He was employed as a math interventionist and worked in several different schools within the CCRCE area.
East Hants District RCMP is reaching out to offer support and encourage anyone who may be a survivor to come forward by contacting your local police or RCMP Detachment. Police want victims to know that they can contact them and discuss an incident before making a decision to further participate in the investigation and court process. East Hants District RCMP can be contacted at 902-866-7267.
