Yarmouth Town RCMP has charged an employee of the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education with sexual offences / RCMP investigating fatal house fire in Big Harbour
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Yarmouth Town RCMP charge woman with sexual offences
Yarmouth Town RCMP has charged an employee of the Tri-County Regional Centre for Education with sexual offences.
On March 4, RCMP officers received a report of a sexual assault involving a teacher and a youth victim. Officers learned that in February, a teacher who was on staff at Maple Grove Education Centre had inappropriate contact with a former student. The teacher was on leave at the time of the incident.
As a result of the investigation, on April 1, officers arrested 52-year-old Tina Lee Cottreau of Yarmouth. She has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
- Sexual Exploitation
Cottreau was released on conditions and will appear at Yarmouth Provincial Court on May 12.
The investigation is ongoing. At this time, investigators do not believe there are other victims.
Officers have confirmed that Cottreau remains on leave from work.
The Nova Scotia RCMP encourages anyone who may be a survivor of sexual assault to come forward by contacting their local RCMP detachment or police of jurisdiction. Survivors can discuss incidents with officers before deciding to participate in an investigation and court process. To offer an anonymous tip, contact 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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RCMP investigating fatal house fire in Big Harbour
Victoria County District RCMP, supported by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Big Harbour.
On April 3, at approximately 2:30 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of an active structure fire at a property on Big Harbour Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, first responders found a residence fully engulfed in flames.
One occupant of the home was located deceased.
At this time, the investigation, which is at an early stage, indicates that the cause of the fire is not suspicious. The investigation, however, is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this fire, or with surveillance video or dashcam footage that could support the investigation, is asked to call the Victoria County District RCMP at 902-295-2350. To remain anonymous, contact 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.
