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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

More Charges Laid In Aftermath Of Shale Gas Protests

Three people have been formally charged in connection with the shale gas protests back in October on Route 134 near Rexton. 

The men range in age from 22 to 56 and were arrested after the RCMP say was a dangerous situation involving firearms, improvised explosive devices and other weapons. All were released on promises to appear in court at a later date.
 

The three appeared in Moncton Provincial Court where a total of seven charges were laid.
 

31 year-old Nikiea Augustine of Indian Island has been charged with mischief and breach of an undertaking. He did not enter a plea and will return to court on January 30th.
 

56 year old Frédéric Robichaud of Aldouane has been charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He pleaded not guilty. His trial has been scheduled for January 24th.
 

22 year old Marc Bernard of Cocagne has been charged with mischief and for breach of an undertaking on November 27th. He will return to court on January 30th to enter a plea.
 

50 year old Audie Fleury from Ottawa has been charged with resisting arrest. He did not show up for the hearing and the court has issued a warrant for his arrest.