Kedgwick Pair Get 14 Years For Trying To Import/Export Drugs

A man and a woman from Kedgwick are looking at over 14 years in jail combined after pleading guilty to charges of  gangsterism and drug conspiracy.

Back in March, 53 year old Sylvain Borris was found guilty of three charges in a Montreal courtroom including trying to export marijuana and conspiracy to import 300 kilos of cocaine.     He got a 10 and a half years sentence and a $250,000 fine.

43 year old Lucie Lagace was found guilty on a conspiracy to import cocaine and of gangsterism and for that gets sentenced to four years in prison.

The pair were arrested last summer in a multi-agency investigation that found a group trying to smuggle drugs into the U.S. between Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec.

This group had connections with people in Colombia and conspired to import coke into this country.

Sidewalks May Be Slippery

The City suggesting pedestrians be careful when walking around town this weekend.

A thin layer of snow remains on many sidewalks and that mixed with snow and freezing rain could result in slippery sidewalks.

Crews will be working this weekend to clear streets and sidewalks following two snowstorms this week.

New Addition To The NB Energy Institute

A new face is joining the New Brunswick Energy Institute. 

Cecelia Brooks from St. Mary's First Nation has been appointed the newest member of the Scientific Advisory Council. She is the current Research Director and Indigenous Knowledge Specialist with the Assembly of First Nations Chiefs in the province and the Water Grandmother for the Canadian Rivers Institute.

Brooks says she has dedicated her career's work to making sure our water supply is respected and stays safe for future generations and ensuring understanding and respect for indigenous issues.

The Interim Chair of the Institute Dr. David Besner says they are delighted to have Brooks sit as a member of the SAC and that a strong voice for aboriginal issues is imperative to scientific studies pertaining to energy development in our province.

Police Looking For Man Wanted For Assault With A Weapon

RCMP are asking the public for help finding a man wanted for beating another man with a steel pipe.

A warrant being issued for the arrest of 27-year old Andrew Stephen Rees for the incident on Thursday in Salisbury. He is 5'11, about 170 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. He has two distinctive tattoos, one of a teardrop under his right eye and a tattoo of a deck of cards on the left side of his neck and he also wears a nose ring.

Police say Rees may not be taking his medication and is considered dangerous and should not be approached if seen. Anyone knowing the Rees' whereabouts is asked to contact the RCMP, their local police agency or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Cops Hopping With A Number Of Crime Calls

In addition to the serious accident on Highway 1 this morning, police responded to a number of calls ranging from breaches of probation to a small fire that  started on a stove. 

Sergeant Jay Henderson of the Saint John Police Force explains there was an arrest at a home in the North End for assault.

A 43 year old man was also arrested on Orange Street for domestic assault and a probation breach. The  small blaze at a home on Anglin Drive was quickly put out by fire officials.

2 Hurt In 5 Vehicle Crash On Highway 1

5 vehicles in a major crash on Highway 1 westbound near the Tourist bureau leaving two people seriously hurt.

It happened in the middle of rush hour causing a major traffic problem.

City police tell CHSJ News it looks light one of the cars crossed the centre line into the oncoming traffic.

The highway was closed but is now back open to traffic.

Recall Of Playtex Hip Hammock Infant Carriers

A warning to parents from Health Canada about a certain kind of infant carrier that's being recalled because the buckles on it can break.

Playtex Hip Hammock infant carriers were for sale in several stores including Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, and about 36,000 of them were sold in Canada between June 2004 and January 2010.

There have been two reports of injuries in the U.S., where one baby had to go to the emergency room.

If you own the carrier with the model number 05306 , you're being told to call the company for instructions on how to return it. You can reach Playtex at 1-800-522-8230 from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday or their website and click on recall for more information.

What Happens After Ashley Smith Inquest Is Uncertain

Now that the inquest into Ashley Smith's choking death in a Kitchener, Ontario jail is over, the big question is whether it will make a difference. 

Marianna Stack of the Elizabeth Fry Society in Saint John is supporting the call for a police investigation into who ordered jail guards not to intervene.

Stack says the people she talks to are appalled that someone could be treated as horribly as Smith was and hopes mentally ill women are just not locked away.

The inquest jury recommends seriously mentally ill women serve time in federally operated treatment facilities, not prisons.

Stack does say she has seen changes being made since this all came to light that are positive.

Another Car Fire In East Saint John

photo courtesy of Courtenay McKinnon

It must feel like a deja vu for the police and fire crews who got the call for another car fire out east not even a day later.

It happened on Consumers Drive behind the Pizza Delight at 11:30am and the fire has been put out.

City police provided traffic control in the area.

Another car fire on Westmorland road yesterday caused a traffic tie up yesterday afternoon.

Injuries and Traffic Disruption In Major Accident on Highway 1

There are still some traffic problems on Highway 1 heading into the city due to a multi-vehicle crash by the Tourist Bureau around 7:30 this morning.

Six people were injured, two of them seriously. Emergency personnel are still handling the situation.

Major Crash On West Side

A major traffic disruption during the morning commute along Highway 1 by the Tourist Bureau after a collision involving as many as six vehicles. 

Drivers are being advised to stay clear of that area altogether because of long delays and traffic will likely be rerouted for the next couple of hours.

Traffic is also backing up along Highway 7 towards Grand Bay-Westfield because of the crash.

Warning About Synthetic Drugs Seized By City Police

The seizure of two synthetic drugs in the north end prompting City Police to issue a warning about their dangers. 

Sergeant Jay Henderson says both D-M-T and 2-5-I (eye) cause users to hallucinate to the point where they could be dangerously unaware of their surroundings.
 
Police say there's no known medical use for these drugs which will be chemically analysed.

Police Seize Drugs, Money and Handgun In Bust

Six people being arrested as part of a three-month police investigation into a drug dealing network in the greater Saint John area.

The investigation focusing mostly on cocaine dealers and the redistribution of crack cocaine.

Police searching several homes in the city and one in Quispamsis finding over a quarter pound of cocaine, more than a pound and a half of marijuana, 1800 ecstasy and bath salt pills, MDMA and hashish. Officers also seizing a loaded handgun and $34,000.

The four men and two women who were arrested will be appearing in court.

Settling Contract Disputes Through Arbitration

Mayor Mel Norton and City Manager Pat Woods are saying the system of arbitration to settle contract disputes is flawed. 

Woods says what emerges can be unrealistic because the city's ability to pay is not taken into account.
 
Woods says the way arbitration works now rewards inflexibility at the bargaining table. Wage increases through arbitration have been a lot higher than those that have been negotiated.

Man Charged In Senior Mugging Denied Bail

A 30-year old man being held in custody on a charge of robbery. 

Matthew James appearing in provincial court for a bail hearing today. He was arrested and charged with the purse-snatching of an elderly woman on Leinster Street in the early evening of December 7. The 74-year old woman suffered some minor injuries after a struggle.

Judge Henrik Tonning says he's convinced if James were released he would commit another offense.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Drugs From Hospital

After stealing morphine, oxycodone, percocet and other types of drugs from the Regional Hospital, Erin Munn says she wants to make things right.

The woman pleading guilty in provincial court to taking drugs from the hospital's surgery department this summer while she was working as a cleaner in the building. Munn was caught after a surveillance camera was installed near the cabinets.

She says she has written a letter to the hospital and wants to get back on track. Her employer has hired her back on and the Crown says she's taking steps to get help for her pill addiction. The judge giving her a six-month conditional sentence saying rehabilitation is the key here.

Smith Inquest Jury Rules Her 07 Death A Homicide

The jury at the Ashley Smith inquest in Toronto ruling her death was the result of a homicide.

The Moncton teen died in her prison cell in Kitchener, Ontario in 2007. She choked to death of pieces of material after jail guards were told not to rush and help her.

Among its many recommendations, the jury is recommending that indefinite solitary confinement be abolished and until that happens, they suggest it be restricted to a maximum of 15 days.

Another recommendation is for Smith's story to be used a case study for front line workers at the Correctional Service of Canada.

For nearly a year, the jury has been listening to thousands of hours of testimony and reviewing hundreds of exhibits of Smith's time in federal prison.

It's Been A Very Good Week For The Y

What a week for the Saint John Y.   Days after the announcement of more than 9 million dollars from Ottawa and the Province for it's new building...another substantial contribution.

Former Y member Richard J. Currie donating $500,000 to the project.     He will name the new gym after the YMCA Argos Basketball Team, in honour of all of the teams and players that played basketball at the Y over the years.

Currie himself was a a member of the Argos team in the 1950's.   A photo of the team will be put in the new Y's gym recognizing the history of basketball in Saint John.

Construction on the Saint John Y's new $22 million dollar facility is expected to begin next spring.

Work Underway On The 2014 Vote

Next year's provincial vote is a big undertaking and the work is already underway at Elections NB.

Chief Electoral Officer Mike Quinn tells CHSJ News says during the last vote they began a pilot project with full returning offices on campuses in Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, and Edmunston.

He says they are looking at ways of changing that service around and make it better so that students get to vote all through the election.

Quinn says they are preparing the new polling division map because of the riding changes shrinking the number of ridings from 55 to 49.

Healthcare Budget Will Have Surplus

CHSJ News has been told by Provincial Health Minister Ted Flemming it appears the healthcare budget is heading for a 26 million dollar surplus. 

Flemming says this turnaround would not have happened had the culture within the healthcare system not been changed and this change has been embraced by the people working in healthcare after years of political interference and bad decision making as a result.

He also says the healthcare budget next year will not be going up from this year and the government has achieved this without touching clinical services.

N.B. Getting More Money From The Harper Gov't

The Alward Government's bottom line getting a big boost with a five per cent increase in transfer payments from Ottawa. 

Federal transfers will rise next year to over 2.6 billion dollars which comprises one-third of the provincial budget. 

Saint John M-P Rodney Weston blames the previous Liberal Government under Premier Shawn Graham, in large part, for a financial mess by spending more money than it took in, driving up the debt.
 
Weston concedes the province still finds itself in a difficult financial situation in spite of higher federal transfer payments, adding he doesn't envy the challenge faced by Provincial Finance Minister Blaine Higgs.

Man Facing 19 Charges After Shale Gas Protests

A 21-year-old man from Rexton is facing 19 charges, after his actions during shale gas protests.

Germain Breau was arrested in October and has been in custody ever since. RCMP say he was arrested after police were trying to control a dangerous situation involving firearms, improvised explosive devices and other weapons.

Some of the charges against him include, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm at a police officer, obstructing a police officer and violating a probation order.

Yesterday, 15 more charges were laid against him at Moncton Provincial Court, and he will be back in court tomorrow.

Drivers Beware...We Have Another Snow Parking Ban

The city declaring an overnight parking ban for the South/Central Peninsula, in order for crews to push snow back from the streets. 

This will take effect starting tonight at 11pm to 7am tomorrow morning. That means no on-street parking is allowed anywhere in the South/Central Peninsula area.
If you're vehicle is on the road after 11pm it will be towed.
 
But, there are other parking lots available for on-street parking residents including,

•             the corner of Princess Street and Charlotte Street

•             King Street East

•             Peters Street

•             Carmarthen Street/Vineyard Church and

•             Mecklenburg Street at Wentworth Street

•             the corner of Charlotte and Queen Streets at Key Industries (entrance on Queen Street)
 
If you're parking in these areas, your vehicle must be removed by 7am Monday through Friday and by noon on weekends. Otherwise, it will be towed.

There's also parking available at The Carleton-Sewell Parking Garage for $5.00 overnight. This is only available during the temporary snow bans, and the rate is valid only between 6 pm and 8am the following morning.  For more information you can call the Snow Parking Ban Recorded Information Line at 658-4040, or www.saintjohn.ca.

Crawl Space Fire Out East

City fire crews on the scene of a fire in a crawl space inside a home on St. Catherine's street.

The building has been evacuated and the power is being shut off in the building.

Crews have knocked down the blaze and are looking for extension into the floors and walls.

Gas Prices Fall

Just in time for Christmas......The price of self serve regular is down by over 4 cents a litre after the weekly setting to $1.24.5 in the city. 

Diesel is also costing you less by almost 3 cents a litre at $1.41.9. 

The maximum price for heating oil is at an even $1.25 a litre as hearings are held before the Energy and Utilities Board on whether the price should go up.

Shale Gas Protestor Pleads Guilty To Charges

After two months behind bars, a 47-year old man arrested during the violent clash between RCMP and shale gas protestors near Rexton has been released from jail.

47-year old James Pictou of Saint-André-de-Madawaska being sentenced to time served as he was in custody since his arrest on October 17.

Pictou pleading guilty to seven charges stemming from incidents on the Elispogtog First Nation and near Rexton, including uttering a threat towards a First Nation peacekeeper, uttering threats to kill an RCMP dog by saying "Bring that dog, I'll kill that dog" while holding a long peace of wood, and assaulting a police officer by pointing a can of bear spray at him.

He will be under house arrest for there months and under curfew for six months and is not allowed to participate in any shale gas protests in New Brunswick. He is also being ordered to stay a kilometre away from employees and equipment belonging to SWN Resources and its subcontractors.

VIDEO: Saint Johners Will Dig Out Again

It's not even winter yet but you would never know that by looking outside.

The second storm in four days making for difficult if not dangerous driving all over the city.

The RCMP tweeting that some roads are icy and motorists who have to drive should go very slow.

The Mounties responding to a number of vehicles off the road today.

Flights are delayed in and out of the Saint John airport. 

You can see our list of cancellations by clicking the 'bus delays and cancellations" tab.

Dickey Gets 2 Years Jail Time

27-year-old Luke Dickey of Saint John was sentenced to federal time today on a series of fraud-related charges. Dickey pleaded guilty to running several scams in which he attempted to return items to stores which he had stolen, including baby items and expensive liquor.

Dickey begged the judge to send him to federal prison saying he needs the help for his drug addiction that's only available in a bigger institution.

Judge Henrik Tonning obliged, sentencing Dickey to two years in jail. 

West Side Arsonist Sentenced To Federal Time

40 year old Timothy Edward Clements getting 5 years federal time in connection with two counts of arson on the Dever Road.

On October 22 and November 7, police were called out to the Dever Road where  a transport truck and a garage were both destroyed by fire. The court heard those dates weren't the first time there had been calls to that area about suspicious fires.

Clements said in court he never would have done it is he were in his right mind.

The small business that owned the building lost over $150,000 dollars as well as all their licenses, documents, and contracts. Clements was also hit with a 10 year driving prohibition due to a DUI a few weeks prior.

Lorneville Will Get A Temporary Bridge In January

The Province will build a temporary bridge at the Lorneville Creek Causeway in January.

The work will about three weeks at a cost of $200,000.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams says they plan to make longer-term permanent repairs next year if they can find the money.

The Lorneville Road has been closed since early December due to a sinkhole in the area thanks to an old pipe.

A detour is posted in the area.

Man Facing Charges In Geary Gas Bar Robbery

A 31-year old man is facing charges in connection with a robbery at a convenience store and gas bar in Geary.
 
At around 8pm on Monday, a man came into the store on Broad Road demanding money. He made off with some cash and tobacco products but no one was hurt. Police nabbing a suspect within two hours of the crime. 

Troy Parker of Wirral being charged with robbery and committing an indictable offense while wearing a mask. He has waived his bail hearing and will be back in court on the morning of December 30.

Funeral For City Teen On Saturday

A funeral service is coming up on Saturday for 17 year old Gavin Adams.

The Saint John High student died earlier this week after being reported missing to police on Sunday.

He is described as a dependable friend who loved to play guitar and enjoyed being on the swim team and in the choir.

Visitation is tomorrow and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 at Brenan's on Paradise Row with the funeral on Saturday at the Church of St. Andrew and St. David at noon.

Man Who Robbed His Boss Sentenced To 4 Years

After getting drunk and robbing his own employer, 35-year-old Simon Basque gets a sentence of 4 years in jail for robbery.

He has to submit a DNA sample and he can't own any weapons for 10 years.

Basque pleaded guilty to holding up his boss's brother at knife point, demanding a debit card, the PIN number, and car keys. He then tied up the victim in a bathroom and took off in their van. He was later pulled over in Quebec and arrested.

He said he doesn't know why he did it considering he didn't want to hurt anyone and he even had money on him at the time.

It's A Greasy Drive Today

It's a pretty scene out there today...but not so pretty when you're driving. 

Sgt Dave Cowan of Saint John Police says people should be extra cautious on the roads today.
 
He tells CHSJ News the roads are typical for a winter storm with a lot of them being snowpacked and slushy.

He suggests drivers slow down and leave a lot of space bewteen your vehicle and the vehicle in front of them.
 
He says police have responded to about a dozen minor accidents in the Uptown area today.

To follow the storm's track, click here

Suspicious Vehicle Fire In The North End

City Police responding to a suspicious car fire in the North end. 

Sergeant Jay Henderson says a vehicle behind a building on MacLaren Boulevard was fully engulfed in flames when crews showed up on the scene just before 4am this morning. The car has since been towed away for forensic examination.

Henderson says police also responding to two fires yesterday including an apartment fire off of Duke Street West that started on a mattress, and one on Millidge Street, where a plow was on fire.

Warning For City About Going To Arbitration

Avoid arbitration if you can........That warning delivered to City Hall management by Councillor Gerry Lowe who has had years of experience negotiating union contracts. 

He says just going before an arbitration Board will cost thousands and thousands of dollars in lawyers' fees and thousands of dollars beforehand.

Lowe points out the unions that went to arbitration wound up with wage increases 15 per cent higher as compared to negotiated settlements over a ten year period.

City Manager Pat Woods says there has to be greater flexibility in future contact agreements because city revenue is tight and will be for the foreseeable future.

Common Councillor David Merrithew, who chairs the city's Finance Committee, warns the wage increases of the past are no longer sustainable.

No Charges In Fatal Baxter's Corner Shooting

No criminal charges will be laid in the deadly shooting of a Baxters Corner man in November 2012.

RCMP investigators had recommended to the Crown charges of murder, manslaughter and criminal negligence be considered in connection with the death of 31-year-old Ryan Firlotte; however, the Crown Prosecutors Office decided not to proceed with charges because there was no likelihood of conviction.

Ryan Firlotte and two other men were shot during an altercation in Baxters Corner with a 35-year-old man who also lived there. Firlotte and the other two men were in a vehicle that had been struck by bullets. The 35-year-old man under investigation for the shooting had been assaulted in the Saint John area earlier that same day.

The investigation determined that all the individuals involved in the incident knew one another.

NB Liquor Announces Holiday Hours

If you like a little holiday tipple, you'll want to keep in mind the holiday hours for NB Liquor locations announced today.
 
The regular hours will vary over the next 10 days or so.


●    Sunday, Dec. 22: Open noon to 5 p.m.
●    Monday, Dec. 23: Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
●    Tuesday, Dec. 24: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
●    Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day): Closed.
●    Thursday, Dec. 26 (Boxing Day): Closed.
●    Friday, Dec. 27, to Monday, Dec. 30: Regular operating hours.
●    Tuesday, Dec. 31: Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
●    Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014: Closed.
●    Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014: Regular hours resume.

NB Liquor's 80 agency outlets may open all days except Christmas Day. Hours may vary by location.

Common Councillors Ask Lots Of Questions On Draft City Budget

Common Council has seen the draft 2014 city budget and is still hopeful of passing it next Monday night. 

City Manager Pat Woods concedes the lowering of the property assessments on appeal by two pulp and paper mills in the city ruled out any reduction to the tax rate. Woods told councillors he believes the reduction in the tax base is a one off and he's optmistic the city's economy will get better down the road. 

Mayor Mel Norton says councillors had a lot of questions but, in his view, appeared generally satisfied with the budget.
 
Councillor Susan Fullerton wants to see more cost reduction actually take place instead of just talking about it.
 
Woods telling Council more flexibility is needed in contract agreements with the municipal unions.

Schools Closed In Saint John With Storm

Another 10 to 15 centimeters of snow expected in the Saint John area with the latest weather maker. 

Jean-Marc Couturier of Environment Canada tells CHSJ News the snow should end by mid afternoon but then the winds will pick up which will blow the snow about and reduce visibility.

The brunt of the snow will be falling this morning from 7 to noonhour.

All schools are closed today in the Anglophone South School District. The Francophone South School District has closed its schools in Saint John and Quispamsis.

Mayors In K-V Want Changes To Unconditional Grant System

Fundamentally flawed is how Rothesay Mayor Bill Bishop describes the unconditional grant system in a letter written to provincial Local Government Minister Danny Soucy. 

He tells Soucy he does not want to see more money in the grant pool, but for the money to be distributed more fairly. Quispamsis Mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ News he completely agrees with Bishop.

Driscoll says the grant for the town is down more than $147,000 and that decrease benefits other communities, who will see their grants go up. He says it's unfair and he would like to see more equity when it comes to distribution. Rothesay's grant will be decreasing by almost $100,000. The only neighbouring community to go up is Grand Bay-Westfield by over $12,000.  

Quispamsis holding off on rolling out their budget until the new year because of the cut to the unconditional grant---because it's less than expected, they need time for more review.

Keep the Shovel Close, More Snow Is On The Way

Get ready for the second storm within four days. 

The Saint John area is in for more snow.
 
Environment Canada Claude Cote tells CHSJ News a snowfall warning has been issued for our region beginning with 5 cm's overnight.

Cote says Sussex, Saint John, Kent County and southeast Moncton are looking at 15 to 20 centimetres of snow by tomorrow night.

Following the dig out, Cote says we are looking at a warm spell closer to the weekend.

Case Of Motel Owner Charged With Arson Delayed

The man charged with burning the Blue Moon Motel being given another court date.

The defense asking for more time in St. Stephen Provincial Court this morning so Gordon Lankisch from St. Andrews, and another man from Saint John may review disclosure in the case.

The Blue Moon Motel was mostly destroyed by fire in 2010.

Judge David Walker setting the matter over until February 25th, when both men will enter a plea and elect to be tried by judge and jury, or judge alone.

Four Arrested In Three-Month Drug Investigation

A three-month police investigation leading to the arrest of four people and the seizure of nearly 35 pounds of pot and $16,000 in cash.

RCMP say in October, a 46-year old man and a 45-year old woman both from Saint John were arrested and two and a half pounds of weed were seized from a home in Carter's Point.

Two vehicles were intercepted in Lincoln last week and 15 pounds of marijuana were seized along with more than $14,000 in cash. A 58-year old man and 60-year old woman both from Woodstock being arrested and the 45-year old woman who was arrested in October was arrested again. A search of a residence in Woodstock turned up 18 pounds of marijuana and $1500 in cash.

All four are expected to appear in court at a later date.

UPDATE: Snook Gets An Additional 3 Months In Jail

Donnie Snook gets an extra three months in jail on three sex charges stemming from when he was living in Newfoundland.

The jail time is in addition to the 18 year sentence he received in Saint John for crimes against children.

Snook appearing in a City courtroom today looking thin, with a goatee and a shaved head.

There were four charges originally but one was withdrawn because the victim was 14 at the time. Snook's lawyer Dennis Boyle says his client's participation in this was minimal adding it was his first sexual experience as an adult.

The Crown wanted Snook to get a year for each of the new charges to which he pleaded guilty.

Pensioners Could Get Cost Of Living Increase

It might not entirely quell their fears about the Shared Risk Plan--but retirees who had been receiving pensions under the Public Service Superannuation Act could receive a cost-of-living increase in 2014 equal to 100 per cent of the inflation rate under the new plan.

The cost-of-living increase will depend, however, on how well the plan is funded, but in a release Finance Minister Blaine Higgs claims the new plan is designed in such a way that the likelihood of providing annual cost-of-living increases is very high. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, retirees' pensions will increase by 0.96 per cent  based on the average change in inflation.

Higgs says if a shared risk model had been adopted 20 years ago, the cost-of-living increases  retirees received would have been the same as what they were under the former plan.

City-Wide Crackdown Leads To 29 Arrests

A special operation known as Operation Sweep 2 has been bitter news for the local criminal element.

Sergeant Jay Henderson of the Saint John Police Department explains they reassigned officers from their regular detachments and formed a special unit to undertake Operation Sweep 2.

In total, 29 people from all over the city were arrested and charged with over 103 criminal charges including weapons offences, drug dealing, and assaults. 

Over $102,000 in drugs and cash were also seized.

Threats On Facebook Lead To Arrest Of Teen & Other Crimes

A few items from the police blotter today--a 26 year old man was arrested on Broad Street after breaking into a home and passing out on the couch. He's being held in provincial court to answer to charges.

Threats on social media are nothing to be taken lightly, as a 17 year old girl from one of the uptown high schools has learned.The teen was been arrested after making threats via Facebook. She will be appearing in youth court at a later date.

And at around 4pm yesterday police received a call to the Trade and Convention Center area about some teenagers who had been sprayed with a pepper-spray like substance. When they arrived, several teenagers were showing symptoms of having been sprayed and made their way to the hospital.

Police say this wasn't a random act and they have a suspect in mind.

Police Confirm Identity Of Body Discovered

City Police cordoned off an area by the train bridge on Chesley Drive late yesterday afternoon as you turn left off Hilyard Street towards the former Acadian Lines bus station.  Yellow police tape could be seen.

Searchers who were out looking for 17 year old Gavin Adams came across a body late yesterday afternoon.
 
Police have now confirmed the body is that of the teen who was reported missing late Sunday afternoon. 

Adams was last seen Saturday night in the area of Chesley Drive. Police don't suspect foul play but are awaiting the medical report on cause of death.

Not Everyone Obeyed Parking Ban For Snow Removal

There's been a lot of activity taking place overnight in the South-Central Peninsula with city crews removing snow from the streets. 

A ban on parking was declared yesterday by the city until 7 this morning but apparently not everyone got the word. 

Police tell CHSJ News at least 16 vehicles have been towed and counting.