Accused in North Sydney Beating Case Released on Bail

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

One of the people charged in connection with a brutal assault on a homeless man in North Sydney has been released after a bail hearing yesterday.

 

47-year-old Gordon William Bobbitt faces a charge of obstruction of justice in the case.

 

He’s been released on recognizance and is due back in court on August 28^th to enter a plea.

 

 34-year-old James Darren Clarke also faces a count of obstruction of justice in the case.

 

Clarke will remain in custody after a court appearance yesterday while he awaits another bail hearing that’s scheduled for August 12^th.

 

Regional Police have charged a total of six people after 48-year-old Shawn Curtis Jack was found seriously injured in a North Sydney parking lot on July 14th.

 

Jack is now recovering in a Halifax hospital.

 

 

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Gas Unchanged, Diesel Up

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

The price of gas remained unchanged, overnight.

A litre of regular gas still goes for a minimum $1.35.6 in Cape Breton.

However, diesel went up by 2.3 cents a litre and now costs a minimum of $1.33.1.

 

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Stabbing in Whitney Pier

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

Cape Breton Regional Police says a man was stabbed in Whitney Pier, last night.

 

They add officers got the call at around 7:00.

 

The man was taken to hospital where he was treated and released.

 

Police say charges are pending against another man.

 

They say the victim and the suspect know one another.

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Bail Hearings for Two Men Charged in Beating Case

Written by Bobby Nock. Posted in Local News

Two men charged in connection to a brutal assault on a homeless man in North Sydney are due back in court today for bail hearings.

 

47-year-old Gordon William Bobbitt and 34-year-old James Darren Clarke are each charged with obstruction of justice in the case.

 

Regional Police have charged a total of six people after 48-year-old Shawn Curtis Jack was found bloodied and bruised in a North Sydney parking lot on July 14th.

 

Jack remains in a Halifax hospital where he’s recovering from serious injuries.

 

 

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NB Man Seriously Injured In Ben Eoin

Written by Dave Desveaux. Posted in Local News

A 25-year-old New Brunswick man has been air-lifted to Halifax with life-threatening injuries after reportedly jumping from a moving vehicle at the Ben Eoin Beach Campground earlier today. Cape Breton Regional Police say they were called to the scene at around 11 am. The victim was taken to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and later transported to Halifax for further treatment. Officers are currently investigating the incident in conjunction with the Forensic Identification Unit. We’ll have more details as they become available.

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