Arson Accused Due in Court, Today

by Bobby NockAugust 26, 2016

Two men are due in court today after being charged in connection with 16 fires throughout the Florence and Bras d’Or areas.

Regional Police say 49 year-old Stephen Tremblett from North Sydney faces 12 charges of Arson.

24 year-old James Clayton MacDonald from Bras d’Or is charged with 16 counts of Arson.

Police say the pair was arrested after an intensive investigation that also involved the Fire Marshall’s Office.

They add their investigation is ongoing.

Tremblett and MacDonald were held at the Cape Breton Correctional facility overnight to await today’s court appearance.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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