Bail Hearing for Arson Suspect

by Bobby NockSeptember 6, 2016

One of two members of the Florence Volunteer Fire Department charged in connection to a string of arsons in the community is due back in court today for a bail hearing.
49 year-old Stephen Tremblett from North Sydney faces 12 charges of Arson.
His co-accused, 24 year-old James Clayton MacDonald from Bras d’Or faces 16 counts of arson.

Last week, MacDonald was released into his parents’ custody on 11,000 dollars’ bail posted by him and his parents.

He’s due back in court on September 20^th.

The charges against both men are in connection to 16 fires that took place over the last several months.

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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