by Regional Police say a routine traffic stop led to the arrest of two men who are alleged to have stolen gas and several propane tanks. Patrol officers in New Waterford say they observed a GMC Jimmy traveling down Ellsworth Avenue at a high rate of speed at about 9 o’clock last night. After stopping the vehicle and checking its license plate, police said they were able to link the vehicle to a reported theft of gas from Membertou earlier yesterday evening. Police add that propane tanks were in the vehicle, along with further evidence indicating the possibility that the tanks were taken from a secure location. The vehicle’s two occupants were arrested, and police say they were able to connect the propane tanks to a storage cabinet at Broadway Convenience Store in Whitney Pier. The driver of the vehicle, a 36-year-old New Waterford man, faces two counts of theft, and single counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Break In Instruments, and a Breach of Probation. The passenger, a 22 year-old man from Glace Bay, also faces charges of Theft and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Both suspects have been released from custody on a promise to appear in court.
Dave Desveaux
Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.
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