As part of an ongoing arson investigation into three recent fires which damaged businesses in Pictou, Pictou District RCMP arrested a 55-year-old New Brunswick man on April 15 for arson. The man was briefly held in police custody and released on April 16. He is facing three charges of arson and is scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on August 10, 2020.
The three arsons occurred in the Town of Pictou between March 19 and April 7. The Hector Quay and Pictou Golf Club suffered damage to their exteriors, while the local recycling depot was completely destroyed in three separate fires. No one was injured as a result of any of the incidents.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have witnessed these fires or has any information to provide about them are requested to call the RCMP at 902-755-4141. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
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