The RCMP has arrested a 31-year-old Yarmouth County man for nine counts of arson. The investigation was conducted by Yarmouth Rural RCMP and the Yarmouth/ Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and assistance was provided by members of local volunteer fire departments.
The suspicious fires occurred between September 2018 and February 2020, in Amirault's Hill and Hubbard's Point.
The suspect was arrested on March 25 and was later released on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Yarmouth Provincial Court on July 20.
File # 2020393838
Cpl. Jennifer Clarke
Public Information Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Cell: 902-222-0154
jennifer.clarke@rcmp-grc.gc.ca