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Charges Laid in Connection with a House Party in Pictou

Nov 8, 2021 | Local News

RCMP say a 22-year-old man faces a number of charges after shots were fired at a house party on Veteran’s Drive in Pictou on October 31st.

Police allege early that morning, a man shot at a woman outside a home. The woman wasn’t injured, ran inside and locked the door. Police also allege the man smashed a door window in the house, got inside and stabbed a person before being tackled by people at the party.

Some of the victims were treated in hospital as a result of the incident, but no one was seriously hurt.

Police say Dylan MacNeil has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Break and Enter, two counts of Assault With a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Uttering Threats, Possession of a Weapon or Imitation, Careless Use of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Endangering Life. MacNeil is scheduled to appear and Pictou Provincial Court tomorrow.


Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year