New Glasgow Police Charge 32 Year Old Woman With Arson.

Woman Charged Following New Glasgow House Fire.

New Glasgow Police have charged a 32-year-old woman following an investigation into a residential fire that occurred on at a duplex residence on Dalcrombie Drive in New Glasgow.
New Glasgow Police, Emergency Health Services and New Glasgow Fire Department responded to a report of a fire on June 3, 2026 at 6:30 am.

The fire caused significant damage to the residence. No injuries were reported.

The investigation was lead by the New Glasgow Police Major Crime Unit and New Glasgow Patrol Units with assistance from the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal. The fire was determined to be an arson.

As a result of the investigation, Shelby Matheson, 32, has been charged with:

Arson – Disregard for Human Life, contrary to section 433(a) of the Criminal Code;
Failure to Comply with a Release Order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Shelby Matheson appeared in Pictou Provincial Court on June 9, 2026, and has been remanded into custody where she is scheduled to appear before the Pictou Provincial Court at a later date.

As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released at this time.

New Glasgow Police Major Crime Unit continues to investigate.

Source: RCMP Release