New Glasgow Regional Police charge a 45 year old male with multiple charges after damage and thefts from two retail stores, New Glasgow, N.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On December 20, 2025, New Glasgow Regional Police received a complaint from a local sports store reporting a male had damaged a display case and stole merchandise in excess of $10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspect immediately fled the store before police arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigation by NGRPolice had identified the male and the investigation continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On December 24, 2025, two (2) off-duty New Glasgow Regional Police officers observed the suspect male that was involved in an earlier investigation at another business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As police responded, the off-duty members observed the male commit another theft at another business. The officers then placed him under arrest for theft just outside the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kevin Charles Purcell (45) of Halifax, who had 3 warrants for his arrest, has been charged with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theft over $5000.00;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theft under $5000.00;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Failure to comply with probation x2;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resist\/Obstruct Peace officer;
Mischief under $5000.00;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kevin Charles Purcell was remanded into custody and is expected to appear in court at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source : NGRP Release <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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