RCMP Says "Bottle Bombs" Are More Than Just A Prank

It might seem like a harmless childhood prank to some; however, the St Andrews RCMP is warning the public that so-called "bottle bombs" are serious business.

The RCMP is investigating reports that as many as five "bottle bombs" were set off in a residential area of the seaside village. Remnants from one of the devices indicated that plastic bottles were used to create the explosions.

Sgt. Robert MacKnight warns the public that it's more than a prank, and people caught setting them off could face criminal charges such as mischief, endangering life, or arson.

Body Indentified Near Sussex As Wanted Man

Sussex RCMP have identified the body found yesterday in a vehicle parked in the woods near the Carsonville Road in Smiths Creek.

The body is that of 49-year-old Robin White, who was wanted by Sussex RCMP in connection with a stabbing of a woman on February 27.

An autopsy has been completed and the cause of his death isn't considered suspicious.

NB Doctors Suing Alward Government For Medicare Cuts

The province's doctors are taking the Alward government to court.

The New Brunswick Medical Society is saying they've lost trust in the Tories as a result of Medicare cuts and a long line of "disrespected" written agreements. The signed agreement the government is allegedly refusing to honour binds doctors to a 0% fee increase and lasts through this year. The society says the lawsuit stems mainly from unilateral cuts Medicare, violating that agreement and their commitment to 0%.

New Brunswick Medical Society President Dr Robert Desjardins tells Tide News the history of clashes between the NB government and its doctors could be scaring off medical professionals who would otherwise want to practice here.

The last time the Medical Society pursued legal action against the province was in 2009 against the Liberals--and on the campaign trail the Tories had promised never to let that happen again.

Thousand Of Dollars In Damage After Frontloader Stolen

The RCMP in Oromocto looking for some help in finding whomever stole a front loader from a construction site near the new Highway 8 in Taymouth and caused thousands of dollars damage to highway road signs and blockades. 

At one point, a concrete barrier was lifted over an overpass and dropped on a secondary road below. The front loader was abandoned in the woods near Penniac. 

Police believe the front loader was stolen sometime between April 12th and the 14th.

Capital Region Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this, or any other crime. 

You can contact the RCMP at 506-357-4300 or 1-888-506-RCMP (7267) or anonymously through Crime Stoppers online at crimenb.ca or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Remains Found In Riverview Indentified As 18 Year Old From NS

The RCMP say human remains found last week in Riverview are those of an 18-year-old Halifax-area man reported missing nearly six years ago.

Police say the skeletal remains of Emmett Price were identified through dental records.

His remains were discovered in a wooded area and the cause of death remains under investigation but evidence gathered so far does not point to foul play.

At the time of his disappearance back in 2007, police in Halifax said Price left his home in Fall River with no money nor identification and without his medication for schizophrenia.

Chief Says A Closed Door Prevented Further Fire Damage To Home

Our local fire chief says closing a door prevented a house fire from spreading further.

St. Stephen Fire Chief Jeff Richardson tells Tide News the department responded to a call that came in just after 3pm yesterday (Wednesday) of a house fire in Burnt Hill, just outside of St. Stephen.

Richardson says the cause appears accidental, most likely starting from an electric heater in the bedroom and is not suspicious.

The Chief tells us there is significant smoke damage to the home, but because the bedroom door was closed, fire damage was restricted to that room alone.

He says two pets were injured in the incident.