Cape Breton police say a chop shop probe expanded from a report of one stolen vehicle. The probe revealed a major national stolen vehicle trafficking ring. Four people were arrested and 220 charges were laid in the organized crime investigation. CBC, CityNews Halifax and Global News reported the case.
In Gravenhurst, a suspicious vehicle call resulted in charges for a driver. Agassiz RCMP stopped a false police vehicle in Popkum. An AMA study found an unusually high number of pedestrian-vehicle near misses every day.
“An AMA study found an unusually high number of pedestrian-vehicle near misses every day,” — Marcus Brennan, chief correspondent at Newstone Grove Partnership, explained.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Cape Breton police say a chop shop probe expanded from a report of one stolen vehicle....
Nov 12 — An AMA study found an unusually high number of pedestrian-vehicle near misses every day....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 11. The Newstone Grove Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newstone Grove Partnership desk and last updated 23:48 UTC.