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Murder charge laid in disappearance of Pictou County man

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A man from Torbrook is facing first-degree murder charges in the disappearance of Steven Boudreau, who was last seen about a month ago.

It was April 19 when they got the call that 61-year-old Boudreau was missing from Hopewell, south of New Glasgow, according to an RCMP news release.

Police labeled the case as suspicious on April 24. That day, they found a white Honda Accord in Kings County that they believe belonged to Boudreau. That is also when major crimes took over the case.

Through the investigation, they found enough evidence to lead them to Boudreau’s remains.

On Wednesday, they arrested 29-year-old Cory Reid Palmer at a home on East Torbrook Road in Torbrook.

Palmer remains in custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court June 16.

The investigation is ongoing, with help from forensics experts and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Disappearance of Pictou Co. man now suspicious, major crimes investigating

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The disappearance of a man from Pictou County has now been deemed suspicious and major crimes has taken over the investigation.

RCMP say they asked for help finding Steven Boudreau, 61, who was last seen on Elgin Rd. in Hopewell around 5 p.m., April 18.

He is described as 6’2, about 190 lbs with grey hair and blue eyes.

Earlier Friday, officers found a white Honda Accord in Kings County which is believed to belong to Boudreau. It is being processed by forensics.

If you have any information you are asked to call RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

STOLEN VASES

Dozens of vases stolen from graves at Pictou County cemetery

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More than a dozen metal vases have been stolen from headstones at a cemetery in Sylvester.

On April 4, Pictou County RCMP responded to reports of the missing vases and went to the site on Alma Road, according to a news release.

They estimate more than 60 vases were stolen between March 21 and April 4.

Police say cemetery staff confirmed the vases were not taken during routine maintenance or upkeep.

They are asking anyone with information that may be able to assist investigators to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 and reference file number 2026-434921.

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Man helps community after being victimized

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A general contracting business owner went from victim to hero in Antigonish and Pictou Counties.

Johnny Moore is being praised after turning a crime against him into a way to give back by purchasing six security cameras to help improve community safety and deter future crimes.

His pickup truck was stolen and later linked to a hit and run in New Glasgow, according to the RCMP, along with other alleged criminal activity including a theft at the North Bay Fisherman’s Co-Op.

He shared with us how it hit him in the heart to find out his vehicle was used to commit crimes in the community.

“I just felt so bad that I didn’t go physically try to get the truck back earlier myself than what I did. I didn’t like anybody going through that kind of stuff,” expressed Moore.

He says he does not want to sit in his truck again as it was destroyed and full of needles when it was recovered.

Instead of letting the experience define him, Moore chose to help others.

Community member Kate MacEachern explains Moore’s story from her eyes.

“I hate using the word victim, but he was a victim like the rest of us that were stolen from,” she shared.

“His vehicle was taken. It was badly damaged the whole nine yards. And instead of living in that feeling, he decided to help us and help so many other people that had been victimized with his truck.”

She says this powerful moment impacted not just the Ballantyne’s Cove community, but his own and so many people along the way.