An RCMP cruiser can be seen in this file photo. Image: Staff photo

Man charged for fire department break-in

Jessica Laing November 26, 2025 11:44 am Last Updated on November 26, 2025 11:44 am

A man has been charged after a recent break and enter at a fire department in Guysborough County.

The theft occurred at Seven Communities Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 344 in Hadleyville on October 12.

Backup fuel and donated prizes for their grand opening were taken, while essential tools and equipment needed for firefighting were not damaged or missing.

On November 20, RCMP arrested 27-year-old Brent Chisholm of Summerside, Nova Scotia.

He is charged with break and enter and was released by police on the condition to attend Antigonish Provincial Court on January 28.

Jessica Laing

Jessica Laing is a news reporter for Acadia Broadcasting who graduated from the journalism program at Humber College (now known as Humber Polytechnic). She is based in the Port Hawkesbury area of Nova Scotia and is an award-winning photographer. Contact Jessica at LaingJ@radioabl.ca.
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