Arrests made in illegal moose practices investigation

Six people have been arrested after an investigation into illegal moose practices.  Eight search warrants were executed in the Miramichi and Neguac areas, with moose meat, antlers and meat-cutting equipment seized along with multiple weapons, drugs and more.  Charges will relate to illegal selling and possession.

Sentencing for sexual exploitation delayed

A sentencing hearing for a teacher and youth pastor for sexually exploiting two teenage boys has been delayed.

34 year old Ryan hachey of Rothesay was in court yesterday to be sentenced by it wasn’t clear whether one of the boys wanted to file a victim impact statement. So the judge adjourned things until later today.

Hachey pleaded guilty last month to two counts of sexual exploitation. He’s facing a minimum of one year in jail.

The first victim was abused while Hachey was a church volunteer in the Kennebecasis valley. The second was a student in the Sussex area.