THREE ARRESTED FOLLOWING SERIES OF BREAK-INS ON BELL ISLAND

(Nov 10th)

Bell Island RCMP have arrested three men in connection with a series of recent break and enters on the island.

Nineteen-year-old Brady Rose, 28-year-old Cody Whalen and 33-year-old Justin Parsons all appeared in provincial court on Monday, November 9.

The investigation began on October 29, when police responded to a report of a break and enter at a garage on Knights of Columbus Drive around 5:45 p.m. A number of tools were reported stolen.

On November 4, the same homeowner reported a second break-in, this time at their residence. Items including guitars and a gaming system were stolen.

Police identified Rose and Whalen, both of Bell Island, as suspects in the two incidents.

On November 5, officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a store on Quigley’s Line. A witness reported seeing two men fleeing the store on foot with stolen merchandise.

Video surveillance obtained during the investigation identified one of the men as Whalen and the second as Parsons.

All three men were arrested without incident on Sunday, November 8. They were held in custody overnight before appearing in court Monday.

Rose faces multiple charges, including two counts each of breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence, theft under $5,000, mischief and trespassing at night. He is also charged with being disguised with intent and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Whalen faces three counts each of breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence, theft under $5,000, mischief and trespassing at night. He is also charged with two counts of being disguised with intent and eight counts of failing to comply with a release order.

Parsons faces charges including breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence, two counts of theft under $5,000, three counts of mischief, breaking and entering, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

The investigation remains ongoing.