Nova Scotia man charged with attempted murder, arson and uttering threats

Published Friday July 3rd, 2009

THE CANADIAN PRESS

MONASTERY, N.S. - A Nova Scotia man is facing a charge of attempted murder after police responded to a call for help from a residence in Monastery.

When officers arrived at the scene, the house was on fire and the lone occupant had escaped unharmed.

Police later arrested 36-year-old James Bernard DeCoste of nearby Antigonish.

DeCoste has been charged with attempted murder, arson, uttering threats and production of a controlled substance.

DeCoste was arraigned on the charges today in provincial court in Antigonish.

He is to return to court Monday.

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