SYDNEY, N.S. — Two people are facing firearm offences in connection with an ongoing investigation by Cape Breton Regional Police into the activities of “outlawed motorcycle clubs”.
James Robert Osmond Berthiaume, 53, and Jennifer Lynn Chisholm, 50, both of Ben Eoin, are charged with unauthorized possession of firearms, careless use of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
They have been released from police custody on conditions and are to appear in provincial court Nov. 30 to enter pleas.
Among the conditions of their release, the accused are not to associate with any other members of the Outlaws or Black Pistons motorcycle clubs or attend their clubhouses.
The pair were charged after police executed a search warrant in connection with an East Bay Highway property last week.
Police seized two firearms, including one that was loaded, ammunition, and clothing affiliated with motorcycle clubs.
- Systems meant to keep motorists safe failed to prevent a pickup driver on drugs from crashing oncoming group of motorcyclists in New Hampshire leading to the death of seven bikers
- Police have arrested two Mongrel Mob members in a series of raids that turned up firearms and drugs.
- Murder Suspect is a reputed member of Hells Angels outlaw affiliate club the Red Devils Motorcycle Club
- Senior leaders of the Comancheros and Rebels gangs have been arrested and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash
- Three Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang members have been charged following a search of the clubhouse
In September, regional police made arrests in Glace Bay resulting in charges against three individuals including drug trafficking and weapon possession.
The Glace Bay arrests are also linked to the Black Pistons and the Outlaws motorcycle clubs.
Police seized more than $120,000 worth of drugs including 600 grams of pure cocaine, cannabis resin, Ritalin and hash. Officers also seized $12,000 worth of cash.
