News release
Meteghan RCMP charge man with 18 offences after violent assault
April 17, 2026
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Belliveau’s Cove, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Meteghan RCMP has charged a man with attempted murder and other offences following a serious and violent assault.
On April 9 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Belliveau Lake Estate Rd. RCMP and EHS attended. A man was safely arrested at the home and a victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Daniel Joseph Weir, 33, of Belliveau’s Cove, is charged with 18 offences, including:
- Attempt to Commit Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm (2 counts)
- Assault with a Weapon (3 counts)
- Assault (4 counts)
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
Weir was also arrested for outstanding warrants associated to unrelated investigations. He had a first court appearance on April 10 at Digby Provincial Court and remains in custody pending a scheduled court appearance on April 23.
File #: 2026-459006