Fredericton Independent

Fredericton Independent

Burton man accused of trashing church lawn

Gabriel Longstaff, 22, also faces allegations of dangerous driving and flight from Mounties

Don MacPherson
Feb 26, 2026
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A Burton man is due back in court next month on allegations he committed driving offences last fall and that he caused thousands in damage to the lawn of a Hanwell church the same day.

Gabriel Longstaff (Photo: Facebook)

Gabriel Longstaff, 22, of Route 102, appeared in Fredericton provincial court Tuesday, scheduled for pleas on three charges.

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