Fredericton Independent

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City man denies break-in, driving charges

City man denies break-in, driving charges

John Irving Somerville, 59, surprised at plea court to discover warrant out for his arrest

Don MacPherson
Apr 03, 2024
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A Fredericton man who denied criminal charges Wednesday of dangerous driving and breaking into a Maugerville home ended up in custody on a warrant from another jurisdiction.

John Irving Somerville, 59, of Canada Street, appeared in Fredericton provincial court Wednesday to answer to two criminal charges and one count under the provincial Motor Vehicle Act.

Courtroom No. 5 in the Justice Building in downtown Fredericton. (Photo: Don MacPherson/The Fredericton Independent)

The defendant stands accused of breaking into the Route 105 residence of Raymond Duplisea with intent to commit an indictable offence, dangerous driving and driving while his licence was suspended, all in Maugerville on Jan. 1.

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