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Man wanted in Connecticut on sex charges By Judy Cole, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun A fugitive, wanted on criminal charges in the United States, has been arrested by the RCMP in Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation). Scott Scharr, an American citizen, appeared in custody at the Court of King\u2019s Bench in Woodstock on Dec. 18 before Chief Justice Tracey Deware. He was arrested on a warrant issued under the federal Extradition Act. Jacqueline Palumbo, legal counsel for the Attorney General of Canada in Ottawa, was present for the court appearance via video. Palumbo told the court Scharr was wanted in the State of Connecticut on charges of invitation to sexual touching and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Palumbo said the Attorney General would seek an… <\/p>\n

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Man wanted in Connecticut on sex charges By Judy Cole, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun A fugitive, wanted on criminal charges in the United States, has been arrested by the RCMP in Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation). Scott Scharr, an American citizen, appeared in custody at the Court of King\u2019s Bench in Woodstock on Dec. 18 before Chief Justice Tracey Deware. He was arrested on a warrant issued under the federal Extradition Act. Jacqueline Palumbo, legal counsel for the Attorney General of Canada in Ottawa, was present for the court appearance via video. Palumbo told the court Scharr was wanted in the State of Connecticut on charges of invitation to sexual touching and possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material. Palumbo said the Attorney General would seek an... <\/p>\n

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