4 arrested following case of extortion with firearm

Four individuals are under arrest after a firearm was used in a case of extortion.

RCMP say officers responded to a report that four people attended a property in Green Creek and demanded money from those in the house on Dec. 11. The four suspects were allegedly in possession of a firearm.

Police say two suspects directed two people from the house into a vehicle and drove to an ATM for more money.

Officers located the vehicle used at a gas station in Stewiacke. A 19-year-old male and a youth were arrested.

Investigators identified the other two suspects and safely arrested them at a residence in Shubenacadie approximately 13 hours after the initial call.

During a search warrant at the residence, officers say they seized items supporting the investigation.

As a result, Brian Barr, 47, has been charged with eight offences, including extortion with a firearm, kidnapping, and robbery with a firearm.

Kaley O’Hara, 36, has been charged with extortion with a firearm, kidnapping, uttering threats, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Barr and O’Hara remain in custody pending court appearances. The other two suspects were released on condition of pending appearances in court.

RCMP say they do not believe the incident was random and that all people involved are known to each other.