**** HRP Media Release
Police request public’s assistance in stabbing investigation
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man who was involved in a stabbing that occurred earlier today in Halifax.
At approximately 11:45 a.m. police responded to a weapons complaint on the Mainland Linear Trail near Westridge Drive. Upon arrival, police located a man who was injured by another man who was not known to him with an edged weapon. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a white man in his mid to late 20s, 5’8” tall, short black hair and wearing all black clothing. The suspect was last seen walking down the path toward Main Avenue.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.
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**** RCMP Media Release
Police charge two people and arrest another in relation to a break and enter
RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged two people and, arrested another, in relation to a break and enter at a convenience store on St. Margarets Bay Rd. in Timberlea.
At approximately 4:45 a.m. yesterday morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at a convenience store on St. Margarets Bay Rd. in Timberlea. RCMP officers learned that individuals involved left the scene in a Dodge Ram.
Shortly after, HRP located the vehicle, completed a traffic stop and safely arrested the three occupants of the vehicle, two men and a woman.
Everette Allan Branscombe, 45, of Halifax, has been charged with:
- Breaking and Entering with Intent;
- Breaking and Entering and Committing Offence (two counts);
- Possession of Break-in Instrument;
- Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order
Christian Gordon Bennett, 36, of Halifax, has been charged with:
- Breaking and Entering with Intent;
- Breaking and Entering and Committing Offence (two counts);
- Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order (two counts);
- Possession of Break-in Instrument;
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The 34-year-old woman, of Halifax, was later released from custody and will appear in court at a later date.
Branscombe and Bennett were held in custody and will appear in Halifax Provincial Court today. Both men also face additional charges in connection to additional break and enters that recently occurred in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
