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Do you recognize this person?
Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a break-in to a business on Lysander Ave. in Debert.
The break-in occurred between 10 p.m. on Dec. 30 and 6:30 a.m. on Dec 31. During the break-in, a white 2004 Chevrolet 3500 dually with “Ritchie Brothers” written on the side, was stolen. This person was observed on video surveillance.
Pls. call 902-893-6820 or CrimeStoppers. Photos of the person and, a stock image of the truck, are included with this post.
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Nova Scotia RCMP refers matter to Serious Incident Response Team
On December 31, 2023, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to an incident at a home on Harbourview Rd. in Pictou Landing First Nation where a man was threatening people who are known to him.
During the response, an RCMP officer discharged their firearm as officers attempted to arrest the suspect. The injured male was provided first aid and transported to hospital by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries. No one else was injured during the incident and the investigation is ongoing.
Pictou County District RCMP has referred the matter to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). SiRT independently investigates all serious incidents which arise from the actions of police in Nova Scotia. There does not have to be an allegation of wrongdoing.
Given the matter is now being investigated by SiRT, the RCMP will respectfully refrain from discussing further details.
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SiRT Investigating Police Shooting in Pictou Landing
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The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a matter involving the discharge of a firearm by the RCMP which resulted in serious injury.
Early on January 1, 2024, the SiRT was contacted regarding a police shooting of a male in Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia on December 31, 2023. Preliminary information suggests the following:
- The RCMP were called to an incident where a male was allegedly threatening to harm himself and others with a weapon and was allegedly involved in a domestic assault.
- Two officers were approached by the male and ultimately discharged a conducted energy weapon (CEW) and a firearm, striking the male and injuring him.
- The male was transported to hospital, where he remains. It is understood that his injuries are not life-threatening.
In accordance with the Police Act, the RCMP contacted the SiRT which has assumed responsibility for the investigation.
The SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of public interest that may have arisen from the actions of any police officer in Nova Scotia. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine if charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.
