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Police lay attempted murder charges
Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an attempted murder that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this month.
On August 10 at approximately 2:20 p.m., police responded to a physical disturbance at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. Officers located a man with life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Scott Edward Andrew Myers, 29, appeared in Dartmouth provincial court to face the following charges:
- Attempted murder
- Aggravated assault
- Assault with a weapon
Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
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RCMP arrest man for firearms offence
Eskasoni RCMP Detachment has arrested a man for Pointing a Firearm.
On August 18, at approximately 11:05 a.m., officers responded to a report that a man pointed a firearm at another person during a verbal dispute in Eskasoni. The two people involved are known to each other.
Officers attended and safely arrested the man. Investigators also seized one non-operable replica firearm.
The man arrested was released on conditions and is due in Eskasoni Provincial Court on October 15th, 2024. He will face charges of Pointing a Firearm, Assault with a Weapon, and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose. His name cannot be shared at this time.
