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East Hants District RCMP arrests man for pointing firearm following collision
East Hants District RCMP has arrested a man after he pointed a firearm at another driver following a collision.
On January 15, at approximately 3:55 p.m., East Hants District RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision that had occurred minutes earlier on Hwy. 14 near W Macphee Rd. At approximately 4:09 p.m., a second report of the same collision was received by police. The reports were from the two drivers involved in the collision.
Responding officers learned that a Hyundai Elantra and a Mazda CX-5, travelling in the same direction, collided in the 6300 block of Hwy. 14, and, immediately following the collision, the driver of the Elantra pointed a firearm at the driver of the Mazda CX-5. The driver of the CX-5, a 40-year-old Greenfield woman, drove away from the collision and called police. The driver of the Elantra, a 23-year-old Upper Rawdon man also soon called police to report the collision.
Officers located both vehicles, and arrested the man for Pointing a Firearm. Two airsoft pistols were seized from the man’s vehicle, one of which closely resembled a black handgun.
The man was later released from custody and will attend Shubenacadie Provincial Court on March 24, 2025.
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Police advise citizens of recurring scam targeting seniors
Police are advising citizens to be cautious of a scam that targets seniors that is continuing to occur throughout our region and are asking for the public’s assistance identifying the man in the attached photo who is a suspect involved in multiple frauds committed in the Halifax area.
The suspect is described as a man between 30 to 40-years-old, wearing all black clothing, a black medical mask, and glasses. The suspect has short black hair that appears to be shaved or a very short fade on the sides and back of his head. The suspect might be travelling in a white SUV type of vehicle.
The Financial Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to receive reports in relation to a scam intended to defraud seniors of their money. In each incident, the victim received a call from someone pretending to be a family member who indicated that they have been arrested, they are in jail and need bail money.
Another person representing themselves to be from the legal system becomes involved in the call and informs the victim that they need to pay money to have their loved one released from custody. In all recent incidents, a suspect made arrangements to pick up the money in person by attending the victim’s residence or meeting in a public place.
Halifax Regional Police remind people not to be pressured to act immediately. Scammers try to create a sense of urgency so you will take immediate action and not have time to think the situation through or consult someone else.
If you receive a call like this, do not provide or confirm any personal or financial information and hang up the phone. In Canada, law enforcement and court officials will not attend a residence to collect money in relation to bail.
Be suspicious of any emails or calls asking for money and make sure the person is legitimate before providing any money. Scammers can spoof phone numbers and make it appear as though they’re calling from a trusted source. You should not give personal information to anyone, whether solicitation occurs by email, telephone or in person, unless you are certain of the identity of the individual and/or the legitimacy of the organization they claim to represent.
Police are asking the public to share this information broadly, particularly with seniors, to help raise awareness of this scam. Anyone with information about the man’s identity or his whereabouts is urged to contact Halifax Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.
Call police at 902-490-5020 if you’ve lost money or your identity has been compromised as the result of a scam. You can report a scam where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or call 1-888-495-8501.
For more information and scam prevention tips, visit:
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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment charge a man involved in a robbery
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man involved in a robbery that occurred in Lower Sackville.
On January 15, at approximately 5:50 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on Cobequid Rd. Investigators learned that a man entered the business, brandished a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes before fleeing on foot.
There were no injuries reported.
A search of the area, assisted by Police Dog Services of the Halifax Regional Police, led officers to a home on Dickey Dr., where two men were safely arrested.
Later that morning, a search warrant was executed at the residence. Officers seized cash, cigarettes and a knife from the property.
Matthew Christopher Specht, 38, from Middle Sackville, has been charged with:
- Robbery
- Mischief
- Uttering Threats
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Specht appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court and was remanded into custody. He will return in court on February 10, at 9:30 a.m.
The second man was released without charges.
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