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RCMP charge man with impaired operation and firearm offences /SiRT
The Nova Scotia RCMP has charged a man with impaired operation and firearms offences after responding to a report of an intoxicated man at a restaurant in Oxford.
On February 23, at approximately 7:45 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an intoxicated man at a restaurant in Oxford. Upon arrival, officers learned that the man, who was showing signs of impairment, had driven to the restaurant. The man provided breath samples into an approved screening device which resulted in a “fail”. He was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
While officers searched the man, they located and seized a loaded handgun*.
Christopher Lamert Jobe, 42, of Warren, has been charged with:
- Careless Use of Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of Loaded Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Possession of Ammunition Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation of a Conveyance 80mg% or over
Jobe was transported to Oxford RCMP detachment and provided breath samples that registered 260 mg% and 250 mg%. He was later released on an undertaking. Jobe is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on April 14.
Due to Jobe being an off-duty municipal police officer, the matter was referred to the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), which oversaw the investigation.
*The handgun was not a service weapon.
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Millbrook RCMP charge a man with Attempt to Commit Murder
Millbrook RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences, including Attempt to Commit Murder, following stabbings in the community.
Yesterday, at approximately 1:45 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of stabbings that occurred at a residence on Coach Rd. RCMP officers learned that a man stabbed and robbed a man and then stabbed a woman before fleeing the scene in the male victim’s SUV. The three people are known to one another.
The 64-year-old man and 41-year-old woman, both of Truro, suffered serious injuries. They were transported to hospital by EHS.
A short time later, RCMP officers received information that the man involved had robbed a nearby gas station and continued to flee.
Nearby officers quickly located the vehicle, a Kia Sportage, travelling south at Exit 10 on Hwy. 102 where it crashed into the ditch. At the scene, the 40-year-old Truro man was safely arrested. The man was in possession of two knives at the time he was arrested.
Harry Arthur Cope has been charged with:
- Attempt to Commit Murder (two counts)
- Aggravated Assault (two counts)
- Assault with a Weapon (two counts)
- Uttering Threats (two counts)
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
- Robbery (two counts)
- Failure to Comply with a Probation Order (four counts)
Cope was held in custody and will appear in Truro Provincial Court today.
The investigation, led by Millbrook RCMP with assistance from Colchester County District RCMP, is ongoing.
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**** SiRT Release
Serious Incident Response Team Oversees RCMP Investigation into firearms and impaired driving offences
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On the afternoon of February 24, 2025, a member of the RCMP in Amherst contacted SiRT regarding an incident involving an off-duty officer of the Amherst Police Department.
Due to the circumstances and the need for an immediate response, the RCMP initiated the investigation, which is now complete. As this case is a matter of public interest, SiRT provided oversight of the RCMP investigation. SiRT Director Erin Nauss agreed with the RCMP’s conclusion.
On February 27, 2025, Christopher Jobe was charged with nine offences under Part III of the Criminal Code (firearms), and two offences related to operating a vehicle while impaired.
SiRT’s Summary of Investigation Oversight Report can be found here: Recent Publications | SiRT .
As the matter is before the courts, and in consideration of the fair trial interests of the accused, SiRT will not provide further comment on the investigation.
