**** HRP Media Release
Police lay firearms charges
Police have charged a man and seized a firearm after a search in Dartmouth yesterday.
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 5 a.m., police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Nadia Drive in Dartmouth in relation to a firearms investigation. Investigators arrested a man and seized a firearm.
Ronald Crowe, 54, appeared in Dartmouth provincial court today on charges of:
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Use imitation firearm in offence
- Uttering threats
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm contrary to order
This search, seizure and arrest is not related to recent shootings in Dartmouth or Halifax.
Police encourage anyone with information about illegal firearms to contact police at 902-490-5016. 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 via the P3 Tips App.
