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**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate murder of Helen Diane Knickle Today marks the 50th anniversary of the murder of Helen Diane Knickle and homicide investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case. On July 26, 1974, at approximately 3 a.m., police responded to...

**** RCMP Media Release Police investigating thefts of cash from museums RCMP are investigating recent thefts of money from two volunteer-run museums and attempting to identify two people of interest. On July 19, Cumberland County District RCMP received a report of a theft from the Heritage Models Museum in River Hebert. Surveillance video shows two...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning. At approximately 4:15 a.m. officers responded to reports of shot fired in the area of Robert Drive in Dartmouth. Officers located evidence of a shooting and found a residence that had been struck. There...

**** DNR Release Funding for Wildlife Habitat Conservation Projects –—————————————————-– Fifteen projects that aim to enhance and conserve wildlife and habitats are moving forward with funding from the Habitat Conservation Fund. “This fund is vital for maintaining ecosystem health, supporting biodiversity, habitat conservation and community research,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP charge man with multiple offences following flight from police Meteghan RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences after he fled from police and drove a vehicle onto a golf course. On July 24, at approximately 10:10 p.m. a Meteghan RCMP officer was patrolling Hwy. 1 near Church Point...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Cumberland County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. William Landry, 35, of Point de Bute, New Brunswick, is wanted and facing charges of: Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle Flight from Police Mischief over...

**** RCMP Media Release Police lay drug smuggling charges following CBSA seizure Police have charged two people in relation to a drug smuggling investigation that occurred earlier this week at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. On July 22, at approximately 10:25 a.m., while examining outbound luggage at the airport, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in weapons incidents Halifax Regional Police has charged two youth in relation to two separate weapons incidents. On July 18 at approximately 6:05 p.m. police received a report of a disturbance at a business in the 700 block of the Bedford Highway. Three people attended the business, but...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP has charged one person after a home invasion in Morden Kings District RCMP has charged one person with multiple offences after a home invasion in Morden. On July 19 at approximately 9:45 p.m., Kings District RCMP received a report of a home invasion and robbery that had just...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man with child pornography offences The Nova Scotia RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged an Antigonish man with child pornography offences. On July 17, 2024, the ICE Unit, assisted by Antigonish County District RCMP, Antigonish and Inverness Street Crime Enforcement Units, and RCMP Digital Forensic Services...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing children found safe The 11-year-old and 8-year-old boys who were reported missing this morning in Lower Sackville have been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Further update on search for missing person Richard Mahoney Victoria County District RCMP continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Richard Mahoney, who was last seen on July 18 on Jessica Wong Ln. in Baddeck. Since July 18, ten Ground Search and Rescue teams from Cape Breton, Cheticamp, Colchester...

**** Info via DNR Nova Scotia Sending Fire Crew to Alberta Nova Scotia is sending an incident management team to help with large, out-of-control wildfires in northern Alberta. “Once again, our crew are lending a hand to our neighbours in need, and for that, I thank them,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP investigating multiple suspicious circumstances in Wolfville Kings District RCMP is investigating multiple reports of suspicious circumstances in Wolfville. The Wolfville RCMP Detachment has received five reports of a man looking into bedroom windows of females. The incidents have been concentrated in the Prospect St. area and remain under...

Via Eastward Energy Please be advised that the gas leak on Monique Avenue in Dartmouth has been fully contained. At this time, there is no release of gas, as the line has been effectively pinched off. There is no current threat to public safety. Our crews, in collaboration with Halifax Fire, remain on site to...

Police with forensics are on Stephen St in Dartmouth with a seized vehicle and what appeared to be a seized firearm. More information when available...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: One of two deceased sailors washed ashore at Sable Island National Park Reserve identified The remains of a man have been identified after a boat containing two deceased sailors was discovered on the shores of Sable Island National Park Reserve on July 10. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, with...

**** RCMP Media Release Barrington RCMP charge a man related to thefts of a vehicle and cigarettes Barrington RCMP have recovered a stolen vehicle and charged a man for thefts, thanks to engagement and outreach from the community. On July 15, Barrington RCMP received two reports of thefts of tobacco that occurred at local gas...

**** RCMP Media Release Man charged with firearms offences following verbal altercation Digby RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences after seizing firearms from a Bloomfield property. On July 17, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Digby RCMP responded to a complaint of a man threatening another man he knew following a verbal altercation. A short...

**** RCMP Media Release **** RCMP Media Release Update on search for Richard Mahoney Victoria County District RCMP is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Richard Mahoney of Baddeck. Mahoney was last seen in the early hours of July 18 on Jessica Wong Ln. in Baddeck. He is believed to have...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate weapons incident Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident where a firearm was observed in Bedford yesterday and are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. At approximately 6:05 p.m. police received a report of a disturbance at a business in the 700 block of the Bedford Highway...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injuries Sustained During Arrest ——————————————————————————————— The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that Halifax Regional Police officers committed a criminal offence in connection with a serious injury sustained during an arrest. On Sunday December 3, 2023, the SiRT received...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police continue to investigate recurring scam Police are continuing to investigate a scam that is occurring throughout our region and providing new suspect information. On July 17 police released a photo of a man who was believed to be involved in the scam. The man has been identified and is...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Brian Gary Keiver, 46, of Wentworth, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, was located and safely arrested this afternoon. The RCMP would like to thank members of the public for their assistance with the investigation...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 13-year-old youth who was reported missing from the Kentville area on July 7 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing person located safe The 27-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Kentville has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.  ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in shooting Halifax Regional Police has charged three people in relation to a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday. On July 17 at approximately 5:40 a.m. officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Booth Street. Officers located a residence and a vehicle in the area...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP investigating arson to police vehicle Meteghan RCMP is investigating after a police vehicle was set on fire in Meteghan. Two other vehicles were damaged in the fire. On July 17, at approximately 1:45 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a call that a police car, which was parked at a...

**** RCMP Media Release Missing person: Help the RCMP find Richard Mahoney Victoria County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 80-year-old Richard Mahoney of Baddeck. Mahoney was last seen early this morning, July 18, on Jessica Wong Ln. in Baddeck. He is believed to be on foot. Mahoney is described as 5-foot-8...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police make arrests in shooting Halifax Regional Police has arrested four people in relation to a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning. At approximately 5:40 a.m. officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Booth Street. Officers located a residence in the area that had been...

**** RCMP Media Release Digby RCMP investigates sexual assault involving youth victim Digby RCMP has charged a man with Sexual Assault following an incident in Digby. On July 15, 2024, police officers with Digby RCMP received a complaint of sexual assault that had occurred at a private residence several days earlier. At approximately 7:15 p.m...

**** HRP Media Release Police advise citizens of recurring scam Police are advising citizens to be cautious of a scam that continues to occur throughout our region and are releasing a suspect photo. On July 15, police received a report of a fraud that had occurred in Halifax. A person pretending to be a family...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred in Halifax last night. At approximately 1:40 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the area of the 5800 block of Duffus Street in Halifax. Officers located a 39-year-old man who...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police make arrests in shooting Halifax Regional Police has arrested four people in relation to a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning. At approximately 5:40 a.m. officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of Booth Street. Officers located a residence in the area that had been...

Update – Police are calling for the occupant(s) of a residence on Bras Dor Ln in Dartmouth to surrender. More information when available – Heavy police presence off Demetreous Ln in Dartmouth . More information when available...

**** Via HRP Halifax Regional Police are on scene of a shooting incident near Lady Hammond Road/ Robie St.,Halifax. An adult man was shot and has been taken to the hospital with undetermined injuries. Police are investigating the incident. (From earlier this morning)...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Brian Gary Keiver, 46, of Wentworth, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, was located and safely arrested this afternoon. The RCMP would like to thank members of the public for their assistance with the investigation. – Man wanted on...

**** RCMP Media Release One person facing firearms-related charges after incident in bar Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man for firearms offences after an incident at a business on July 6. On July 7, an employee of a business in Tatamagouche contacted RCMP because a patron had presented a firearm while in the...

**** NSHA Media Release **** NSHA Media Release Update – Missing patient located and returned to hospital Nova Scotia Health is advising that the patient reported missing on July 16 has been located and returned to hospital. We thank those who assisted in locating this patient...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 40-year-old man who was reported missing from Scotch Village has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Search warrant execution leads to significant firearms seizure Pictou County District RCMP executed a search warrant in Greenwood that resulted in the safe seizure of firearms and a variety of associated ammunition, as well as illicit drugs and other items related to drug trafficking. On June 27, police officers attended a...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP appeals to public for information in relation to shots fired Meteghan RCMP is investigating shots fired into a residence in Meteghan Station. On July 11 Meteghan RCMP was contacted after damage to a residence on Second Division Rd. consistent with that caused by gunshots was observed. No one was...

**** RCMP Media Release Police seeking information after shots fired in North Preston The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to shots fired at a home in North Preston. On July 14, at approximately 3 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located...

**** New Glasgow Police Release UPDATE: New Glasgow Regional Police have identified the suspect(s) involved in taking a photo(s) while an adult female was using the washroom New Glasgow Regional Police have identified the person(s) that have been accused of taking a photo or photos of an adult female that was using the washroom/changing room...

**** New Glasgow Police Release UPDATE: New Glasgow Regional Police have identified the suspect(s) involved in taking a photo(s) while an adult female was using the washroom. New Glasgow Regional Police have identified the person(s) that have been accused of taking a photo or photos of an adult female that was using the washroom/changing room...

**** HRP Media Release Missing Person – UPDATE Halifax Regional Police advises that Christopher Rymill has been located safe and sound. HRP thanks the public for their concern and assistance in locating Mr. Rymill...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 44-year-old man who was reported missing from Port Hawkesbury has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 44-year-old man who was reported missing from Port Hawkesbury has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 40-year-old man who was reported missing from Scotch Village has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

Police and EHS in the 0 – 50 block of Roleika Dr in Dartmouth. Unconfirmed reports of a serious assault. More information when available...

**** RCMP Media Release Wolfville youth located deceased after flash flooding A Wolfville youth has been found deceased after flash flooding in the town and surrounding Kings County communities. On July 11, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Kings District RCMP received a report that a youth was pulled into a water-filled ditch at a park on...

**** RCMP Media Release Multi-agency response after boat with two deceased people washes ashore at Sable Island National Park Reserve RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to Sable Island National Park Reserve after a boat containing human remains was discovered. On July 10, at approximately 3:15 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and the Joint Rescue Coordination...

**** DNR Release Nova Scotia Sending Fire Crew to British Columbia Nova Scotia is sending help to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Prince George, British Columbia. Twenty firefighters and an agency representative from the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables will leave from Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Friday, July 12. “We’re thankful that, so...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment charges man with firearms offences RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man with firearms offences following an altercation on Hwy. 7 in Cole Harbour. On July 10, at approximately 7 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of an altercation between two drivers on...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 71-year-old-man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on July 10 has been located and is safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. We ask you to consider removing associated name and images from your social media...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 71-year-old-man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on July 10 has been located and is safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. We ask you to consider removing associated name and images from your social media...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant in relation to stolen firearms investigation has been arrested Colby Paul, 19, of Waycobah, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, was located and safely arrested July 9. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation...

**** RCMP Media Release Antigonish County District RCMP investigating hate-motivated mischief On July 3, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism in the tunnel that runs under Hwy. 104 in West River. Officers learned that someone had spray-painted racist graffiti on the roadway and tunnel wall; the graffiti has since been removed...

The heat warning continues via Environment Canada Mostly cloudy today with a chance of showers and high of 29c (37c humidex) and very high UV index Cloudy tonight with showers and low of 18c...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 14-year-old youth who was reported missing from Plymouth on July 9 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Ryan Forbes Macleod, 34, of New Glasgow, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested July 8. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information about mischief at a school in Fall River RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating mischief that occurred at a school in Fall River. Yesterday, at approximately 9 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report of mischief at Ash Lee Jefferson Elementary on Lockview Dr. RCMP officers learned...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant in relation to stolen firearms investigation has been arrested Colby Paul, 19, of Waycobah, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, was located and safely arrested July 9. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit charges second person in connection with Vernon Doucet homicide The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit has charged a second man in the 2022 homicide of 64-year-old Vernon Doucet. This morning, at approximately 9:45 a.m., RCMP officers with the Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit arrested 33-year-old...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP seeking information from the public in two arson investigations Meteghan RCMP is investigating two arsons after attending suspicious fires in Concession and Saulnierville over the weekend. On July 6, at approximately 9:20 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a structure fire on Blanco Bell Rd. in Concession...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Ryan Forbes Macleod, 34, of New Glasgow, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested July 8. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation. – Man wanted on province-wide...

**** RCMP Media Release Police charge a youth involved in school bomb threat The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged a youth in relation to a school bomb threat in Fall River. On May 9, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a bomb threat at Lockview High School on Lockview...

**** RCMP Media Release Missing youths: Help the RCMP find Tristin Earle and Taylin Earle Kings District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to locate missing sisters, Tristin Earle and Taylin Earle. Tristin Earle, 14-years-old, is described as 5-foot-6, 110 lbs., with long brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a...

**** RCMP Media Release Sipekne’katik RCMP arrest man in relation to firearms investigation Sipekne’katik RCMP has arrested a man in relation to a firearms investigation after executing a search warrant at a residence in Sipekne’katik. On July 5, with assistance of East Hants District, Millbrook, Colchester County District and Cumberland County District RCMP, Sipekne’katik RCMP...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Garnett Allan Chappell arrested safely, faces new charges Garnett Allan Chappell was arrested on July 4, at 9:15 p.m., in Mahoney’s Corner. He was wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants for charges including Pointing a Firearm and Failing to Stop After an Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm, and now faces...

**** RCMP Media Release One person arrested after break and enter caused gas spill One person was arrested in relation to a break and enter at a business in Port Hastings. On July 3, at 4:54 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP received a call of a break and enter in progress at a business in...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Darian Marquist Smith, 24, from Timberlea, is wanted and facing a charge of Assault. Smith is described as 5-foot-7, 180 lbs. He has black hair...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe UPDATE: The 54-year-old man who was reported missing from Cookville on June 13 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest man wanted on province-wide arrest warrants Meteghan RCMP has safely arrested a Church Point man, who was wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants. On July 3, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Zacharie David Jovitt Thibault, 32, attended the Meteghan RCMP detachment, where he willingly turned himself in. He was wanted...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing hiker located safe The 56-year-old hiker who was reported missing from James River, Antigonish County, has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Antigonish and Pictou Ground Search and Rescue and the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables Air Services for their efforts on the search...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Garnett Allan Chappell, 36, of Wentworth, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested July 4. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation. More information will be released once...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing person located safe The 51-year-old woman who was reported missing from Beaverbank has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.  ...

**** HRP Media Release Police request public assistance in assault investigation Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in downtown Halifax. On June 23 at approximately 1:50 a.m. officers responded to a report of two people injured in the 1600 block of Argyle Street. Officers located two people who had been assaulted by...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Garnett Allan Chappell, 36, of Wentworth, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested July 4. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance with the investigation. More information will be released once...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge wanted man and seize drugs RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment’s Community Action Response Team (CART) has charged a Lower Sackville man and seized drugs after he failed to attend court. On June 21, RCMP CART observed a man, wanted for failing to attend court, driving a Honda Ridgeline on the...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Donnie Matthew Whitty, 51, from Cape Breton, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested on July 1. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into a Serious Injury Sustained During Arrest The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that an Amherst Police Department officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a serious injury sustained during an arrest. On January 21, 2024, the SiRT received...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest a man involved in a stabbing Colchester County District RCMP has arrested a man involved in a stabbing that occurred in Tatamagouche. This morning, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP received a report from a man who stated that he had stabbed a woman, known to him, at a home...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Donnie Matthew Whitty, 51, from Cape Breton, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested on July 1. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media. – Man wanted on...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigate break and enter to business, firearms stolen Five firearms have been recovered and four are missing after a break and enter into a business in Whycocomagh. On June 26, just before midnight, Inverness County District RCMP responded to an intrusion alarm at a business in the 9000-block of Hwy...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge Amherst man for sexual offences against a child The RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a man in Amherst for sexual offences against a child. On June 25, the RCMP ICE Unit, assisted by Amherst Police, and the RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant...

**** RCMP Media Release Two people charged after cottage break and enter leads to drug seizure Two people are facing charges after an investigation into a break and enter in East Berlin led to the seizure of drugs. On April 23, at 6:40 p.m., Queens District RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 13-year-old youth who was reported missing from Kingston on June 21 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating after homicide victim’s cemetery monument vandalized Meteghan RCMP Detachment is investigating after a cemetery monument for homicide victim Vernon Doucet was vandalized. The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit recently announced charges being laid in the homicide of Doucet, who died in hospital after being injured in a home invasion...

**** RCMP Media Release Police charge Eastern Passage man with firearms offences The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man with firearms offences following a seizure in Eastern Passage. On June 26, the Special Enforcement Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a search...

**** CNS Media Release Province Advances Work on Offshore Wind Road Map ———————————————————————————— The Province has released the second module of the offshore wind road map, which lays out its plan to develop a robust supply chain for the emerging sector. “A strong, local supply chain and robust infrastructure are critical to the successful development of...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 75-year-old man who was reported missing yesterday in Caribou has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

***** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Joel Mathew Gibson, 43, who was wanted out of Kings County on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media – UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide...

**** RCMP Media Release Online threat reported by eight-year-old in West Hants leads to arrest of man in California In May 2023, West Hants RCMP received two calls from an eight-year-old who bravely told the call taker that someone was threatening to hurt them and their family unless they sent intimate images through a social...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing woman located safe The 18-year-old woman who was reported missing on June 24 from Plymouth has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP concludes investigation into firearms complaint Lunenburg District RCMP has concluded its investigation of a firearms complaint following a multi-unit response to reports of a man carrying a rifle. Just after 7:30 a.m. today, Lunenburg District RCMP received multiple calls about a man with a firearm in the 3000-block of Barss...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge teacher with sexual offences Colchester County District RCMP has charged a teacher from Tatamagouche Regional Academy with sexual offences. On June 25, Colchester County District RCMP was contacted by school administration about inappropriate contact with a student by a teacher. Officers were advised the teacher had been placed on...

**** HRP Media Release Police arrest suspects in robberies Yesterday police arrested two people in relation to three robberies that occurred across the province this week. On June 24 at approximately 10:20 p.m. police members of the Truro Police Service responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Mobile Gas Bar located at...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe UPDATE: The 54-year-old man who was reported missing from Cookville on June 13 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Update : Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Michael Basil Bolivar, 42, who was wanted out of Queens County on a province-wide arrested warrant, has been arrested. Bolivar is being held in custody, and will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court this afternoon. The RCMP would like to thank...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing woman located safe The 18-year-old woman who was reported missing on June 24 from Plymouth has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Police recover stolen bicycles Halifax Regional Police recovered a number of bicycles and scooters this weekend that are believed to have been stolen throughout the region. On June 22 officers located approximately 40 bicycles and scooters along with numerous parts in the area of the 2400 block of Barrington Street in...

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP identify youth involved in suspicious persons incident East Hants District RCMP has identified two youths involved in a suspicious persons incident in Elmsdale. Yesterday, at approximately 8:30 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of two people, wearing tactical gear and believed to be carrying...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police charge driver and passenger with multiple offenses after traffic stop New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a driver and passenger, both from Pictou County with multiple offences following a traffic stop in the Trenton Park parking lot. On June 22, 2024, at approximately 10:42 pm, New Glasgow...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 14-year-old youth who was reported missing from Kingston on June 22 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 14-year-old youth who was reported missing from Kingston on June 22 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 34-year-old woman who was reported missing from Waterville since June 18 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips. – **** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 14-year-old...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 34-year-old woman who was reported missing from Waterville since June 18 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 14-year-old youth who was reported missing from Kingston on June 21 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 13-year-old youth who was reported missing from Kingston on June 21 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.  ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: RCMP continue to seek witnesses after gas-powered bicycle recovered Annapolis County District RCMP continue to seek witnesses after a gas-powered bicycle involved in a fatal bicycle incident was recovered. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident, which occurred around...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injuries Sustained During Arrest The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that an RCMP officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a serious injury sustained during an arrest. On January 31, 2024, the SiRT received a referral from...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing man located safe The 89-year-old man who was reported missing on June 20 from Weaver Settlement has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 60-year-old woman police requested the public’s assistance in locating yesterday has been located safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man after shot fired in Three Mile Plains West Hants RCMP Detachment has charged a man after a disturbance involving a firearm in Three Mile Plains. On June 19, just before 10 a.m., West Hants RCMP Detachment responded to a residence on Panuke Rd. after someone reported hearing a...

**** CNS Media Release Changes to Public Housing Program —————————————————— Changes to the Nova Scotia public housing program will ensure all public housing tenants’ rents are calculated fairly and consistently. Over the next four years, tenants who have been paying a fixed rent amount will move to the rent-geared-to-income model, with tenants paying no more...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into Collision Resulting in Serious Injuries —————————————————————————- The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that a member of the RCMP committed a criminal offence in connection with serious injuries sustained by two people in a motor vehicle collision. In the early...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Brandon Crawford Grant, 26, who was wanted out of West Petpeswick on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested on June 22. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media. – Wanted man...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP Detachment arrest man after spree of thefts Meteghan RCMP Detachment has arrested a man and recovered stolen property after an incident involving a firearm in Bangor. On June 18, just before 10 a.m., Meteghan RCMP Detachment responded to a request for police assistance in the 1000-block of Maza Rd...

**** Via HRFE Fire Investigation Summary – 191 Vicky Crescent, Eastern Passage 191 Vicky Crescent, Eastern Passage June 8, 2024 This fire involved a detached residence. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The area of origin was the kitchen. The ignition source was the toaster. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL...

An update on the Dartmouth Cove Infill project via MP Darren Fisher.  We will update when Transport Canada updates. **** Info via MP Darren Fisher Via MP Darren Fisher – BREAKING NEWS: Transport Canada is rescinding approval for the Dartmouth Cove infill project!! So many of us are advocating against an infill project that would...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate stabbing Halifax Regional Police is investigating a stabbing that occurred last night in Dartmouth. At approximately 8 p.m. police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 0-100 block of Alderney Drive. Police located a man who had been stabbed. A group of youths approached two men who...

**** RCMP Media Release Inverness County District RCMP charge six people after Waycobah home invasion, one suspect wanted Inverness County District RCMP has charged six people after a home invasion in Waycobah. On June 14, shortly before 5 a.m., Inverness County District RCMP was called to a residence on Tower Rd. for a home invasion that had...

Heavy police presence at and around Alderney Landing, with forensics. More information when available...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP request public assistance in identifying suspicious man Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a suspicious incident involving an unidentified man approaching a 12-year-old in Arisaig. On June 16, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report that a 12-year-old was approached by an unknown man while on Arisaig Point Rd...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay weapons charges Police have charged a man and a woman in relation to an incident that occurred yesterday in Bedford. At approximately 9:20 a.m., on June 17, police conducted a traffic stop near Bedford Highway and Meadowbrook Drive. During the traffic stop, a weapon was recovered, and the driver of...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing woman located safe The 18-year-old woman who was reported missing on June 14 from New Minas has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Do you know this person? Inverness County District RCMP is investigating a theft and fraud that occurred in Port Hawkesbury. On May 30, credit cards were stolen from a vehicle parked at a grocery store on Reeves St. The cards were then fraudulently used at a grocery store on Paint St...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Justin Daniel Graham, 30, who was wanted out of Pictou County on a province-wide arrest warrant, has been arrested. Graham was arrested today in New Glasgow by the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), with assistance from the Pictou...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing from a Dartmouth hospital on Monday, June 17 has been located and returned. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigate a spree of marine-related thefts Lunenburg County District RCMP is seeking public assistance after a recent series of marine-related thefts. Between June 6 and June 16, officers have responded to multiple thefts of outboard motors and other marine-related property. Lunenburg County District RCMP is advising the public to watch...

**** HRP Media Release Police on scene of weapons call Halifax Regional Police is on scene of a weapons call in Bedford. This morning, at approximately 9:20 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop near Bedford Highway and Meadowbrook Drive. During the traffic stop, a weapon was recovered, and the driver of the vehicle fled the...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing man located safe The 54-year-old man who was reported missing on June 14 from Chapel Island has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Man charged with aggravated assault after roadside stabbing Richmond County District RCMP has charged a man after responding to a stabbing Thursday evening. On June 13, Richmond County District RCMP were called to the 500-block of Hwy. 320 after a report that a man had been stabbed. On arrival, officers located...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Cumberland County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. The warrant has been issued after Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a truck and an ATV...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Desmond Herman Bernard, 28, who was wanted out of Wagmatcook on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. Bernard is being held in custody, pending a court appearance. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and shares...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man charged with First Degree Murder for North Preston homicide The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man with First Degree Murder in relation to a homicide that occurred in North Preston. On March 14, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with assistance from Halifax Regional Police, responded to a...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man charged with First Degree Murder for North Preston homicide The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man with First Degree Murder in relation to a homicide that occurred in North Preston. On March 14, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with assistance from Halifax Regional Police, responded to a...

**** RCMP Media Release Two people arrested after collision results in stabbing Cumberland County District RCMP have arrested two people in relation to a stabbing. On June 10, at 4:42 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP were called to the 100-block of McGee St. in Springhill for a report that a vehicle had struck a parked...

Emergency crews responded to reports of thick, black smoke seen spotted near the Portland St Superstore this morning. Upon arrival, they discovered a tent fire and quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Nelson Tyrelle Beals Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the homicide of Nelson Tyrelle Beals and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On June 11, 2022, at approximately 2:10 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of...

**** RCMP Media Release Investigation into suspicious fire under way Queens District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Liverpool. On May 13, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Queens District RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a structure fire on Main St. The structure, an abandoned home, was destroyed by the...

**** HRP Media Release Update Update: Police investigate robbery Police now have a suspect in custody but will remain on scene for further investigation. There is no threat to public safety and the road closures in the area are now open to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. – Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Kings District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Kyle Gordon Joseph Buffett, 20, of Halifax, is wanted for multiple charges, including Assault with a weapon, Theft of Vehicle, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman found safe The 25-year-old woman who was reported missing yesterday in Cow Bay has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Desmond Herman Bernard, 28, who was wanted out of Wagmatcook on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. Bernard is being held in custody, pending a court appearance. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and shares...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Michael Clyburn, 42, who was wanted out of New Glasgow on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. Clyburn is being held in custody and will be appearing in Pictou Provincial Court on June 11. The RCMP would like to thank...

**** HRP Media Release Update: The witness whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating earlier today has been identified. We thank the public and the media for their assistance. – Police are asking for public assistance in the Ahmad Maher Al Marrach homicide investigation Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the...

Police presence with forensics at Picard Ln and surrounding, including Nora Bernard and Gottingen St. More information when available...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 12:54 a.m. officers responded to a shooting that had just occurred in the area of the 100 block of Albro Lake Road. Officers located a man who had been shot. The man was...

Police presence at Albro and Pinehill Rd in Dartmouth  Police are currently focused on a car in a parking lot of a nearby building, taped off. A stretch of Pinehill, from Albro to Jackson, is closed. More information when available . . ..  ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeks information about fire at historic sawmill and museum Meteghan RCMP is appealing to the public for any information in relation to a fire at a historic sawmill and museum. On June 8, at approximately 4 a.m., Meteghan RCMP Detachment, along with several fire departments in the area, responded to...

**** RCMP Media Release Three charged with firearms offences after disturbance in Timberlea RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged three people with firearms offences following a disturbance in Timberlea. On June 6, just after midnight, members from the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to an apartment complex on St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. after someone reported...

**** CNS Media Release More Funding for Grief, Bereavement, Mental Health Supports —————————————————— A new funding opportunity is now available for community-based organizations offering grief, bereavement and mental health supports in Colchester, Cumberland and Hants counties. “Local organizations have their roots in community. They know what people are going through because they’ve been through it...

**** RCMP Media Release Police charge Cole Harbour man with murder The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man for murder, following a homicide investigation on Sunday. On June 9, at 4:16 p.m., a man contacted the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment to report that he had murdered a woman inside his residence. With...

**** Truro Police Release The Truro Police Service is investigating a suspicious vehicle fire which occurred overnight on Nova Drive in Truro A police officer on patrol in the area located a vehicle on fire last night at 11:45 pm and requested the Truro Fire Service attend. Once extinguished, it was determined that the fire...

Heavy police presence on Avondale Rd in Cole Harbour, blocking access to much of the area. More information when available...

Fire – Emergency crews are on scene of a now out structure fire in the 100 block of Vicky Crescent. There is no known injuries, however reports of rescued pets and some pets lost. Many crews are now leaving the scene.  The cause of the fire is not known and will be investigated...

**** RCMP Media Release Digby RCMP investigates home invasion Digby RCMP is seeking information in relation to a home invasion that occurred in Weaver Settlement. On June 6, shortly before 5:00 a.m., Digby RCMP responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress on Old Yarmouth Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers learned that...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Justin Daniel Graham, 30, who was wanted out of Pictou County on a province-wide arrest warrant, has been arrested. Graham was arrested today in New Glasgow by the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU), with assistance from the Pictou...

**** HRP Media Release Police advise citizens of scam Police are advising citizens to be cautious of a scam that occurred last month in our region. On May 24 a person received a call from someone pretending to be a bank employee. The scammer advises that the person’s credit cards have been cloned. They put pressure...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with child luring offences Investigators in the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have charged a man with child luring offences. On June 4, 2024, ICE investigators arrested David Wayne Maurice Grant, 50, in Dartmouth. He is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred earlier this week in Dartmouth and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. At approximately 6:40 a.m. officers responded to a shooting that had just occurred in the area of the 100...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man in multi-jurisdictional investigation The Nova Scotia RCMP has arrested a man who was wanted in relation to multiple offences that occurred between September 2022 and June 2024 in Pictou County, Colchester County, and East Hants. On June 5, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Aaron Eildert Rice, 28, of Lyons...

**** RCMP Media Release New Brunswick men charged under Cannabis Act in Nova Scotia  Cumberland County District RCMP has charged two New Brunswick men after receiving several complaints regarding the sale of cannabis from a parked utility trailer near Hwy. 2 in Fenwick. On June 3, the Cumberland Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit and Cumberland District...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge two with firearms offences Shelburne RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences following an investigation into a report of a firearms complaint in Jordan Branch. On June 2, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Shelburne RCMP Detachment responded to a report that a person had pointed a firearm at...

**** RCMP Media Release Eastern Passage man charged with child pornography offences The Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has arrested a man for child pornography offences. On May 30, ICE, with assistance from Halifax Regional Police Digital Forensic Unit, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment’s Street Crime Enforcement Unit and...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit charge a man with drug offences RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment’s Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged a man in relation to drugs seized in Colchester County. On May 31, SCEU, with assistance from Colchester County District RCMP, completed a targeted roadside stop on a...

A tense moment for a couple of workers at a construction area construction site off Prince Albert in Dartmouth after a power outage left them stranded 10 floors up on an elevator platform. HRFE high angle rescue responded, but NSP was able to restore power to the area...

**** RCMP Media Release Investigation into suspicious fire underway The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in McGrath’s Cove. On June 2, at approximately 6 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE), responded to a report of a structure fire on McGrath’s Cove Rd. Upon arrival, a...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of John Fulton Newcombe Saturday marked the 12th anniversary of the murder of John Fulton Newcombe and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On June 1, 2012, at approximately 2 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a...

Emergency crews are on scene of a scrapyard / recycle yard fire, which appears to be out at this time, on Simmonds Dr in Dartmouth. No further information at this time . . . . . . .  ...

***** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Joel Mathew Gibson, 43, who was wanted out of Kings County on a province-wide arrest warrant was located and safely arrested. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media – Man wanted on province-wide arrest...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police arrest man after waving a machete at a local business on Westville Road, New Glasgow On Sunday June 2, 2024, (shortly after midnight) at approximately 12:42 am, New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a male waving a machete at the Tim Hortons Wendys on Westville Road...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police are on scene for a shooting call in the 0-200 Block of Colford Ave., Dartmouth HRP is requesting the public refrain from going to the area while members are conducting the investigation. One adult man was shot by an unknown assailant and has received serious but non-life-threatening injuries...

**** HRP Media Release Update The youth who had been reported missing on May 31st 2024 has been located safe and sound. HRP thanks the public for their assistance in locating the person safely...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information after shots fired in Preston RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information in relation to shots fired in Preston. On June 1, at approximately 1:20 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of shots fired at a home on Johnson Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found damage consistent...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing man located safe The 60-year-old man who was reported missing from West Brooklyn has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police is investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier this morning in Dartmouth At approximately 7:15 a.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 200-block of Portland Street. A man had been stabbed inside his vehicle by another man, who was not known to him, after he...

Via HRP Please be advised emergency services vehicles will be on scene on Collins Grove, Dartmouth while crews work on a structure fire...

Emergency crews are on scene of a fire on Hunter St in Halifax. There is currently no known injuries. The cause of the fire will be investigated. Traffic is currently closed on the street...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal ATV crash in Forties Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating a fatal ATV crash that occurred in Forties. On May 27, at approximately 7:10 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a side-by-side crash on a logging road near the 1100 block of...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in homicide Police have charged a man in relation to a homicide that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this year. On March 25, at approximately 7:10 a.m., police received a report of a disturbance in an apartment building on Pinecrest Drive. Officers located a man inside the building who...

**** CNS Media Release Changes to Child-Care Subsidy Program —————————————————— The Province is making it easier for families to apply and qualify for Nova Scotia’s child-care subsidy program. To help more families afford child care while balancing other financial priorities, eligibility criteria now hinge solely on family income and no longer consider assets like savings...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns public about sextortion scams targeting young males The Nova Scotia RCMP Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit and Cybercrime Unit are warning the public of an increase in sextortion scams targeting young males in Nova Scotia. In recent months, the Nova Scotia RCMP has observed an increase in reports of money-motivated...

Emergency crews are on scene of a fire on Utopia Ln in Bedford. Use caution in the area (photo contributed)...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police were on scene of a weapons offense on Valkyrie Crescent in Dartmouth   Several shots were fired into a parked car. There were no injuries and a male was arrested moments later. The male is still in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on Moday...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing male found safe The 21-year old male who was reporting missing yesterday in South Alton has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Lunenburg District RCMP charge man with sexual offences involving children Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man with sexual offences involving four children following a seven-month investigation. Gerald Maurice Hudson, 67, of Hebbville, has been charged with Sexual Assault (four counts) and Sexual Interference (four counts). On May 22, Hudson...

**** RCMP Media Release Do you recognize any of these people? On May 20, at 3:45 a.m., they stole a black Toyota Highlander from Mount Hanley, and went on to use the vehicle owner’s bank cards at several locations. The same suspects previously stole a red Honda Civic from the Halifax area. If you can...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP charge man in relation to break and enter at a local business Meteghan RCMP has charged a man in relation to a break and enter at a local business. On May 21, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Meteghan RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a break and...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP charge two with firearms offences Meteghan RCMP has charged two people with firearms offences following a search at a residence in Bangor, Digby County. On May 17, Meteghan RCMP, with the assistance of Digby RCMP and RCMP Southwest Nova Traffic Services, executed a search warrant at a residence in...

**** CNS Media Release Province, Teachers Reach New Agreement ———————————————————————————————————— The Province and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union have successfully negotiated a new, three-year Teachers’ Provincial Agreement. The new agreement is about an investment in students and student outcomes and supports teachers across the province. Ratification by NSTU members was announced today, May 22. “Students...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP to present preliminary action plan ahead of street check apology Over the next several weeks, the Nova Scotia RCMP will meet with African Nova Scotian organizations across the province to present a community consultation summary and preliminary action plan ahead of its street check apology slated for this fall...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injury – HRP  The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that a Halifax Regional Police Officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a serious injury sustained during an arrest. The Halifax Regional Police responded to a 911 call...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate theft Halifax Regional Police is investigating the theft of a watercraft that occurred in Halifax last month. On April 20 police received a report of a theft of a personal watercraft on a trailer from the Armdale Yacht Club located at 75 Burgee Run. It is believed that the...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant East Hants District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Christian Woods, 22, from Stewiacke, is wanted and currently facing charges of: Mischief Resist a Peace Officer Woods is described as 6-foot-2, 150 lbs. He...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate reports of shots fired (photo contributed) Halifax Regional Police is investigating two reports of shots being fired in Dartmouth earlier this week. On May 19, at approximately 8:05 p.m. officers responded to reports of multiple shots being fired in the area of Fader Street. Officers were able to locate...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Investigating Serious Injuries The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a matter involving serious injuries of a male that occurred during an interaction with Lunenburg District RCMP. Preliminary information suggests the following: Late in the evening of May 16, 2024, police were dispatched to a residence in Lunenburg, NS related...

**** RCMP Media Release Masstown man arrested on child pornography charges The RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested a Masstown man for child pornography offences. Yesterday, the RCMP ICE Unit, assisted by Colchester County District RCMP and RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a home in Masstown. Investigators were...

**** NS SPCA Release Woman Charged in Death of Two Dogs In March 2024, the Nova Scotia SPCA responded to a complaint about two dogs in distress at a residence in Freeport. Following the investigation, Alicia Hall, 30, from Freeport, was charged with two counts of causing unnecessary suffering for two dogs under section 445.1...

Emergency crews are on scene of a possible electrical fire at the annex on Windmill Rd. Dark smoke was allegedly seen coming from a manhole in the area. No disruption to traffic at this time . .  ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police locate and arrest man after a report of a knife at a Westville Road business On Saturday May 18, 2024, at approximately 12:22 pm, New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a male with a knife at a business on Westville Road New Glasgow. When...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP charge man with firearms offences Meteghan RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences following an incident outside a local pharmacy. On May 15, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Meteghan RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a man with a firearm outside a local pharmacy. Responding officers learned that...

**** Via RCMP Final update: Halifax Regional RCMP Detachment investigating threat Responding officers have determined there is no threat, and it’s safe for the immediate neighbours who were evacuated as a precaution to return to their homes. Canterbury Ln. has reopened. – Update: Halifax Regional RCMP Detachment investigating threat Halifax Regional RCMP Detachment remains in...

**** HRP Media Release MISSING PERSON UPDATE – FOUND Halifax Regional Police is pleased to report that the 28-year-old woman reported missing at 4:00 a.m. on May 19th, 2024, has been located safe and sound. We thank the public for their continued support and concern...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 41-year-old man who was reported missing earlier today in Berwick has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge youth support worker Halifax Regional Police has charged a man with criminal harassment in relation to an incident that occurred in Halifax earlier this week. On May 14 police received a report that the victim had received a number of harassing text messages of a sexual nature from an...

Members of Halifax volunteer Search and Rescue, as well as various other SAR teams from other areas, are assisting HRP in the search for missing man – **** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 48-year-old man police requested the public’s assistance in locating has been located safe. We thank the public and the...

**** RCMP Media Release Antigonish County District RCMP charges woman in relation to breach of the Personal Health Information Act Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a woman under the Personal Health Information Act following an investigation into a complaint received in April. On April 10, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a complaint regarding a...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 48-year-old man police requested the public’s assistance in locating has been located safe. – **** HRP Media Release Ground Search and Rescue / Police operation    Halifax Regional Police and Halifax Ground Search and Rescue are currently conducting a search for a missing person in the Dalhousie University...

**** SiRT Release SIRT Concludes Investigation into Death in HRP Cells The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that members of the Halifax Regional Police committed a criminal offence in connection with the tragic death of a man who died after time in police cells. The SiRT...

In photos – A busy day for HRFE HAZMAT crews as they took to a realistic training situation with members of Brenntag in Burnside With limited information for the crew, a call for a serious HAZMAT spill came in, sending a full specialty call from HRFE. Arrival – Crews began setting up and preparing required...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay additional charges and continue to investigate school threats cases Police have charged a fifth youth in relation to recent incidents where threats were made toward schools in the region. Yesterday, investigators from the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division charged a 16-year-old youth in relation to a...

**** Via RCMP PUBLIC ADVISORY: Halifax Regional RCMP Detachment is on scene of a sudden death in the 100 bock of Fenerty Rd., Middle Sackville. Residents can expect to see a police presence. There is no risk to the public...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing person located deceased The 44-year-old man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on May 8, 2023, has been located deceased.    ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 48-year-old man police requested the public’s assistance in locating has been located safe. – **** NSHA Media Release Request for public’s assistance in locating missing patient...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay additional charges in school threats cases Police have charged two additional youths in separate incidents where threats were made toward schools in the region. On May 10, investigators from the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division charged a 13-year-old youth in relation to a threats complaint that...

**** Bridgewater Police Release Police seeking information on graffiti incidents in Bridgewater Police in Bridgewater are investigating a rash of graffiti incidents in the community over the past two weeks and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the vandalism. Beginning on April 29, 2024, multiple residents reported to both the Town...

Emergency crews responded to a fire at the homeless camp on Green Rd in Dartmouth last night. A structure was completely destroyed. No known injuries...

**** Info via Truro Police UPDATE: The male reported missing on May 11th (Joshua Purdy) has since been located The Truro Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.  ...

**** RCMP Media Release Shelburne RCMP Detachment charge a woman involved in a stabbing Shelburne RCMP Detachment has charged a woman with Attempt to Commit Murder following a serious incident in Shelburne. Yesterday, at approximately 10 p.m., Shelburne RCMP Detachment and EHS responded to a report of a stabbing on King St. near the 100...

**** RCMP Media Release Update : Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Michael Basil Bolivar, 42, who was wanted out of Queens County on a province-wide arrested warrant, has been arrested. Bolivar is being held in custody, and will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court this afternoon. The RCMP would like to thank...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman found safe The 54-year-old woman who was reported missing earlier today in New Glasgow has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP arrest man following flight from police On May 4, at approximately 4:50 p.m., an Annapolis District RCMP officer observed a white Ford F150 travelling on Hwy. 201 at 93 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. The officer activated emergency lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 18-year-old-woman whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on May 10 has been located and was safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. We ask you to consider removing associated name and images from your social media...

**** CNS Media Release More Access to Child Care for Families in Halifax —————————————————— Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will add more spaces to its child study centre in Halifax and expand the age groups it serves with funding support from the provincial and federal governments. This will help meet the need for child care...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate murder of Tanya Jean Brooks Today marks the 15th anniversary of the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. Tanya was found deceased beside the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street in Halifax on...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in school threats case Police have charged two youths in an incident where threats were made toward a school in the region. Since April 1 Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment have received 25 separate incidents where messages have been left in schools throughout the...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 35-year-old man who was reported missing earlier today in Ingramport has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.  ...

**** RCMP Media Release Police investigating fatal shooting in North Preston RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last night in North Preston. On May 8, at approximately 11:48 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report that a man had been shot on Downey Rd, near the 1100 block...

**** HRP Media Release UPDATE: The missing individuals has been located, Halifax Regional Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating them. would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating them...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP investigating fatal boating incident Annapolis District RCMP is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on the Annapolis River in Granville Centre. Yesterday, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP, fire services, Ground Search and Rescue and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, responded to a report of a...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Charges Halifax Regional Police Officer with Assault The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an off-duty Halifax Regional Police officer committed a criminal offence. On October 26, 2023, the Halifax Regional Police contacted the SiRT after a female alleged they had been...

Emergency crews are on scene of a fire in the 5400 block of Spring Garden Rd. The area is closed to traffic (photos via Kindoy)...

**** SiRT Release SiRT Investigates Possible Assault The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating a possible assault due to excessive use of force involving a youth in police cells. On May 3, 2024, the West Hants RCMP and the Department of Community Services each independently contacted the SiRT regarding an incident involving a youth...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment charge youth Attempted Murder RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a youth following a stabbing in Prospect Bay. On May 5, at approximately 9:10 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and EHS responded to a weapons complaint at a home on Prospect Bay Rd. While officers were on...

**** Info via Truro Police Today marks the fourth anniversary of the disappearance of 3-year-old Dylan Ehler Attached are various pictures of Dylan that include images showing the clothing he wore on the day of his disappearance as well as age progression photos. The Truro Police Service recognizes how difficult these last four years have...

**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: Sesily Coburn Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old woman. Sesily Coburn was reported missing to police today and was last seen in the area of Nadia Drive in Dartmouth on May 2. Sesily is described as white, approximately 5’2″ tall, with a...

**** HRP Media Release Weapons charges Police have charged a man in relation to an incident that occurred earlier today in Halifax. At approximately 6:49 a.m. Police responded to an unwanted person call at the Halifax Tower Hotel located at 15 Lakelands Blvd. Police recognized the suspect as a man wanted on a province wide warrant and...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing Kentville women located safe The 24-year-old woman who was reported missing from Kentville has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth of Bible Hill found safe The 13-year-old youth who was reported missing from Bible Hill early this morning has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.  ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seek information about a suspicious incident in St. Croix West Hants District RCMP is looking for information in relation to a suspicious incident of men approaching children in St. Croix. On April 30, at approximately 8 p.m., West Hants District RCMP responded to a report of two men in a...

**** CNS Media Release New Program to Increase Child-Care Spaces A new child-care expansion program announced today, May 2, will help create more licensed not-for-profit child-care spaces across the province. The Early Learning and Child Care Major Infrastructure Program will provide $25 million to fund new construction or major renovations that will create new child-care...

**** HRP Media Release Police arrest man following emergency alert message Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an assault that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week. On April 30, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a man in the area of Gaston Road threatening people...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge fourth person in homicide Halifax Regional Police has charged a fourth youth in relation to the homicide that occurred last month in Halifax. Yesterday, investigators with the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division arrested the second youth who was previously arrested and released on April 22 in relation to the homicide...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Lamont Gero, 37, from Halifax, is wanted and facing a charge of assault. Gero, also known as Lamont Diggs, is described as 5-foot-11, 141 lbs...

**** SiRT Release SIRT Concludes Investigation into Police Shooting The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) found no reasonable grounds to believe that a Halifax Regional Police Officer committed a criminal offence in connection with shots fired at a male that resulted in a serious injury. On August 24, 2023, the Halifax Regional...

**** RCMP Media Release Do you know these two people? Yarmouth Town RCMP is asking the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman believed to be involved in a theft. On March 27, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the pair entered a grocery store on Starrs Rd., in Yarmouth, and departed the store with...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for indecent act Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an indecent act in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 30, officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the 3400 block of Devonshire Avenue in Halifax. Officers located and spoke to...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime locates Valdo Pauyo On April 26, Valdo (C.J.) Pauyo, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for the murder of Douglas (Bert) Knockwood, was arrested in Montréal. Pauyo, 29, fled Nova Scotia immediately after the July 2021 homicide of 42-year-old Knockwood of Sipekne’katik First Nation. Knockwood was...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Emergency Safety Message Halifax Regional Police remain on scene of a threats call in the Gaston Road area of Dartmouth and are continuing the investigation. At approximately 9:20 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a man, with a firearm, who was threatening people who are known to...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Sudden deaths in Bass River On April 17, the Nova Scotia RCMP, together with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, began an investigation into the deaths of two people who were located deceased early that morning on a beach off Wharf Rd. in Bass River. Based the Nova Scotia Medical...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Emergency Safety Message Police are still on scene of a threats call in the Gaston Road area of Dartmouth and are releasing the suspect’s name and photo. At approximately 9:20 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a man, with a firearm, who was threatening people who are...

Update – Some police are clearing Gaston Rd. More information when available **** HRP Media Release Emergency Safety Message via HRP  Police are currently on scene of a threats call in the Gaston Road area of Dartmouth. At approximately 9:20 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a man, with a firearm, who...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery. Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Halifax. At 8:10 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the intersection of Harvard Street and Lawrence Street. A youth was approached by four suspects who threatened him and demanded his property; the victim wasn’t...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman found safe The 64-year-old woman who was reported missing on April 29 from West Chezzetcook, and believed to be in Dartmouth, has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay additional charge in homicide Halifax Regional Police has charged an additional youth in relation to the homicide that occurred last week in Halifax. Today, investigators with the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division arrested a youth who was previously arrested and released in relation to the homicide. The 16-year-old youth is...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate threats Halifax Regional Police is investigating a threats complaint at a high school in Halifax. At approximately 10:50 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a report of threats received by Halifax West High School located at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive. Officers are on scene and are checking the school...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate stabbing Halifax Regional Police is investigating a stabbing that occurred overnight in Halifax. At approximately 2:52 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the 0-100 block of Evans Avenue. Officers located a 55-year-old man who had been stabbed inside a residence. The victim was taken...

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP charge man after armed robbery On April 26, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress at a business on Shore Rd. RCMP officers were on scene within two minutes of receiving the call. Upon arrival, they learned that store security...

Emergency crews are on scene of a detached garage fire on Harmes Dr in Eastern Passage. There are no reports of injuries and the fire has been extinguished. Some crews have left the scene and some continue to overhaul...

New signs have popped up along the Dartmouth Cove trail calling for concerned citizens regarding the approval by Transport Canada to greenlight an infill project of Dartmouth Cove to contact DFO and politicians to disapprove of the project and have it stopped.  One sign says the infill will be construction debris (not verified yet)  ...

**** CNS Media Release Province, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Agreement —————————————————– The Province and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The agreement responds to teachers’ concerns and strengthens supports for students through significant government investment. “I’m very happy the bargaining teams were able to arrive at a...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant East Hants District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Corey James Sutherland, 33, of Eastern Passage, has been charged with: Theft Over $5 000 Mischief Sutherland is described as 6-feet, 190 lbs. He has...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information about hate motivated mischief in Porters Lake RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating hate motived mischief that occurred at a school in Porters Lake. On April 25, at approximately 12:50 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report of mischief at Porters Lake Elementary School on Inspiration Dr...

**** Truro Police Release This morning at approximately 2:30 am, Truro Police Service patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Willow Street in Truro resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine. A 19-year-old female from Pictou County was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. The vehicle...

**** Via Truro Police The Truro Police Service has recovered 5 brand name tool boxes along with associated contents and are asking anyone that may be missing these items to contact the Truro Police Service at 902-895-5351. Please reference TPS file #2024544501...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Michael Roy, 24, from Halifax, is wanted and facing charges of: Assault Uttering Threats (two counts) Roy, also known under the last name of Rodriguez-Roy, is...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 18-year-old woman who was reported missing from Mount Uniacke yesterday has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in homicide Halifax Regional Police has charged two youths in relation to the homicide that occurred earlier this week in Halifax. Last night investigators with the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of Halifax Regional District RCMP, arrested two youths in Sackville in relation to the homicide...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information about hate motivated mischief at a school in Hammonds Plains RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating hate motived mischief that occurred at a school in Hammonds Plains. On April 23, at approximately 10:15 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report of mischief at Kingswood Elementary School on...

**** RCMP Media Release Boylston man arrested on child pornography charges The RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested a Boylston man for child pornography offences. On April 11, the RCMP ICE Unit, assisted by Guysborough County RCMP, Antigonish–Guysborough RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit and RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant...

**** Truro Police Release On Friday, April 19th, Truro Police Service patrol officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a business on Prince Steet. Officers arrived quickly and took a 23-year-old Truro male into custody following a brief foot chase. The suspect was held in custody overnight and released...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate homicide and are releasing the victim’s name Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 5:05 p.m. police responded to a report of an injured person in the parking lot of a shopping centre at 7001 Mumford Road. Officers...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge two youths following an assault with a weapon in Lower Sackville RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged two youths following an assault at a park in Lower Sackville. Yesterday, at approximately noon, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and EHS responded to an incident involving a weapon at a park on...

**** HRM Media Release Regional Council approves 2024/25 municipal budget   The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Regional Council has approved the 2024/25 municipal budget.  The annual municipal budget funds all costs associated with servicing the growing region – including municipal operations, Regional Council-approved priority initiatives and investments to purchase, construct and rehabilitate municipal assets.  The 2024/25 municipal...

Update – The bulk of the fire at the construction zone on Robie and Almon is out. Crews continue to work the scene including use of a drone to continue to hit hot spots and investigate. . More information below. Alert issued Structure Fire in the area of Robie St/St Albans, smoke from the fire...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate homicide Halifax Regional Police is investigating a homicide that occurred in Halifax this afternoon. At approximately 5:05 p.m. police responded to a report of an injured person in the parking lot of a retail center at 7001 Mumford Road. Officers located a male youth who was taken to hospital...

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP charge man with firearms offences Colchester County District RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences following a report of a man with a gun in Bible Hill on April 19. On April 19, at approximately 8:22 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP, with the assistance of Truro...

**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charge three people with drugs and weapons offences Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged three people with drug and weapon offences after a search warrant at a home in Three Brooks. On April 17, the PCISCEU, with assistance from the...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing man located safe The 18-year-old man who was reported missing from Lower Sackville has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Missing man: Help the RCMP find Augustine Opoku RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Augustine Opoku, from Beechville, who was last heard from on April 9. Opoku is described as 5-foot-7, 210 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. When someone goes missing, it has...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay assault charges Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an assault that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 10:20 p.m. officers responded to an assault that had just occurred on a Halifax Transit bus, which was travelling in the area of the 2500 block of Robie...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay weapons charges Police have charged a man in relation to an incident that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 2:40 a.m. on April 21, officers were called to an apartment building on Evans Avenue in relation to a weapons call. Officers located a man inside an apartment with a...

**** Via RCMP Update RCMP officers are clearing the area. There’s no risk to the public. The investigation is ongoing. — Annapolis District RCMP is responding to a report of a woman who is believed to be armed at a residence near civic 13651 Hwy 1 Wilmot, Annapolis County. Please avoid...

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen these side by sides? West Hants RCMP Detachment is investigating the theft of a 2017 Big Tex 20’ Utility trailer and two side by sides. The vehicles were stolen on the night of April 20, 2024 between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:45 a.m. from Woodville Rd...

Police responded to a incident early this morning Halifax Regional Police responded for a weapons related incident in the 0-100 block of Evans Ave in Halifax. One man was taken into custody without incident.  Police will remain on scene for some time to complete the investigatioo. ...

***’ RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP charge a man after a disturbance in Elmsdale East Hants District RCMP charge a man after a disturbance in Elmsdale. On April 18th, at approximately 9:06 p.m., East Hants District RCMP received a call of a man with a knife at an apartment complex in Elmsdale. Officers...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP appealing to residents for information related to ongoing investigations The Meteghan RCMP is appealing to residents for information following a series of suspicious and criminal acts in the Meteghan area. Over the last several weeks, the Meteghan RCMP has responded to increasing reports of suspicious and criminal activity, including...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault with a weapon Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred in Halifax last night. At approximately 8:15 p.m. officers responded to an assault with a weapon that had just occurred near Morris and Lower Water streets. The suspect sprayed the victim with a...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP investigating suspicious fire Meteghan RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred in Saulnierville. On April 19, at approximately 3:07 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of a fire at a commercial structure on Saulnierville Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, the structure was engulfed...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 17-year-old youth who was reported missing from Port Williams on April 19 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night. At approximately 8 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred near Hollis and South streets. A man, with what was believed to be a knife, approached the victim and demanded his property...

An alert has been issued via RCMP **** UPDATE – Suspect in custody. Dangerous man with firearm alert issued, Bible Hill, Colchester County The following alert was issued to Colchester, Cumberland, East Hants and Pictou counties: Dangerous man with firearm. Hillcrest Ave., Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. Suspect on foot. If in the...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 38 year-old-man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating last night has been located and was safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. We ask you to consider removing associated name and images from your social media.  ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 23-year-old man who was reported missing from Pictou has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP charge two people in relation with a home invasion Pictou County District RCMP has charged two men involved in a home invasion that occurred in Durham. On April 9, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion at a...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime charge four people in 2022 homicide The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit has charged four people in connection with the murder of Barry Albert (Mosher) that occurred in August 2022 in Springfield. Albert was reported missing on August 28, 2022, and his body was recovered...

**** CNS Media Release Remembering April 18-19, 2020 ———————————————————————– Nova Scotians are asked to pause for a moment of silence at noon on Thursday and Friday as the province marks four years since the tragic events of April 18-19, 2020. “As each day, week and month passes since the events of April 18 and 19...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police lay charges in stabbing Halifax Regional Police has charged a youth in relation to a stabbing that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 11:45 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the area of the 300 block of Lacewood Drive. An 18 year old man...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge a man following flight from police RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man following flight from police in Ellershouse. On April 14, at approximately 11:20 p.m., West Hants District RCMP observed a Nissan Maxima travelling East, at 160 km/h, on Hwy. 101 in Ellershouse. A traffic stop was...

**** New Glasgow Police Release Missing person: Update on search for Adair Townsend. The New Glasgow Regional Police and Pictou County District RCMP is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance to locate 73-year-old Adair Townsend, who was last seen in the Mount William Road, Highway 106 and Landfill Road areas on the early morning of...

**** RCMP Media Release Police seeking information on robbery in Upper Tantallon Police is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred at a gas station in Upper Tantallon. On April 13, at approximately 8:50 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on French Village...

****:HRP Media Release Police lay drug trafficking charges Halifax Regional Police has charged five people with drug trafficking in relation to an incident that occurred in Halifax early this morning. At approximately 2:50 a.m. officers observed a vehicle, without a license plate, leave a parking lot in the 2100 block of Robie Street at a...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate stabbing Halifax Regional Police is investigating a stabbing that occurred today in Halifax. At approximately 11:45 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the area of the 300 block of Lacewood Drive. A youth had been stabbed by another youth, and the suspect fled the...

We contacted DFO in regards to their role in the application to infill Dartmouth Cove, approved by Transport Canada. Here is their reply. **** Info via DFO We are currently reviewing the proponent’s application to ensure it meets requirements under the Fisheries Act. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for the conservation and protection...

We contacted DFO in regards to their role in the application to infill Dartmouth Cove, approved by Transport Canada. Here is their reply. **** Info via DFO We are currently reviewing the proponent’s application to ensure it meets requirements under the Fisheries Act. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for the conservation and protection...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP charge three people after shots fired Annapolis District RCMP has charged three men after shots were fired in Milford. On March 23, at approximately 9:43 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired at a residence on Hwy. 8. Upon arrival at the scene, investigators...

***’ SIU Release SIU Concludes Review of Nova Scotia’s Onslow Fire Hall Incident Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has concluded its review into the April 19, 2020, Onslow Fire Hall incident and has determined that no criminal charges are warranted. The SIU reviewed information considered by the Joint Federal/Provincial Commission into the April 2020 Nova...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP investigate home invasion On April 8, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence on Nictaux Falls Rd. in Nictaux Falls. Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers located a 21-year-old woman outside the home; she reported that a...

We have received this feedback via the Office of the Minister of Transport.  HRM response (posted earlier) reposted below “Hello, If you would, we have a reaction you can attribute to the Minister’s office to include in your piece today about the infill! “We fully understand the concerns raised by the community regarding this project...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Daniel Rector, 36, who was wanted out of Bible Hill and Truro on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. Rector is being held in custody and will be appearing in Truro Provincial Court at a later date. The RCMP would...

Update – Yesterday we shared that Transport Canada approved the infilling project at Dartmouth Cove. Here are a few updates, including plan drawings and confirmation letter. Repost According to Transport Canada, it appears that the application to infill Dartmouth Cove has been approved. We will update as more information comes in **** Via HRM  Link...

**** Truro Police Release On April 10, 2024, at approximately 1 pm, Truro Police patrol officers arrested 2 females for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking on Lorne St in Truro. The recovered vehicle had been reported stolen on April 9, 2024, from Cumberland County. Brittany Naugle...

***’ New Glasgow Police Release UPDATE-Missing Female: Emergency Services continue to search for Adair Townsend Emergency services across Nova Scotia continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating 73-year-old female Adair Townsend. Police Investigators have gathered new information to indicate that Adair Townsend was now last seen on Tuesday early morning on April 9, 2024...

**** RCMP Media Release Guysborough County District RCMP investigating suspicious fire On April 4, at approximately 11 a.m., fire services, followed by Guysborough County District RCMP, responded to an active structure fire at a property near the 6700 block of Hwy. 16 in Halfway Cove. Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers found firefighters working...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 35-year-old woman who was reported missing from Londonderry on April 10 has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips...

According to Transport Canada, it appears that the application to infill Dartmouth Cove has been approved.  We will update as more information comes in **** Info via Transport Canada Dartmouth Cove Waterfront Infill Project PID: 00114132 Infill Request details Registry number 5269 Application type Application for approval  Date received 2022-03-24 Date notice published 2022-05-11 Province...

Emergency crews responded to a balcony fire with some extension in the 200 block of Windmill Rd earlier. No known injuries as the fire was knocked down fast. Some crews remain on scene at this time...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime continues searching for Valdo Pauyo The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit continues to search for Valdo Pauyo who is accused of killing Douglas “Bert” Knockwood, 42-year-old, at his residence of Millbrook First Nation on July 12, 2021. Valdo Pauyo, 29-year-old, commonly know as “C.J.” fled Nova...

**** New Glasgow Police Release Missing Female: Help the New Glasgow Regional Police locate Adair Townsend. New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 73-year-old female Adair Townsend who was last seen on Monday April 8, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Brookside Avenue, New Glasgow. Police have followed up on several...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Andrew Shondraious Saunders-Fletcher, 20, who was wanted out of Westphal on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. Saunders-Fletcher was held in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court today. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate break and enter Halifax Regional Police is investigating a break and enter that occurred in Halifax last week where military equipment was taken. On April 5 at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter that had just occurred at an apartment building in the 5600 block...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Antigonish County District RCMP arrest a man after shooting in Aulds Cove Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a man after a shooting in Aulds Cove that left one man injured. On April 4, Antigonish County District RCMP, with the assistance of the Antigonish-Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and the...

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this equipment? Meteghan RCMP Detachment is investigating the theft of an orange Wood-Mizer saw mill and trailer. The items were stolen on April 4, 2024 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. from St Mary’s Bay Academy on Hwy. 1 in Weymouth. A blue/grey pickup truck...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information after replica handgun discharged at a youth RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information in relation to a shooting involving a replica firearm in Middle Sackville. On April 3, RCMP officers learned that the day prior, at approximately 3:35 p.m., a male youth walking along Millwood Dr., near Beaverbank...

**** RCMP Media Release Police arrest three people from Lunenburg County for drug trafficking Police has arrested three people for drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Mahone Bay. On March 20, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit completed a targeted traffic stop on Parish St. in relation to...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay dangerous driving charges (photo submitted) Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to a dangerous driving and assault with a weapon incident that occurred earlier this year. On February 17, at approximately 8 p.m., officers responded to a possible theft from motor vehicle in progress on McFatridge...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay robbery charges Police have charged a man in relation to a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night. At approximately 5:40 p.m. officers responded to a weapons call on Yorkshire Avenue. A man with a knife approached a woman in a parking lot. He threatened her, demanded her property...

**** RCMP Media Release Hey Pictou County! Do you recognize this person? On March 26, 2024, between 10:30-11:30 a.m., they broke into a residence on Munroe Avenue Extension on Westville Rd. in Pictou. They left with several pieces of jewelry, including diamond rings and a gold pocket watch (no photo available). Officers are asking the...

**** NSHA Media Release Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing from a Dartmouth hospital on Thursday, April 4 has been located and returned. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return...