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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate hate-motivated crime Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident of assault where hate is believed to be a motivating factor. Yesterday police received a report of an assault that occurred on a Halifax Transit bus (route 90) earlier that day. At approximately 10:40 a.m. a man boarded the bus ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in sexual assault Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax earlier this year. On May 1 police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred that day in the area of the Mainland Common baseball field ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearms charges Halifax Regional Police has charged two people with firearms offences in relation to a search that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 4 a.m. members of the Guns and Gangs and Drug units of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of Central Division Patrol officers ...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant East Hants District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man in connection with an incident in Elmsdale in September 2023. Gregory Allen Barr, 38, of Mill Village, has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Flight from Police and Failure ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Digby RCMP arrest three people in investigation relating to assault on wharf Digby RCMP has arrested three people relating to an investigation of an assault that occurred on a wharf in Weymouth North. On August 2, 2023, Digby RCMP responded to a report of an assault and a theft at ...

**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: Melia Marina Hendsbee Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old woman. Melia Marina Hendsbee was reported missing to police on September 20 and was last seen in Dartmouth on September 11. Melia is described as a white woman, approximately 5’8” tall, 185 lbs., with ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police presence in Dartmouth this morning Halifax Regional Police were on scene at a residence on Canso Lane earlier this morning in relation to a weapons call. Investigators found that there was no threat to public safety. Officers are no longer on scene. Police presence in Dartmouth Halifax Regional Police ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation charge four people with firearms offences RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged four people in relation to the seizure of firearms in Cole Harbour. Yesterday, at approximately 5 a.m., the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation’s Integrated Special Enforcement Section, assisted by the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team and ...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP charge man in multiple incidents Annapolis District RCMP has charged a man involved in multiple incidents, who was also wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. On September 23, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP and, fire, responded to a report of a side-by-side, that was upside ...

**** HRP Media Release Assault with a weapon Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred last evening in Dartmouth. At approximately 10:41 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing at an apartment building on Primrose Street, in Dartmouth. Investigators ...

**** CNS Media Release New Public Housing for Nova Scotia ———————————————————— More than 200 new public housing units will be built for Nova Scotians in need. Today, September 27, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of Sean Fraser, federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and ...

**** NS SPCA Release ❗️ ATTENTION ❗️ 16 puppies and dogs who fled wildfires in the Northwest Territories need your help! The Nova Scotia SPCA has taken in 16 dogs from Hay River, NWT, after wildfires devastated the town and continue to burn. The 11 puppies and five adult dogs are from the Hay River ...

**** RCMP Media Release Federal RCMP and Homeland Security Investigations disrupt international drug ring On August 10, after a 16-month investigation led by the Nova Scotia RCMP’s Federal Policing section, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Buffalo, New York, arrested 37-year-old Ahmed El Kady in possession of 433 kilograms of cocaine destined for Canada. El Kady, ...

**** CNS Media Release L’NU AFFAIRS–Minister’s Statement on Truth and Reconciliation Week ——————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Trevor Boudreau, Minister of L’nu Affairs. ——————————————————- September 25-30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Week, a time to focus our attention on the legacy of residential schools and our shared history with First Nations, Inuit ...

**** HRP Media Release Missing person located deceased   The 59-year-old man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on August 20 has been located deceased. Earlier this afternoon; Halifax Ground Search and Rescue located the man deceased off Caldwell Road in Cole Harbour. Our thoughts are with the man’s family, friends, and community. ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 21-year-old man who was reported missing from Sheet Harbour has been located safe. The RCMP thanks members of the public for their shares on social media. ...

Police are fire are investigating after a homeless shelter in Dartmouth burned. No reports of injuries. . . . . . . . . . . ...

**** RCMP Media Release Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit investigating suspicious death Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Bible Hill. On September 17 shortly after midnight, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Wild Chance Dr. in ...

**** HRP Media Release Demonstration in Halifax Halifax Regional Police maintained a visible presence in downtown Halifax today in relation to a demonstration. Starting at approximately 9:30 a.m. members of the Public Safety Unit, Community Response Officers along with members of the Traffic Unit attended the demonstration at Grand Parade in Halifax. The demonstration grew ...

**** RCMP Media Release Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charge man and woman with drug and weapons offences The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged a man and a woman with drug and firearms related offences following a search of a property in New Minas. On September 15, the Valley Integrated Street ...

A rally / counter rally took place earlier in Halifax. “Let children be children” countered by “trans children have rights”, the protests leaned heavily on trans rights in schools and parental rights contrasted by the rights of youth when it comes to their sexuality in schools. . . . . . . . . . ...

**** CNS Media Release More Support for Emergency Services Providers ———————————————————– More financial support is coming for first responders who do so much to protect Nova Scotians, their homes and their communities. Eighty organizations will receive grants totalling almost $1.5 million through the Province’s Emergency Services Provider Fund, which is available to fire departments, ground ...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP to apologize for historical use of street checks To inform an apology the Nova Scotia RCMP will be making to African Nova Scotians and all people of African descent for the harm caused by the historical use of street checks and for other interactions that’ve had a negative ...

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP charge wanted man who rammed police car East Hants District RCMP has charged a wanted man who rammed a police car. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Cross 3 Rd. in South ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Two youths charged in attempted murder of an RCMP officer Two youths have been charged in the attempted murder of an RCMP officer after an incident in North River, Colchester County, on September 10, 2023. On September 10, 2023, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a uniformed RCMP officer, who had just finished his ...

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP charge man in relation to a string of break-ins in Elmsdale East Hants District RCMP has charged a man after a string of break-ins occurred in an industrial park in Elmsdale. On September 13, 2023, East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at ...

**** RCMP Media Release Yesterday, a motorist was stopped by RCMP Northwest Traffic Services for travelling 44km/hr over the limit on Hwy. 104 in #Westchester, Municipality of Cumberland. The driver was determined to be impaired and was found in possession of 16 cases of illegal cigarettes, cannabis and liquor. He will face Impaired Driving charges ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 17-year-old youth who was reported missing from Mount Uniacke has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in robbery Police charge three people in relation to robbery in Dartmouth earlier this week. On September 12 at approximately 6:40 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at the Petro Canada Gas station at 105 Main Street.  Three men entered the store, threatened the employee, ...

**** RCMP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Josiah Kaelin Sparks Today marks 6 years since the murder of 22-year-old Josiah Kaelin Sparks of Lake Loon. Just after 8 p.m. on September 14, 2017, police responded to a 911 call after Sparks was found deceased on Cherry Brook Rd in Lake Loon. Police continue to ask anyone with ...

***’ RCMP Media Release Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charge three people with drug and firearms offences The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged three people drug trafficking and firearms related offences in South Greenwood. On September 7, 2023, as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, the Valley Integrated Street Crime ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Kyle Gordon Joseph Buffett, 19, who was wanted out of Kings County on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance including shares and re-tweets on social media.   ...

**** HRM Media Release Halifax Regional Council appoints Acting Chief for Halifax Regional Police Halifax Regional Council today approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the Acting Chief of Police. MacLean, who is currently Deputy Chief of Operations, assumes the position on Sept. 16 following the retirement of ...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing on Tuesday, Sept. 12 has been located and returned to a Dartmouth hospital. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP seeking public assistance in theft of military medals Colchester County District RCMP is seeking public assistance in an investigation relating to thefts of military medals. On September 1, 2023, Colchester County District RCMP received a report of a tote having been stolen during an air show in ...

**** RCMP Media Release West Hants District RCMP investigating hate-motivated mischief West Hants District RCMP is investigating a hate-motivated mischief in Windsor. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 11:15 a.m., West Hants District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism at a memorial located at 10 King St. in Windsor. RCMP officers learned that a ...

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP charge man in robbery East Hants District RCMP has charged a man after a robbery on Uniacke Mines Rd. in Mount Uniacke. On September 10, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery on Uniacke Mines Rd. in Mount ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in robbery Police have charged a man in relation to a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday. At approximately 11:40 a.m. officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Wyse Road in Dartmouth. A man entered the store, stole merchandise, threatened staff ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP arrest youth in stabbing Halifax District RCMP has arrested a youth after a stabbing on Millwood Dr. in Middle Sackville. On September 10, 2023, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing on Millwood Dr. in Middle Sackville. RCMP officers learned that ...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP charge woman in incident in Meteghan Station Meteghan RCMP has charged a woman after an incident in Meteghan Station. On September 8, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of a firearm being stolen from a home Second Division Rd. in Meteghan Station. RCMP officers ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrests two men for assault Meteghan RCMP arrests two men in relation to two separate assaults that occurred at an assembly in Saulnierville. Yesterday afternoon, Meteghan RCMP, Digby RCMP, Yarmouth Town RCMP, Annapolis District RCMP, Kings District RCMP, Barrington RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services were present at an assembly on ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 41-year-old man who was reported missing yesterday from North Kentville 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 Halifax District RCMP seeking public assistance in assault investigation Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to an assault with a weapon that occurred in Middle Sackville. Yesterday, at approximately 8:35 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to an assault with a weapon that occurred on Rafting Dr., near Fringe Dr., ...

HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Margaret Hartrick This Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of Margaret Elizabeth Hartrick and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. At approximately 8:25 a.m. on September 10, 1998, police responded to a report of an unconscious woman in ...

**** RCMP Media Release Police asking for the public’s assistance in robbery investigations RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s assistance in relation to two robberies that occurred in Lower Sackville. On August 27, shortly before 1 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store ...

**** SiRT Release Charges Laid Against Cape Breton Regional Police Officer ———————————————————————— The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has laid two charges against a member of the Cape Breton Regional Police Service. SiRT was contacted on January 8, 2023, by the Cape Breton Regional Police concerning an allegation made by a member of ...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP appealing for information related to alleged historical sexual assaults Meteghan RCMP is appealing to the public for information related to alleged historical sexual assaults at Université Sainte-Anne, and encouraging any survivors to contact them or their local police. On September 5, 2023, the Meteghan RCMP became aware of information ...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing on Thursday, Sept. 7 has been located and returned to a Dartmouth hospital. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return. ...

****HRP Media Release Update: Missing person located The 29-year-old man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on September 7 has been located deceased. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Missing Male: Help the RCMP find Jason Fike Kings District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Jason Fike, who was last seen on September 6 near the intersection of Hwy. 1 and County Home Rd. in Waterville. Fike is described as 5-foot-9, 150 lbs, has brown hair ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth found safe The 17-year-old youth who was reported missing today from North Kentville 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 Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella Announces Retirement Halifax Regional Police Chief Kinsella announces his retirement today at the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners meeting. “After 37 years of policing, today I am announcing my retirement. It’s been an honour and a privilege, and I am grateful to the Halifax Board of ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax on the weekend. On September 3 at approximately 10:50 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at a hotel in the 1900 block of Brunswick Street. The victim reported that earlier that night he ...

**** NS SPCA Release Pet Surrenders Up, Space Limited at the Nova Scotia SPCA The Nova Scotia SPCA is seeing an increase in animal surrenders and is trying to do all that it can to help while the requests keep coming. Surrenders of animals are up in the first six months of 2023, over the ...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing on September 5 has been located and returned to an Annapolis Valley hospital. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearm charges Halifax Regional Police has laid firearm charges in relation to an incident in Dartmouth on the weekend. On September 4 at approximately 5 a.m. officers responded to a report of a vehicle being driven erratically in the area of Woodland Avenue and Highway 118. Officers stopped the ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearm charges Halifax Regional Police has laid firearm charges in relation to an incident in Halifax on the weekend. On September 3 at approximately 1:10 a.m. officers observed a disturbance between two groups of people in the area of the 1600 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax. A man ...

**** RCMP Media Release West Hants District RCMP charge man operating unlicensed vape shop targeting youth The West Hants District RCMP General Investigative Section has charged a man who was operating an unlicensed vape shop, targeting youth, in Windsor. On August 31, 2023, as part of an ongoing investigation relating to an unlicensed vape shop ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested Kyle Gordon Joseph Buffett, 19, who was wanted out of Kings County on a province-wide arrest warrant has been arrested. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance including shares and re-tweets on social media.   Man wanted ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing boater located deceased by RCMP Underwater Recovery Team The missing boater in Cumberland County has been located deceased by the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team. On September 3, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of an overdue person in Northport, Cumberland County. RCMP ...

**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP leading multi-agency search for missing boater Cumberland County District RCMP is leading a multi-agency search for a missing boater in Tidnish, Cumberland County. On September 3, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of an overdue person in Northport, Cumberland County. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP charge man in armed robbery Eskasoni RCMP charge man in armed robbery in Eskasoni. On September 1, 2023 at approximately 12:35 p.m., Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station on Castle Bay Rd. in Eskasoni. RCMP officers learned that a ...

**** CNS Media Release Statement on 25th Anniversary of Swissair Tragedy ——————————————————– NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston on the 25th anniversary of the crash of Swissair Flight 111. ——————————————————– Late in the evening of September 2, 1998, Nova Scotians first learned of the tragic crash of Swissair Flight 111 in ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate hate-motivated incident Halifax Regional Police is investigating what is believed to be an incident motivated by hate in Halifax. Yesterday at approximately 12:20 p.m. police received a report of rope that had been placed in a tree in Africville Park in Halifax. The rope had been removed prior to ...

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP charge former band director with sexual offences Colchester County District RCMP has charged a former band director with sexual offences. On August 17, 2023, Colchester County District RCMP were notified about historical sexual assaults that occurred in Valley, Nova Scotia, between 2005 and 2007. With this information, ...

Via RCMP Have you seen this skid steer? On August 14, 2023, Victoria County District RCMP learned that it had been stolen from a job site in the Estemere area of Victoria County. The skid steer is a yellow 2008 Caterpillar 277. Please call 902-295-2350 or CrimeStoppers with info. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 4:55 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Needs Convenience store located at 303 Prince Albert Road. A man entered the store, produced what is ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in homicide Police have laid charges in the homicide of Davelle Rodney Vance Desmond that occurred earlier this month in Halifax. On August 6 at approximately 9:40 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred on the Halifax waterfront in the area of the 1500 block ...

**** RCMP Media Release Digby RCMP investigating assault that occurred on a wharf Digby RCMP is investigating an assault that occurred on a wharf in Weymouth North. On August 2, 2023, Digby RCMP responded to a report of an assault and a theft at a wharf in Weymouth North. RCMP officers learned that four people ...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP charge men in crime spree Annapolis District RCMP has charged two men involved in a crime spree. Between August 12 and 22, 2023, Annapolis District RCMP, Colchester County District RCMP, Kings District RCMP and West Hants District RCMP, responded to multiple reports of break-ins and thefts. Through the ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearm charges Police have laid firearm charges after a search of a residence in Dartmouth on the weekend. On August 27 at approximately 4:10 a.m. members of the Guns and Gangs Unit, along with members of the Emergency Response Team, conducted a search of a residence and vehicles on ...

**** NS SPCA Release   View this email in your browser Man Charged in Dog’s Death Hugh Matthews, 34, from Marion Bridge, has been charged with causing distress to an animal, contrary to section 26(1) of the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia. On August 25, SPCA Enforcement Officers responded to a request from the ...

**’* RCMP Media Release Update on Kenley Matheson missing person investigation The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is providing an update with regard to the Kenley Matheson missing person investigation. Last week, a team including, members of the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Thomas University’s Anthropology ...

**** HRP Media Release UPDATE – Missing Person: 16-year-old youth found  Halifax Regional Police have located the missing 16-year-old youth reported missing earlier today safe. We thank the media and the public for their assistance and concern in this matter. We ask you to consider removing associated images from your social media. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP investigating theft of ATM Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a theft of an ATM in Springhill. On August 27, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of an intrusion alarm at a business on McGee St. in Springhill. RCMP officers ...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Jason MacCullough Today marks the 24th anniversary of the murder of Jason MacCullough and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. Jason, 19, was found deceased on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive ...

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP arrest man for firearms offences   Colchester County District RCMP has arrested a man for firearms offences after an incident in Little Dyke, Colchester County. On August 27, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a man discharging a firearm ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 33-year-old man reported missing from Millbrook has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media. ...

**** Cape Breton Regional Police Release Can you help us locate this man? Logan Myles Gregory, age 35, is arrestable for Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, as well as Breaches of previous Court-ordered release conditions. We have made several attempts to locate Gregory and ask anyone with information on his whereabouts is ...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing youth located safe The 12-year-old youth who was reported missing from Timberlea on August 25 has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.   ...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on Province-wide arrest warrant Annapolis District RCMP has obtained a province-wide arrest warrant for the arrest of a man charged in a Break and Enter in August 2023 in Middleton. Tyler Lee Scott Robar, 29, is charged with Break and Enter and Commit. Robar is described as 5-foot-10, 175 ...

**** SiRT Release Investigation Begins into HRP Involved Shooting ——————————————————— The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) is investigating the shooting of a suspect by a Halifax Regional Police (HRP) officer. On August 24, 2023, officers were investigating a matter on Plateau Crescent in Halifax.  While investigating, officers observed a man who produced a ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located The 19-year-old man reported missing from Barrington has been located. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police refer officer involved shooting to SiRT Halifax Regional Police have referred an incident involving discharge of a service weapon that occurred last night to the Nova Scotia Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). Last night, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers were in the 100 block of Plateau Crescent in ...

A special weather statement remains in effect via Environment Canada. Cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers this afternoon with a high of 23c and high UV index. Showers and breezy with a low of 16c tonight . . . . . ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 29-year-old man reported missing from Glenholme has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.   ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: HRP/RCMP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division charge woman in armed robbery The HRP/RCMP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a woman in relation to an armed robbery in Fall River that occurred in July. On July 30, at approximately 9 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Arthur Mosher has been arrested Arthur Adbul Mosher, 40, of Blockhouse has been safely arrested in Gold River, Lunenburg County. Mosher will be held in custody overnight and will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court tomorrow. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and shares on social ...

**** RCMP Media Release Update on Kenley Matheson missing person investigation The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is providing an update with regard to the Kenley Matheson missing person investigation. Yesterday, a team including, members of the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Thomas University’s Anthropology Department ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 12-year-old youth who was reported missing in Weaver Settlement has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 4:41 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Circle K Convenience Store/Irving Gas Station located at 10 Highfield Park Drive in Dartmouth.  Two men suspects entered the store, ...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP respond to fatal house fire Kings District RCMP responded to a fatal house fire that occurred on Sandy Crt. in Aylesford. At approximately 7:05 a.m. this morning, Kings District RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a report of a house fire on Sandy Crt. in Aylesford. Upon arrival, ...

**’* SiRT Release No Charges Against Halifax Regional Police Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting ——————————————————————————————– The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has released its report into the fatal shooting of an adult male in Dartmouth in August 2022. On August 27th, 2022, members of the Halifax Regional Police responded to a 911 call ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 55-year-old woman who was reported missing in Eskasoni has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares on social media.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in assault Halifax Regional Police have laid charges in an assault that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 6:20 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person at a residence on Hilden Drive. Officers located a man who had been stabbed. The man was taken to ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax. At approximately 9:45 p.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had occurred at the Circle K Convenience Store/Irving Gas Station located at 5450 Inglis Street in Halifax.  2 male suspects entered the store, forcing their way behind ...

**** CFIA Release Hemlock woolly what? Have you seen what looks like cotton balls or clumps of snow at the base of hemlock tree needles? It could be egg sacs of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) (pronounced uh-del-jid). HWA is an insect that attacks and kills hemlock trees by feeding on nutrient and water storage cells at the ...

**** RCMP Media Release Police charge a man with numerous Child Pornography offences The Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have charged a Windsor Junction man with child pornography, sexual and firearms offences. Between July 14 and 19, 2023, the Integrated ICE Unit, assisted by officers from the RCMP/HRP Criminal Investigation ...

**** RCMP Media Release Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continue to investigate the disappearance of Zachery Lefave The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the disappearance of Zachery Lefave. On January 1, 2021, at approximately 12:15 a.m., 21-year-old Zachery Lefave, of Hebron, was last seen walking on Hwy. 334 in Plymouth. At the time, he was talking on ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP investigation suspicious incident Halifax District RCMP is investigating a suspicious incident that occurred in Upper Tantallon. On August 20, 2023, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious incident at a park at the intersection of Elk Rd. and White Birch Dr. ...

**** HRP Media Release Missing person located deceased   The 59-year-old man whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on August 20 has been located deceased.   Earlier this afternoon; Halifax Ground Search and Rescue located the man deceased off Caldwell Road in Cole Harbour.   Our thoughts are with the man’s family, friends, ...

**** RCMP Media Release Yarmouth Rural RCMP investigates fatal ATV crash On August 19, at 11:25 p.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP responded to a missing child report. The child, who was visiting the Canaan area with their family, had left a residence earlier in the evening for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride and hadn’t returned. At ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youths located safe The youths who were reported missing from Alma have been located safe. The RCMP thanks members of the public for their social media shares . ...

**** Justice Media Release Yarmouth Missing Person Case Added to Rewards Program —————————————————————– The Province and the RCMP are asking for the public’s help to solve the missing person case of Zachery Lefave. Mr. Lefave, who was 20 when he disappeared, was last seen walking on Highway 334 in Plymouth, Yarmouth County, in the early ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in breach of prohibition order  Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in connection with a breach of a prohibition order in relation to children that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 12 p.m. on August 17, police received a report of a man verbally harassing a youth ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 21-year-old man who was reported missing from Alma has been located safe. The RCMP thanks members of the public for their social media shares. ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man found safe The 26-year-old man who was reported missing in Ingonish has been located safe. The RCMP thanks members of the public for their social media shares ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing youth Located The two 13-year-old youths police requested the public’s assistance in locating earlier have been located safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. We ask you to consider removing associated images from your social media. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in homicide investigation Police have charged a man in relation to the homicide of the 32-year-old man that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on August 16, police responded to a report of a stabbing on Twin Oaks Road. Officers located a man who had been ...

**** RCMP Media Release Victoria County District RCMP arrest youths in Arson investigation Victoria County District RCMP has arrested two youths in an arson investigation after a school bus fire in Baddeck. On August 12, 2023, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Victoria County District RCMP, the Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department and EHS, responded to a report ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in Ryan Michael Sawyer homicide Police have charged a man in relation to the homicide of Ryan Michael Sawyer that occurred last year in Halifax. Earlier today, investigators with the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division arrested Alexander Pishori Levy, 37, after he turned himself ...

**** HRP Media Release Via HRP Police presence in Dartmouth Police are investigating an incident at a residence in the 100 block of Braemar Drive in Dartmouth. There is currently a police presence at the residence and in the area of Creelman Drive. We ask the public to avoid the area to allow officers to ...

**’* HRP Media Release Police investigating homicide Police have arrested a man in relation to a homicide that occurred in Halifax earlier today. At approximately 2:20 a.m. police responded to a report of a stabbing on Twin Oaks Road. Officers located a man who had been stabbed. The 32-year-old man was transported to hospital where ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrants has been arrested Burt “Dangulo” Thompson, 47, from North Preston, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrants has been arrested. Thompson was held in custody and will appear in Court tomorrow. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police charge man for thefts that took place at a local community event New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a 56-year-old man in relation to thefts that occurred at a local community event in New Glasgow. On Sunday August 13, 2023 New Glasgow Regional Police received a ...

**** RCMP Media Release Lequille man arrested and charged with child pornography offences The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Lequille man with child pornography offences. On July 13, 2023, the RCMP’s ICE Unit assisted by Annapolis District RCMP, Digby RCMP and RCMP Digital Forensic Services executed a search warrant at ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP charge man and recover stolen property Halifax District RCMP has charged a man in relation to a vehicle stop in Cole Harbour where stolen property was recovered. Yesterday, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Halifax District RCMP officers observed a man, known to operate vehicles with a suspended driver’s licence, ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 84-year-old man 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. We ask you to consider removing associated images from your social media. ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit charge Nictaux man with child pornography offences The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Nictaux man with child pornography offences. On August 10, 2023, the RCMP’s ICE Unit, assisted by Annapolis District RCMP, Kings District RCMP and RCMP Digital Forensic Services, ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continue to investigate homicide The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is continuing with their investigation into a homicide in Lunenburg County. On July 26, 2023, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of human remains being located in Parkdale, ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 15-year-old youth who was reported missing in Enfield has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Robbery – Halifax At 1:30 a.m., on the 14th of August, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery at Needs, 5881 Duffus Street, Halifax.  A male armed with a knife demanded money and cigarettes.  No one was injured.  The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police ask for the public’s assistance to help solve thefts from vendors that occurred early this morning, New Glasgow. New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance to help solve an ongoing investigation in relation to several thefts from vendors that occurred at a local ...

**** RCMP Media Release Police seeking public assistance to identify three men involved in a home invasion Halifax District RCMP responds to a report of a home invasion that occurred in Gaetz Brook. Shortly after midnight this morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion on Haven Ln. in Gaetz Brook. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP charge man in threats investigation  Kings District RCMP has charged a man in a threats investigation in Wolfville. On August 8, 2023, Kings District RCMP received a report of threats from Acadia University, concerning a 52-year-old man, threatening to cause harm to an employee. RCMP officers began investigating ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred at the Halifax Common Aquatics Facility last month and are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. On July 8 at approximately 7:10 p.m. officers responded to an assault that had just occurred at the outdoor pool at ...

Via RCMP Hey Port Hawkesbury! Two break-ins occurred mid-afternoon on July 30, 2023 at the Kosmetikos Salon & Spa and at Norvon Entreprises. A number of items were stolen including cash. Anyone with info, or who recognizes this man, pls. call 902-625-2220 or CrimeStoppers. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement charge man with drug offences The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged a man with drug offences. On August 9, 2023, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, the Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, assisted by the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section ...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Victoria County District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man in connection with an incident of intimate partner/family violence on August 6, 2023, in Big Bras D’Or. Logan Gregory, 35, from Big Bras D’Or, is charged with Assault, Unlawful Confinement, Uttering Threats ...

**** HRP Media Release UPDATE – Missing Person: Located Safe The missing 79-year-old-man that was reported missing earlier today has been located safe. Halifax Regional Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP charge man with attempted murder Kings District RCMP has charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing in New Minas. On August 10, 2023, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in a forested area near Crescent Dr. in New ...

**** Info via Elections Nova Scotia Preston By-election Official Addition Elections Nova Scotia – Official addition results for the Preston by-election are now on the Elections Nova Scotia website (electionsnovascotia.ca). Twila Grosse,  Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) has been confirmed as the winner for the Preston by-election. The final vote count for each ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police investigating offensive / hate graffiti incident New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance with any information they may have as police continue to investigate an act of vandalism. This act of vandalism was the result of  a gazebo on Terrace Street, New Glasgow ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Two men wanted for attempted murder in Eskasoni are in custody The two men wanted for an attempted murder in Eskasoni, after an incident on August 2, have been arrested and are in custody. On August 2, 2023, at approximately 5 a.m., Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of an ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 73-year-old man who was reported missing in Lyons Brook, Pictou County, has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Death ruled a homicide The death of a 26-year-old man that occurred this weekend in Halifax has been ruled a homicide. On August 6 at approximately 9:40 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred on the Halifax waterfront in the area of the 1500 block of Lower Water ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman found safe The 29-year-old woman who was reported missing on August 8 from Bible Hill has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips. ...

**** Elections Nova Scotia Unofficial Results for the Preston By-election Elections Nova Scotia – The unofficial results are now complete for the Preston By-election. The following indicates the number of votes received by each nominated candidate: Anthony Edmonds, Green Party of Nova Scotia (Green Party) – 101 Twila Grosse,  Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia (PC) ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax in June and is releasing photos of the suspects. On June 25 at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a disturbance that occurred in the area of Sackville and Argyle streets. An altercation occurred between two groups ...

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia Sending Another Fire Crew to Yukon Nova Scotia is sending another crew to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Yukon. Twenty Department of Natural Resources and Renewables firefighters and one agency representative will leave from Halifax Stanfield International Airport today, August 8. Five of the firefighters on this crew also ...

**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP charge man after firearm discharged Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man after a firearm was discharged on Sydney St. in Parrsboro. On August 5, 2023, at approximately 3 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a firearm having been discharged into the ...

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP charge man with firearms offences Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences after an incident on Gloade Ln. in Gold River. On August 6, 2023, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of four men fighting on Gloade Ln. in Gold ...

**** HRP Media Release Police issue update on last night’s aggravated assault in Halifax We are saddened to report that the 26-year-old victim of last night’s aggravated assault has died. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. At this time, police are not in a position to release the name of the victim. ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release UPDATE – Missing teen found New Glasgow Regional Police have located the missing 15-year-old female that was last seen on Saturday night at 7:30 pm August 5, 2023, on Chelsea Court, New Glasgow. She is reported safe. New Glasgow Regional Police would like to thank the media and the public ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youths located safe The 14-year-old and 11-year-old youths who were reported missing in the New Minas/Kentville area have been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate aggravated assault Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred last night in Halifax. On August 6 at approximately 9:40 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred on the Halifax waterfront in area of the 1500 block of Lower Water Street. Officers located an unresponsive ...

**** HRP Media Release Police respond to incident in Halifax Police are responding to an incident in the 1500 block of Lower Water Street in Halifax. We ask members of the public to avoid the area to allow police to conduct the investigation. There is no threat to public safety. An update will be provided ...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing on August 6 has been located and returned to a Halifax hospital. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Missing Youth Located The missing 16-year-old youth that was reported missing yesterday has been located safe. Halifax Regional Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide arrest warrant Halifax Regional Police arrested a man earlier this morning in relation to two outstanding warrants for incidents that occurred in the Halifax region and British Columbia. At approximately 7 a.m. this morning, a 29-year-old man turned himself in at police headquarters and was ...

**** CNS Media Release Home-Sharing Program Expands ———————————————————- Nova Scotians in search of an affordable space to rent now have more options and support. The Province’s partnership with online home-sharing platform Happipad – launched in in the spring to help people displaced by wildfires – is now available to people across the province. The government ...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Digby RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man in connection with an incident of dangerous driving and flight from police that occurred in Seabrook, Digby County, on August 2, 2023. Cody Prudhomme, 28, from Barton, is charged with Dangerous Operation of a ...

Via HRP Update: police operation Police are no longer on scene on Frederick Avenue in Halifax. The investigation is ongoing.  We thank the public for their patience and cooperation. Via HRP Police presence in Halifax There is a police presence in the area of Frederick Avenue in Halifax. The police have contained the area and ...

**** RCMP Media Release Shelburne RCMP investigate theft of copper wire and rash of vehicle thefts Shelburne RCMP is investigating a rash of vehicle thefts and theft of copper wire. On July 31, 2023, Shelburne RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a home in Lower Ohio. RCMP officers learned that a man ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon in Dartmouth. At approximately 2:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the No Frills store located at 118 Wyse Road in Dartmouth. A man entered the store, stole product, and threatened ...

Via RCMP Nova Scotia RCMP on scene of an incident involving a dangerous driver on Hwy. 102, near exit 13, in Colchester County. Male driver of the vehicle has been safely arrested. Officers searching for a female passenger who fled on foot. There is no risk to the public. Pls. avoid area ...

**** RCMP Media Release Do you know this duo? Inverness County District RCMP is investigating a theft in Port Hawkesbury. On July 15, a man and a woman entered a pharmacy on Reeves St. and left the store without paying for fragrances valued over $1,000. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact ...

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP charge two men with Attempted Murder Eskasoni RCMP has charged two men with attempted murder after a targeted incident on Castle Bay Rd. in Eskasoni. At approximately 5 a.m. this morning, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of an assault on Castle Bay Rd. in Eskasoni. RCMP officers learned ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Person Located The 35-year-old woman whom police requested the public’s assistance in locating on August 2 has been located 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 Do you know this person? East Hants District RCMP is asking the public’s assistance to identify a man believed to be involved in a fraud. On July 29, the man entered a grocery store on Hwy. 214 in #Elmsdale and departed the store with approximately $2,500 worth of activated gift cards. ...

**** CNS Media Release Premier’s Statement on Passing of Youth Following Floods ————————————————– Today is another tragic day in Nova Scotia. Another young person’s life was lost following the devastating July floods. These floods have caused a tremendous amount of heartache and pain. My sincere condolences go out to the family. While I know nothing ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Search for missing youth in West Hants Yesterday, at approximately 10:35 a.m., the Nova Scotia RCMP recovered the body of a youth along the shore of Advocate Harbour. “We’re working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service to positively identify the remains,” says Superintendent Sean Auld, the Nova Scotia RCMP’s ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP seeking information on robbery in Fall River Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred in Fall River. On July 30, at approximately 9 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station located on Hwy. 2 ...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Halifax District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man in connection with an incident of criminal harassment and trespassing that occurred in East River St. Marys in April of this year. Burt “Dangulo” Thompson, 47, from North Preston, is charged with two ...

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for sexual assault Police have charged a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax last month. On July 19, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred on July 12. At approximately 10 a.m., a man walking in the area of ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing 15-year-old youth located The 15-year-old youth Halifax Regional Police requested the public’s assistance locating on July 31 has been located and was safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate indecent acts Halifax Regional Police is investigating two indecent acts that occurred last week in Dartmouth. On July 28 at approximately 4:45 a.m., police received a report of an indecent act that had just occurred in the area of Nantucket Avenue and Victoria Road. A man in the area ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release Man arrested on province-wide arrest warrant New Glasgow Regional Police has arrested a 33-year-old male on a province wide arrest warrant in relation to a 911 call about a disturbance in the Town of Trenton on July 29, 2023 Saturday morning. Pye was located at a nearby residence in Trenton ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police is seeking public assistance about a drive-by shooting on High Street New Glasgow On July 30, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police received a report that a house was damaged by shots fired from a passing vehicle. The incident occurred at a home on High Street ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located The 26-year-old man who was reported missing early this morning has been located. The RCMP thanks members the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 75-year-old woman who was reported missing from Eskasoni has been located safe. The RCMP thanks members of the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing 14-year-old youth located The 14-year-old youth Halifax Regional Police requested the public’s assistance locating on July 28 has been located and was safe. We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit investigating homicide The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide. On July 26, 2023, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of human remains being located in Parkdale, Lunenburg County, near New Ross. Investigators have determined that the ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in assault Halifax Regional Police has laid charges in relation to an assault that occurred this morning in Dartmouth. At approximately 9:40 a.m. police responded to the 0-100 block of Primrose Street for a report that a man was threatening a group of people with a bat. A ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Search for missing youth in West Hants continues The search for the youth, who went missing on July 22 in West Hants during extreme flooding, is continuing. On July 22, a man, a youth and two children, were reported missing after the vehicles they were travelling in were caught in ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate sexual assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating a sexual assault that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 6:15 p.m., police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in the area of the Camp Hill Cemetery 1600 Summer Street. While at in the area, a man approached ...

Police presence with forensics in the parking lot between Jackson and Primrose near the community garden. Evidence markers are scattered in an area. No other information at this time . . . . . . . ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing swimmer in Gold River Lunenburg District RCMP believes that the body of the 31-year-old man, who was reported missing in Gold River, has been found. On July 24, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of a missing swimmer; he had been tubing in the ...

**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP charge man with Attempted Murder Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man with Attempted Murder after an incident on Hwy. 6 in Linden. On July 27, 2023, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing on Hwy. 6 in ...

**”* HRP Media Release Police charge man for aggravated assault Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred July 23 in Halifax. At 3:54 a.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred outside an establishment in the 1600 block of Argyle Street. Officers located an ...

**** SiRT Release Halifax Regional Police Officers Cleared in Allegation of Excessive Force   ————————————————————————————————– The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has released its report into the excessive use of force on an adult individual referred by Halifax Regional Police. On December 18, 2022, members of the Halifax Regional Police responded to a 911 ...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP charge man following break and enters and thefts Annapolis District RCMP has charged a man in relation to two break and enters and thefts that occurred in Middleton. On July 24, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Annapolis District RCMP responded to a theft from a vehicle on Main St. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continue to investigate suspicious disappearance of Jesse Morrissey The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continue to investigate the suspicious disappearance of Jessie Morrissey. On February 13, 2022, Jessie was seen driving a dark coloured Jeep Patriot in the Springhill area. On February 14, he ...

**** CNS Media Release Provincewide State of Emergency Lifted ——————————————————– The provincewide state of emergency declared on Saturday, July 22, in response to severe flooding will be lifted at 6 p.m. today, July 26. “This has been a significant event that has left a devastating impact on our province,” said John Lohr, Minister responsible for ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to identify a man believed to have uttered threats, on July 15, to damage a sail boat anchored near Roost Island. At the time of the incident the man was on a small watercraft. Anyone who may be able to identify the ...

Very sad Via Toronto Police Dog Service It is with heartfelt sadness that we have to say goodbye to PSD Bingo who was killed in the line of duty last night while protecting the citizens of Toronto. Our deepest condolences to Bingo’s partner, Sgt. Brandon Smith and his family. Bingo, you are a hero and ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Search for missing swimmer in Gold River The 31-year-old man who was reported missing in Gold River is believed to have been swept out to sea. On July 24, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of a missing swimmer; he had been tubing in the ...

**** CNS Media Release Disaster Financial Assistance for July 2023 Floods —————————————————————– Nova Scotians can now apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from the severe flooding on the weekend. “This has been a very difficult situation for so many Nova Scotians, and this program is designed to help.” said John Lohr, Minister responsible ...

**** Premiers Office Release Statement on Passing of Another Person Following Floods —————————————————— NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. —————————————————— Today, Nova Scotians received more devastating news. Another life has been lost following the flooding from the storms this weekend. Our hearts are breaking for the families of the three souls ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP update on missing people in West Hants This morning, the Nova Scotia RCMP, with assistance from our partners, recovered the body of a child in the primary search area in Brooklyn. Working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, the RCMP can also confirm that the remains recovered yesterday afternoon ...

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP leading multi-agency search for missing swimmer Lunenburg District RCMP is leading a multi-agency search for a missing swimmer in Gold River. On July 24, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire, and EHS, responded to a report of a missing swimmer near Beech Hill Rd. in Gold ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth found safe The 15-year-old youth who was reported missing and last seen on July 22, in West St. Andrews, 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 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer’s badge stolen Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen RCMP badge. An RCMP officer reported their wallet, containing their badge, was stolen July 24 between midnight and 5 a.m. from a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of Fairbanks Street in ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP update on missing people in West Hants   Today, the Nova Scotia RCMP, with assistance from our partners, recovered the body of a 52-year-old Windsor man. Human remains were also located and we are working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office to positively identify the remains. The man, a ...

**** RCMP Media Release Media Advisory: update by the Nova Scotia RCMP on the search for four people Media are invited to attend an update by the Nova Scotia RCMP on the search for four people who were reported missing on July 22 in West Hants. When: July 24, 3 p.m. Where: West Hants RCMP ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate three robberies Halifax Regional Police is investigating three robberies that occurred in the Halifax region over the weekend. On July 22 at approximately 8 a.m. officers responded to a robbery at the Irving gas station located at 612 Windmill Road in Dartmouth. A man entered the store, produced a ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP update on four West Hants missing people Nova Scotia RCMP, with the assistance of its partners, continues search efforts to locate four people reported missing in the West Hants area on July 22. Early yesterday morning, West Hants District RCMP received reports of two separate incidents, in the same area ...

CN Rail crews work to access rails that once were sitting over a culvert that was wiped out by the heavy rains from the storm. Near Truro . . . . .       ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate aggravated assault Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred this morning in Halifax. At 3:54 a.m., police received a report of a disturbance that had occurred outside an establishment in the 1600 block of Argyle Street. Officers located an unresponsive man on the sidewalk in front of the ...

**** EMO Release Provincewide State of Emergency Declared ———————————————————- A provincewide state of emergency (SOE) has been declared in Nova Scotia, today, July 22, in response to severe flooding across the province. The following areas are currently the most affected: East and West Hants, Halifax Regional Municipality, Lunenburg and Queens counties. The order is in ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP update on missing people during flood conditions Early this morning, West Hants RCMP received reports of four people who are unaccounted for following flooding conditions in the area. Two children are unaccounted for following an incident in West Hants where the vehicle they were travelling in was submerged. Three of the ...

**** NSP Release Nova Scotia Power Opens Emergency Operations Centre Nova Scotia Power opened its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as of 5am Saturday morning in response to severe thunderstorms impacting parts of the province causing outages. “Crews have been working to safely restore power to our customers since the extreme weather system started impacting the ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 29-year-old man who was reported missing from Carleton Corner has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP arrest a man in relation to firearms seizure Eskasoni RCMP has arrested a man in relation to a seizure of firearms in Eskasoni. On July 19, Eskasoni RCMP obtained and executed a search warrant in relation to an ongoing firearms investigation at a residence on Ginger Root Ln. in Eskasoni. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax earlier this month and is releasing a photo of the suspect. On July 9 at approximately 4:35 a.m. police received a report of an assault that had just occurred on the Halifax waterfront in the area of ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay drug trafficking charge Halifax Regional Police has charged a man with drug trafficking in relation to a search that occurred in Halifax earlier this week. On July 19 at approximately 8:45 a.m., members of the Quick Response Unit conducted a search of a residence in the 2300 block of ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay voyeurism charges Halifax Regional Police has charged a man with six counts of voyeurism in relation to an investigation in Dartmouth yesterday. On July 20, police received a report that a man had recorded five women and a female youth without their consent in the washroom facilities of the ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in bank robberies Halifax Regional Police have charged a man in relation to two bank robberies that occurred this month in Halifax. On July 19 at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Scotiabank branch at 5656 Spring Garden Road. A man ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality provides update on Halifax Public Gardens’ property damage The Halifax Regional Municipality is providing the following update on the property damage that occurred at the Halifax Public Gardens in July 2022. On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of damage to multiple trees within the ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate sexual assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating a sexual assault and a suspicious circumstances incident that occurred in Bedford this month. On July 19, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred on July 12. At approximately 10 a.m. a man walking in the area of ...

**** New Glasgow Police Release New Glasgow Regional Police charges man for leaving dog in hot vehicle New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a 65-year-old Colchester County man for leaving a dog in a vehicle in New Glasgow parking lot. On July 18 at 11:45 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police were notified of a dog ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP charge a man with Assault with a Weapon   Halifax District RCMP has charged a man in relation with an incident that occurred at a home in Lower Sackville. Yesterday, Halifax District RCMP received a request for a wellbeing check for a man at a home on Emily ...

**** RCMP Media Release Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant Halifax District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man charged in a sexual assault in Lower Sackville; the incident took place earlier this month. Scott Lee Gray, 48, from Upper Hammonds Plains, is charged with Sexual Assault and Failure to Comply with ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 15-year-old youth who was reported missing from East Tremont has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge woman following robbery Colchester County District RCMP has charged a woman in relation to a robbery that occurred early Sunday in Bible Hill. On July 16 at approximately 12:30 a.m. Colchester County District RCMP, assisted by Truro Police Service, responded to a robbery that had occurred at a gas ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate suspicious circumstance Halifax Regional Police is investigating a suspicious circumstance that occurred in Dartmouth on the weekend. On July 16 at approximately 5 a.m. a man was seen looking in the window of a residence in the 0-100 block of Woodland Avenue. When the resident approached the window, he ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearms charges Halifax Regional Police has charged two men with firearms and theft offences in relation to two incidents that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 3:30 a.m. officers responded to a report of two men who had entered a residence in the 5500 block of Cogswell Street. When ...

**** Justice Media Release Missing Person Case Added to Rewards Program —————————————————————– The Province and the RCMP are asking for the public’s help to solve the missing person case of Jessie Morrissey. Mr. Morrissey, who was 26 years old when he disappeared, was last seen travelling in a dark-coloured Jeep Patriot in the Springhill area ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax earlier this month and is releasing a photo of the suspect. On July 8 at approximately 2:45 a.m., police responded to a report of an assault that had occurred a short time earlier in the area of ...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: Police asking for the public’s assistance in homicide investigation   RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s assistance in relation to a homicide investigation in Middle Sackville. On July 3, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a man with ...

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP charge man in sexual assault   East Hants District RCMP has charged a man with sexual assault after an incident in Enfield. On April 21, 2023, East Hants District RCMP received a report of a sexual assault, that had occurred in March 2023, at a home on ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP charge man with sexual assault   Halifax District RCMP has charged a man in relation to a sexual assault, involving a youth, that occurred in Lower Sackville. On July 13, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred at a ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing child and youth found safe The 7-year-old child and 12-year-old youth who were reported missing from Yarmouth have been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. . ...

**** Info via HRFE Fire Investigation for 1672 Granville Street, Halifax 1672 Granville Street, Halifax May 30, 2023 This fire involved an office building.  There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a propane torch. The area of origin was determined to be a roof. The cause of this fire ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP request public assistance with attempted robbery investigation Halifax District RCMP is looking for public assistance related to an investigation into an attempted robbery that occurred last evening. On July 14 at approximately 7:35 p.m., RCMP Halifax District received a report of an attempted robbery that occurred near the ...

**** Info via HRFE Fire Investigation Summary for 1 Oak Street, Dartmouth 1 Oak Street, Dartmouth June 20, 2023 This fire involved a multi-unit high-rise (residential). There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be an electrical cord. The area of origin was determined to be a living room. The cause ...

**** SiRT Release Investigation Results in Charge Against RCMP Member ——————————————————————————- The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has laid one charge against a member of the RCMP – Annapolis District SiRT was contacted on March 21st, 2023, by the RCMP concerning an investigation they were conducting in relation to a motor vehicle collision that was ...

**** RCMP Media Release Update on Kenley Matheson missing person investigation The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is providing an update with regard to the Kenley Matheson missing person investigation. Today, a team including, members of the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, St. Thomas University’s Anthropology Department, ...

**** SiRT Release Investigation Results in Charge Against Cape Breton Regional Police Officer ——————————————————————————- The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has laid one charge against a member of the Cape Breton Regional Police. SiRT was contacted on May 7, 2023, by the Cape Breton Regional Police concerning an investigation they were conducting in relation to ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay 49 charges in relation to break and enters Police have laid 49 charges against two men in relation to nine incidents that occurred in July. On July 13, members of the Quick Response Unit arrested Micah Frank Knowlton, 40, and Joshua Andrew Orde, 35, without incident in Halifax in ...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP charge man in threats investigation Kings District RCMP has charged a man in a threats investigation after an incident in Kingston. On July 13, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a man, who was in possession of a knife, threatening people ...

**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: Torry Colin Glen-Higgins Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 35-year-old man. Torry Glen-Higgins was reported missing to police on July 5 and was last heard from in late June. Torry is described as approximately 6’ tall with red hair and a red beard. There ...

**** RCMP Media Release Hey Digby! Do you recognize these two people? On April 25, they entered a grocery store on Warwick St. in Digby and took nearly $1,700 worth of razors before leaving without paying. If you recognize these two, or have information, please call 902-245-2579 or CrimeStoppers.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate suspicious fire Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Halifax this morning. At approximately 2:15 a.m. police and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded to a fire at the exterior of a building in the 3300 block of Romans Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the fire and there were ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing woman located safe The 37-year-old woman who was reported missing from Millbrook has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in assault Halifax Regional Police have charged a man in relation to an assault that occurred in Dartmouth on June 15. On June 30, HRP requested the public’s assistance identifying the suspects in relation to an assault that occurred on June 15 in Dartmouth. Later that day, officers ...

**** HRM Media Release Municipality launches Halifax Transit safety campaign Halifax Transit has launched a new Transit Code campaign focused on creating a safe transit environment. The campaign’s core message is that everyone, including staff, deserve to feel safe on Halifax Transit buses, ferries and at terminals, with the goal to support a safe space ...

**** RCMP Media Release Operation Headwind: RCMP launch Nova Scotia Youth Centre investigation hotline  The Nova Scotia RCMP Major Crimes Unit has launched a confidential hotline as part of an investigation into reports of sexual assault that occurred at the Nova Scotia Youth Centre, commonly referred to as “Waterville,” between the years of 1988 and ...

**** NSHA Media Release Request for public’s assistance in locating missing patient Nova Scotia Health is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Ryan Joseph Trentleman, who is missing from a Dartmouth hospital. Ryan has hazel eyes and brown hair. He stands 6’1” and weighs 228 lbs. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a ...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the 26-year-old female patient reported missing on July 12 has been located and returned to a Dartmouth hospital. We thank those who assisted in her safe return. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigating bank robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon in Halifax. At approximately 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the TD Bank branch at 5495 Spring Garden Road. A man approached the teller and demanded money. He fled ...

**** NS SPCA Release Woman Sentenced After 5 Animals Found in Distress Jenna MacNeil, 40, of Caribou Marsh, Nova Scotia, has been sentenced for animal cruelty. MacNeil was convicted in Sydney Provincial Court on April 13, 2023, for two counts of permitting an animal to be in distress, contrary to section 26 (2) of the ...

**** NSHA Media Release Request for public’s assistance in locating missing patient Nova Scotia Health is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 45-year-old Candace E. Millen, who is missing from a Dartmouth hospital. Ms. Millen is 5’3″ and weighs approximately 120-130 lb. She has strawberry blonde hair. She was last seen wearing shorts, a t-shirt, ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in stabbing Halifax Regional Police has laid charges in relation to a stabbing that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of Brunswick and Carmichael streets. Officers located a 24-year-old man who had been stabbed. The ...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: RCMP charge a person in relation to the fire hydrants mischief Yarmouth Town RCMP has charged a person with mischief following the tampering of fire hydrants in Yarmouth. On June 29, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., Yarmouth Town RCMP received a report of mischief to several fire hydrants on Brunswick, ...

**** CNS Media Release Update on MOVEit Breach Response —————————————————————– This week, the Province will start sending the next wave of notification letters to people whose personal information was stolen in the MOVEit global cybersecurity breach. This phase of notification is for people whose stolen information is considered less sensitive. Less sensitive information can include ...

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this truck? On July 5, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 2006 GMC Sierra was stolen by an unknown man from a business on Sackville Dr. in Middle Sackville. At the time of the theft, the truck was bearing Nova Scotia licence plate HBK401 and had “Fireside Cabinetry” decals ...

**** RCMP Media Release Do you know this trio? On July 5, at approximately 5:30 a.m., three suspects broke into a business on Hwy. 2 in Fort Lawrence. The suspects used a white side-by-side to ram the gate, breaking the lock and fence, to gain entry. Two of the suspects then loaded a 2022 Kubota ...

**** NSHA Media Release UPDATE – Missing patient located Please be advised the patient reported missing on July 8 has been located and returned to an Annapolis Valley hospital. We thank those who assisted in the patient’s safe return.   ...

**** DND Media Release Canadian Armed Forces Honour the No. 2 Construction Battalion The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continued to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion, the only all-black formation in Canadian military history, during a parade on July 8 in Pictou, Nova Scotia. The parade promoted the battalion’s legacy in conjunction with ...

**** RCMP Media Release Missing person: Help the RCMP find Jillian Denny Inverness County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 37-year-old Jillian Bridget Mae Denny. She was reported missing on July 6, and was last seen on June 26 on Gabriel Sylliboy Rd. in Whycocomagh. Denny is described as 5-foot-6, 160 ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man with Aggravated Assault Kings District RCMP has charged a man with Aggravated Assault after an incident in Auburn. Yesterday morning, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of an assault outside of a home on Hwy. 1. RCMP officers learned that a woman was ...

**** HRP Media Release Update – Missing person located The 32-year-old woman whom police requested assistance in locating July 7 has been located and was safe. We thank the media and the public for their concern and assistance. ...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of William Allan MacDonald Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the homicide of William Allan MacDonald and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. At approximately 10:50 p.m. on July 9, 2003, officers responded to a report of a suspicious death in ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located deceased The 37-year-old man who was reported missing in Wyvern, was located deceased in Ontario. The death is not suspicious and the investigation is being led by an Ontario police agency, with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP.   ...

**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section charge man with drug offences The Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section has charged a man with drug offences in Kingston. On June 22, 2023, as part of an ongoing drug investigation, the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section, with assistance from the Valley Integrated ...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP investigating theft of body armor Annapolis District RCMP is investigating the theft of body armor from a pick-up truck in Middleton. On June 30, at approximately 7:30 a.m., RCMP officers received a report of theft from a pick-up truck parked at a motel on Main St. in Middleton. RCMP officers learned that ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police investigate assault The man whom police requested the public’s assistance in identifying yesterday, in relation to an assault that occurred in Halifax in March, has been identified. Earlier this morning, the man turned himself into police at Police Headquarters located at 1975 Gottingen Street in Halifax. On March 15 ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP arrest two youths in relation to hate motivated mischief Halifax District RCMP has arrested two youths in relation to a hate motivated mischief that occurred in Beechville. On July 3, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a possible break and enter at ...

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP arrest man for firearms offences Colchester County District RCMP has arrested a man for firearms offences after an incident in Cloverdale. On July 1, 2023, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a man pointing a firearm at another man near ...

**** NS SPCA Release Charges Laid in Case of Abused Dog Kuper Oldham, 21, from Wallace, Nova Scotia, has been charged with causing an animal to be in distress, contrary to section 26 (1) of the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia. On June 8, 2023, the Nova Scotia SPCA received a complaint of abuse ...

**** CNS Media Release Housing Options for People Displaced by Wildfires ——————————————————- More help is coming for Nova Scotians displaced by the recent wildfires in Shelburne County and Halifax Regional Municipality. The Province is investing $7.4 million in the purchase of 25 fully furnished modular homes that will be available to rent. “People who suddenly ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax in March and are releasing photos of the suspect. On March 15 at approximately 1:50 p.m. a man assaulted an 11-year-old youth at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Lacewood Drive. The man was walking behind two youths ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit investigating suspicious death  Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Middle Sackville. On July 3, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a man with life threatening injuries at a ...

**** DND Media Release Royal Canadian Navy ships to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures in Europe Today, the ships’ companies of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Shawinigan and Summerside depart their homeport of Halifax, N.S., to join Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) on Operation REASSURANCE. The contribution of two Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) to SNMCMG1 ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Suspect identified and charges laid in connection with sexual assault Police have charged a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax on June 28. On June 28, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. at Value Village located at 165 Chain ...

**** HRP Media Release UPDATE – Missing Person Located The 48 year old male that was reported missing yesterday afternoon, June 30th, 2023, has been located safe. Halifax Regional Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Annapolis District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit arrest four people in stolen property investigation The Annapolis District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has arrested four people in a stolen property investigation. On June 29, 2023, as part of an ongoing stolen property investigation, Annapolis District RCMP SCEU, assisted by Annapolis ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charges in break and enter Police have charged two people in relation to a break and enter that occurred overnight in Halifax. At approximately 12:30 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter in-progress at a residence on Gebhardt Street. Officers arrested the two suspects in the area a ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate disturbance Police are investigating a disturbance that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At 1 p.m. police responded to reports of a man causing a disturbance in the area of Brenton Street and Spring Garden Road. The man was yelling racial comments and confronting pedestrians in the area. Police arrested the ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police is investigating an indecent act that occurred last week in Halifax On June 23, police received a report of an indecent act that occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot at 165 Chain Lake Drive. A man in a vehicle exposed himself to a woman driver ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate suspicious circumstances Halifax Regional Police is investigating a report of suspicious circumstances that occurred earlier this week in Dartmouth. On June 26, police received a report of suspicious circumstances that had occurred between 3:50 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. on June 25 at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth. A man ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 17-year-old youth who was reported missing in Vaughan has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media.     ...

**** CNS Media Release Increase in Nova Scotia Child Benefit ————————————————— The Province is helping more than 22,750 Nova Scotian families by increasing the Nova Scotia Child Benefit. The increase will take effect on the July payment. “Increasing this benefit is another step in helping to reduce child poverty,” said Karla MacFarlane, Minister of Community ...

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate assault Police are continuing to investigate an assault that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this month and are releasing photos of the suspects. On June 15 at approximately 9:10 p.m. police responded to reports of an assault that had occurred at the Sobeys at 210 Wyse Road. A ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate sexual assault Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax on Wednesday and are releasing photos of the suspect. On June 28, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. at Value Village located at 165 Chain Lake Drive. While ...

**** CNS Media Release New Federal Carbon Tax Scheduled to Start on Canada Day —————————————————————– Nova Scotians are reminded that they will pay more for gas, diesel and home heating fuels starting Saturday, July 1, because of a new federal tax. The Province has been asking the Government of Canada to delay the start of ...

**** Justice Media Release Review Committee Established to Investigate Deaths in Custody —————————————————————– The Province has established a standing committee to investigate deaths of people in the custody of provincial correctional services. The Deaths-in-Custody Review Committee will examine the facts and circumstances leading up to a death and make recommendations to the Justice Minister to ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth on the weekend. On June 24 at approximately 10:55 p.m., police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Esso gas station at 174 Ochterloney Street. Two men entered the store, threatened the employee and ...

**** RCMP Media Release Hey Waldeck, Annapolis County! Have you seen this side-by-side? It was stolen from a property on Burns Hill Rd. between June 9 and 11. Anyone with information is asked to contact Annapolis District RCMP at 902-665-4481 or CrimeStoppers.   ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Kings District RCMP charge man in relation to Acadia University threats investigation Kings District RCMP charge man in relation to an investigation of threats at Acadia University. On June 6, 2023, Kings District RCMP received a report of a threat of a possible shooting at Acadia University. The threat was ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay human trafficking charges Police have charged a man in relation to a human trafficking investigation. In March 2023, police received a report of human trafficking that was occurring in the region. Through the course of the investigation, members of the Integrated Human Trafficking Team identified a suspect who was ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Three men convicted in relation to Kyle Van Drunen homicide All three men who were charged in the Kyle Van Drunen homicide investigation have been convicted. On May 24, 2021, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Yarmouth Town RCMP were called to a home on King St. for a man who was suffering from ...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP, Halifax Regional Police and Bridgewater Police Service investigating power substation break-ins The Nova Scotia RCMP, Halifax Regional Police and Bridgewater Police Service are investigating multiple break-ins to power substations across Nova Scotia over the last 6 weeks. On May 12, 2023, Kings District RCMP responded to a report ...

**** RCMP Media Release Pictou County District RCMP investigating armed robbery Pictou County District RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station on Bridge Ave. in Plymouth. On June 25, 2023, at approximately 9 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station ...

**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this scooter? Lunenburg District RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance to locate a black motorized Daymark Scooter. The scooter was taken from a multi-unit residence on Spruce St. in #MahoneBay on Saturday, June 24 at about 1:30 p.m. Although new-looking, the scooter was parked beside the garbage bin ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax. At approximately 6:38 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Petro Canada gas station located at 7015 Bayers Road in Halifax.  A man approached the store, broke the locked glass ...

**** RCMP Media Release Update: East Hants District RCMP has charged 26-year-old Lionel Wade Thompson of Dartmouth with Aggravated Assault. Thompson remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Shubenacadie on June 26 at 9:30 a.m. ____ East Hants District RCMP arrest a man following early morning assault East ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 30-year-old man who was reported missing in Port Greville has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the media and public for their shares and retweets on social media.   ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting Police are on scene of a shooting that occurred this afternoon in Halifax. At approximately 12:38 p.m. officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Kingsmere Court in Halifax. There were no reported injuries. The investigation is in the early stages, but at this time investigators ...

**** RCMP Media Release East Hants District RCMP arrest a man following early morning assault East Hants District RCMP has arrested a man following an aggravated assault that occurred in Shubenacadie. This morning, at approximately 2:15 a.m., East Hants District RCMP and EHS responded to a report of a disturbance at a campground on Hwy 215 in ...

**** DND Media Release Royal Canadian Air Force members recovered from CH-147F Chinook helicopter crash identified Following the official identification by the Coroner, and in accordance with the wishes of their families, the Royal Canadian Air Force is releasing the names of the two air crew members killed in the CH-147F Chinook crash on June ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing youth located safe The 16-year-old youth who was reported missing in Auburn has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media.   ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: RCMP/HRP Criminal Investigation Division charge man with sexual offences The RCMP/HRP Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man with sexual offences after multiple incidents across the Halifax Regional Municipality. On June 21, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of sexual assault that occurred at ...

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP seize 3D printed firearms as part of Operation Reproduction Pictou County District RCMP and Victoria County District RCMP have seized 3D printed firearms as part of Operation Reproduction. On June 20, 2023, Pictou County District RCMP executed a search warrant at a home, in a school zone, on ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay charge for assault on Halifax Transit driver Police have charged a youth in relation to an assault on a Halifax Transit driver that occurred in Dartmouth last month. On May 19 at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of a Halifax Transit driver who had been assaulted ...

**** HRM Media Release Community hub opens for residents affected by fires The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that a community hub has opened in the lower parking lot of the St Margaret’s Centre (12 Westwood Boulevard) to support residents affected by the fires. The community hub will provide a place where residents can ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information in relation to sexual assault investigation Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to a sexual assault that occurred at a store in Fall River. Yesterday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred at a grocery store on ...

**** CNS Media Release Applications Open for Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals —————————————————————– Nova Scotians who lost income because of the recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County may be eligible for short-term financial support through the Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals. “We know this has been a difficult and stressful time for ...

**** HRP Media Release Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday At approximately 7:15 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at a residence on Federal Avenue. A man broke into a home while the residents were inside and threatened them. The man then pushed one of the ...

**** RCMP Media Release Do you recognize this vehicle or these people? Throughout the school year, this vehicle and these people have been observed doing donuts and damaging a soccer field at the Antigonish Education Centre in Antigonish. Anyone with information is asked to call Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500 or CrimeStoppers. . ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay drug trafficking charges Police have charged three people with drug trafficking offences in relation to two searches that occurred in Halifax last week. On June 15, members of the Drug Unit and Guns and Gangs Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, along with West Division patrol officers, conducted ...

**** DND Media Release Search for missing Royal Canadian Air Force members involved in helicopter crash near Petawawa concludes The two missing air crew members from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-147F Chinook that crashed in the Ottawa River in the early hours of Tuesday June 20, were found last evening. Tragically, neither member ...

**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP charge man involved in armed robbery Eskasoni RCMP has charged a man involved in an armed robbery in Eskasoni. On June 18, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery on Arena Rd. in Eskasoni. RCMP officers learned that a 33-year-old Eskasoni ...

**** RCMP Media Release Millbrook RCMP charge two men involved in stabbing incident Millbrook RCMP has charged two men after a stabbing occurred on Willow St. in Millbrook. On June 19, 2023, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Millbrook RCMP responded to a reported stabbing on Willow St. in Millbrook. RCMP officers learned that a 29-year-old man ...

**** RCMP Media Release UPDATE: Missing man located safe The 30-year-old man who was reported missing in Mahone Bay has been located safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their shares and retweets on social media. ...

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP seeking information in robbery investigation Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred in Lower Sackville. This morning, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store located on Beaver Bank Rd. in Lower ...

**** HRP Media Release Police lay firearm and drug trafficking charges Police have laid firearm and drug trafficking charges after a search of a residence in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 4:10 a.m. members of the Guns and Gangs Unit, along with member of the Drug Unit and the Emergency Response Team, conducted a search of ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seek public’s help in identifying robbery suspect RCMP in East and West Hants are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect. On June 18, at approximately 4:15 a.m., a man entered the Circle K in Mount Uniacke and attempted to rob the store. Officers responded to the ...

**** DND Media Release Search efforts ongoing for two missing RCAF crewmembers following helicopter crash near Petawawa The Royal Canadian Air Force is currently involved in a search for two missing members of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron following the crash of a CH-147F Chinook in the Ottawa River near Garrison Petawawa, Ontario during a training ...

****  Truro Police Release The Truro Police Service have charged a 30-year-old Moncton New Brunswick man (Jordan Arsenault) with several criminal code offences following a rash of property crimes that occurred early morning June 19, 2023. Charges include 9 counts of Break and Enter, 4 counts of Mischief, 1 count of motor vehicle theft, 2 ...

**** RCMP Media Release Sexual Assault Charge Laid Against Member of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)   On June 17, 2023, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged Major Hurlbut, Steven, J. from 431 Squadron. Major Hurlbut faces the following charge: One count (1) Sexual Assault pursuant to section 271 of the Criminal Code. ...

**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: HRP are sharing the below information in relation to a missing person believed to have been in our region —————————————————————– Elk Valley Regional RCMP is currently investigating a missing persons complaint received on June 18 2023. The Fernie BC employer of Bradley MacDonald reported him missing on that date ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last week. On June 16 at approximately 6:40 a.m., police responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred on Primrose Street in Dartmouth. Two men approached another man who was not known to them. One of ...

**** CNS Media Release More Land for Housing Projects Approved —————————————————————– More affordable housing is coming for people living in Antigonish and Halifax Regional Municipality. Today, June 19, Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness and MLA for Antigonish, on behalf of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr, announced four more projects under the ...

**** HRP Media Release Update: Police presence in Halifax Officers are no longer on scene in relation to a search of a residence in the 2500 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax that occurred earlier this morning. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as officers conducted the search. . There is a police operation in the ...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police are currently on scene of a shooting in Dartmouth At approximately 5:18 p.m., police received a report of a shooting in the area of Lahey Road and Catherine Street in Dartmouth. There is no report of injuries, and police are in the preliminary stages of the investigation. At this time ...

**** DND Media Release Statement by the Commanders of 1 and 2 Canadian Air Divisions The RCAF have been made aware that an allegation of sexual misconduct has been made against a member of 431 Squadron, and that the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is investigating. The RCAF takes all allegations of this nature seriously ...

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate a Weapons Call – Halifax At 7:47 p.m., on the 16th June, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a physical disturbance between teenage females in the 200 block of Chain Lake Drive Halifax.  Patrol officers responded located an injured teenage female (15 yrs.) inside a business, with a non-life-threatening injury ...

**** RCMP Media Release Missing youth: Help the RCMP find Skye Hubley Pictou County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Skye Hubley. Hubley is described as 5-foot-8, 140lbs, has red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black crop top, a grey sweater, blue jeans, black and white ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest a man involved in Middle Sackville stabbing Halifax District RCMP has arrested a man following an aggravated assault that occurred in Middle Sackville. This morning, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Halifax District RCMP and EHS responded to a report of a stabbing at a home on Wagner Dr. in Middle ...

**** CNS Media Release Help Finding Housing for People Displaced by Wildfires —————————————————————– The Province launched two new online resources, today, June 16, to help Nova Scotians displaced by wildfires find available housing. “We are looking at all the options available to help people who have lost their home to these devastating fires,” said Municipal ...

**** RCMP Media Release High-Risk Offender Notification, Scotsburn, Pictou County, N.S. In accordance with the Nova Scotia Release of a High-Risk Offender Protocol, the Nova Scotia RCMP is advising Nova Scotians, particularly those living in Pictou County, of the relocation of a high-risk sex offender from Ontario. In 2020, Michael Russell, 43, was convicted of Sexual ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Dartmouth last night. At approximately 9:10 p.m. police responded to reports of an assault that had occurred at the Sobeys at 210 Wyse Road. A man approached two men who were not known to them and assaulted them. The suspect ...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP investigating break-in and theft of firearms Meteghan RCMP is investigating a break-in that resulted in the theft of firearms from a home in Saint Bernard. On June 14, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Hwy. 1 in ...

**** RCMP Media Release Meteghan RCMP investigating fatal house fire Meteghan RCMP is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Hwy. 1 in Grosses Coques. On June 14, 2023, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Meteghan RCMP, fire and EHS, responded to a structure fire on Hwy. 1 in Grosses Coques. Upon arrival at the scene, ...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating theft of truck and firearm in Walton East Hants District RCMP is investigating the theft of a truck and a firearm from a property on Hwy. 215 in Walton. On June 13, 2022, at approximately 3:20 a.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a theft of ...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate sexual assault Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax last week. On June 10, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred at approximately 4:25 p.m. at the Walmart located at 220 Chain Lake Drive. While inside the store, a man touched a ...

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**** HRM Media Release Municipal fires and impacts update – June 14, 4:45 p.m.   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following evacuation area update.   Evacuation orders   The final evacuation order has been lifted. All remaining residents whose homes are not destroyed can now return to their properties. View the ...

**** Truro Police Release INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT Last evening the Truro Police Service, Truro Fire Service, and EHS responded to an industrial accident at Northeast Nutrition on Willow St in Truro. A 55-year-old male from Ontario suffered fatal injuries when a load of material shifted, trapping the male. The Truro Police Service is assisting the Nova ...