(Update) RESTORED – 911 system is currently down
911 is currently offline. Update via HRFE: 911 is now operational again. Thanks for helping share the alternate numbers while it was down, everyone! . Via HRP Due to a technical issue 911 calls are not getting through. Until further notice, in Halifax Regional Municipality call 902-490-5020 for Police and Fire and 1-888-346-9999 for EHS...
(Update) K9 injured, search for Tobias Doucette contines
**** RCMP Media Release Update on the search for Tobias Doucette As the search for Tobias Doucette continues, we extend heartfelt best wishes for a full recovery to Sgt. Matthew Bennett of Bridgewater Police Services. He and his family are in our thoughts following his injury while on duty on July 21. We also have...
Residents encouraged to check voter status for municipal election
**** HRM Media Release Residents encouraged to check voter status for municipal election On October 17, 2020 residents will return to the polls to vote in the regular municipal and conseil scolaire acadien provincial elections. As the election approaches, residents are encouraged to review whether or not they are on the elector’s list. Those...
(Update) Missing person: Help the RCMP find Gladys Jodrey
**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing person found deceased The 80-year-old woman who was reported missing from Greenfield, Kings County, on July 21 has been located deceased. The remains were located yesterday during a search in the area of Jehill Jake Road and Davison Road. The death is not believed to be suspicious in nature...
(Update) Search for man who stabbed officer underway in Bridgewater
**** Bridgewater Police Media Release UPDATE – 5:20 p.m. At this time, law enforcement officials continue to search for the suspect from last night’s incident in Bridgewater. The general search area stretches from High 331 to Conquerall Mills Road, south of Pine Street. An RCMP helicopter has also joined the search. We are asking the...
Suspicious death deemed a homicide
**** HRP Media Release Suspicious death deemed a homicide The suspicious death of a woman who was found deceased on July 11 at an address in Dartmouth has been deemed a homicide. At approximately 11:12 a.m., police responded to a report of a woman found deceased in a residence on Lynwood Drive...
Investigation Results in Charges Against RCMP Member
**** SiRT Media Release Investigation Results in Charges Against RCMP Member ————————————————————— The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has laid six charges against a member of the RCMP – Southwest Nova District. SiRT was contacted on March 3, 2020 by the RCMP concerning an investigation they were conducting in relation to the possession...
Shots fired in North Preston
**** RCMP Media Release Shots fired in North Preston On July 19 near noon, four men were standing in a yard on Cain St. when they were shot at by someone in a vehicle. No one was injured. The suspect was driving a white car and left the area after the shots were fired. The...
Police continue to investigate the murder of Tyrone Oliver
**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Tyrone Oliver Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Tyrone Oliver and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On July 20, 2000 at 11:08 p.m., officers responded to a report of several shots fired...
HRP responded to a report of a robbery at the Atlantic Wholesale Cash and Carry
**** HRP Media Release On July 19th, 2020 at 4:51 pm Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Atlantic Wholesale Cash and Carry, located 7111 Chebucto Road, Halifax. A staff member was assaulted as they attempted to stop two males who had just stolen a grocery cart filled with energy...