Explosives and firearms seized following disturbance call – Salmon River
**** RCMP Media Release Explosives and firearms seized following disturbance call Colchester District RCMP responded to a disturbance call at a home on Salmon River Rd. in Salmon River during the evening of May 3. While police were investigating the disturbance, firearms and explosives were located inside the home. As a precaution, police evacuated...
Missing Person: Kopo Heather Blakata
**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: Kopo Heather Blakata Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 40-year-old Dartmouth woman. Kopo Heather Blakata was last in contact with her family, who live outside of the province, in August 2019. Her family contacted police last month to request a wellbeing check as it is unusual...
Fire investigation summary for 139 Victoria Road, Dartmouth
**** Info via the HRFE Fire investigation summary for 139 Victoria Road, Dartmouth April 26, 2020 This fire involved a Crematorium. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a chimney. The area of origin was determined to be a roof. The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL...
HRP identifies individual involved reported to be impersonating police officer
**** HRP Media Release HRP identifies individual involved reported to be impersonating police officer Halifax Regional Police have identified the male involved in the police officer impersonation complaint. As a result of yesterday’s media release, a male was identified, and the investigation is continuing. There is no concern for public safety at this time. HRP...
(Found) Update** Ms. Kennedy has been located.
**** HRP Media Release ***Update** Ms. Kennedy has been located. ...
(Update) Police investigating report of man impersonating police officer
**** HRP Media Release Update: HRP identifies individual involved reported to be impersonating police officer Halifax Regional Police have identified the male involved in the police officer impersonation complaint. As a result of yesterday’s media release, a male was identified, and the investigation is continuing. There is no concern for public safety at this time....
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 22 year old male from Halifax.
**** HRP Media Release Missing Person – Bruce Kwok Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 22 year old male from Halifax. Bruce Kwok, also known as Kwan Ho Kwok, was living in the south end of Halifax and was attending Dalhousie University. He last communicated with family on...
Police Investigate Break & Enter Into Business – Halifax
**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Break & Enter Into Business – Halifax At 9:30 a.m. on May 3, 2020, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Break & Enter at a small business in the 400 block of Parkland Drive in Halifax. Investigators believe the business was entered by multiple suspects in...
Police Investigate Break & Enter into business – Dartmouth
**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Break & Enter into business – Dartmouth 12:11 a.m. on the 3rd of May, Halifax Regional Police responded to a Break & Enter at the Petro Canada gas station 610 Portland Street Dartmouth. Multiple officers responded and discovered the doors were forced open. The suspects fled in a dark sedan prior...
Prime Minister announces ban on assault-style firearms
**** Canada / Prime Minister Media Release Prime Minister announces ban on assault-style firearms One Canadian killed by gun violence is one too many. Violent crimes involving firearms continue to have devastating impacts on communities across the country, and on Canadians who have lost loved ones to these crimes. Events like the recent tragedy in...