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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrests seven people for online cannabis sales In May 2019 Windsor District RCMP began an investigation into an illegal online cannabis marihuana distribution network operating within Hants, Kings, and Annapolis Counties. The investigation into the business led to a series of homes being searched on March 12, in Hants, Kings...

**** RCMP Media Release Additional charges laid against L’Ardoise man Child pornography charges have been laid against a L’Ardoise man who was arrested in October 2019 on sexual assault and related offences. Pursuant to the sexual assault allegations, RCMP investigators searched the suspect’s home on October 1, 2019 and seized his electronic devices. The search...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate Robbery – Halifax At 6:20 p.m., on the 23rd of March, Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Mobile Gas Station, 1075 Barrington Street, Halifax.​ Staff reported a masked male armed with a needle entered the store demanding money.​ The suspect was not given any money...

**** HRFE Release Fire investigation summary for 7 Crichton Park Road, Dartmouth March 20, 2020 This fire involved a single-unit dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be a propane torch. The area of origin was determined to be a bathroom.  There were operating smoke alarms.  The cause of this fire is classified as...

**** RCMP Media Release Two youths arrested for break and enter to a business On March 22 at 4:19 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a call of a break and enter to a convenience store on Cobequid Rd. The glass had been smashed and upon arrival at the scene, police found and arrested a...

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate weapons call​ in Halifax On March 22nd at approximately 0420 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of neighbours hearing possible gunshots in the area of Tartan​ Avenue, Halifax. Officers responded and found evidence that a firearm had been discharged, bullet holes were found in a nearby residence, which...

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Robbery​ Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred last evening in Dartmouth. At approximately 11:27 p.m. on March 21, officers responded to a report of a robbery at Needs Convenience Store located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. Two men entered the store and directed the lone customer...

****RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest youth for sexual assault, reach out to additional victims Halifax District RCMP is investigating a complaint of sexual assault and are reaching out to the public in the event there are additional victims. On March 19, shortly after 6 p.m., a woman was near a pharmacy on Cobequid Rd. and...

**** HRFE Release Fire investigation summary 849 Marginal Road, Halifax March 13, 2020 This fire involved an industrial warehouse . There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be paper from forklift exhaust. The area of origin was determined to be the floor.   The cause of this fire is classified as ACCIDENTAL...

**** Info via HRFE Fire investigation summary for: 2554 Kline Street, Halifax March 16, 2020 This fire involved a multi-unit dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be discarded smoking materials. The area of origin was determined to be an exterior wall.  There were no operating smoke alarms.  The cause of this...