On October 6^th, 2026, at 441 pm  GBFD attended the above noted residence pertaining to an ATV fire that spread to an occupied apartment complex. Further information indicated two individuals were seen by security on scene at a trailer, situated at 141 Cottage Road, Glace Bay later that night.  Individuals were described as male with white ball hat and a red hooded sweater. Second individual was noted clad in dark hooded jacket. These individuals fled from the area once police were contacted . No occupants of the complex were injured during this event.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Cape Breton regional police or anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips AppC

Today marks the sixth anniversary of Sheila Madore being reported missing to police and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate her homicide.

Sheila was reported missing to police on October 8, 2020 and she was last seen on July 23, 2020 in the Gottingen Street area of Halifax. On March 12, 2021, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elliot Street in Dartmouth. Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service identified the remains as those of Sheila.

Anyone with information about Sheila’s homicide is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Sheila’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

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Police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a man involved in a robbery that occurred last month in Dartmouth.

On September 21 at approximately 7:45 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery that occurred in the parking lot at the Esso gas station, located at 174 Ochterloney Street. A man approached a woman’s vehicle and entered the vehicle while she was parked. The man, who was not known to the woman, threatened her with a needle and demanded she drive to an ATM to get cash. He then directed her to drive him to downtown Dartmouth where he exited the vehicle and fled with a quantity of cash. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man with long light brown hair and a beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a thin black jacket, blue bandana, black hoodie, black pants, gloves, and grey and white sneakers. 

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by members of the Integrated General Investigation Section. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police are investigating reports of gunfire in Halifax this afternoon.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., police responded to reports of gunfire on Duffus Street, between Lynch Street and Jarvis Lane. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of shots having been fired.

At approximately 4:45 p.m., police located a vehicle that appeared to have been shot at a residence on Barrington Street, between Richmond Street and Duffus Street. The two incidents are believed to be related.

At this time, there has been no one located with injuries. 

The investigation is ongoing and in the early stages.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the homicide of Rickey Walker.

At approximately 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 2016, 48-year-old Rickey Walker was located in medical distress behind John McNeil Elementary School at 62 Leaman Drive in Dartmouth. He was subsequently transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Rickey’s homicide and they hope that the passage of time encourages them to do the right thing and share what they know with police. It is never too late to come forward, and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Rickey’s homicide.

The Special Investigative Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Rickey’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

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Today marks the 27th anniversary of the homicide of Jason MacCullough.

On August 28, 1999, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Jason, 19, was found deceased on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth.

Investigators believe Jason was passing through the area while walking home and used the well-known short-cut between the buildings. There is no indication that Jason was involved in any type of criminal activity, leading investigators to believe his death was a random act.

The Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Police continue to urge these people to come forward and share anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 902-490-5020; even the smallest piece of information could progress the investigation.

Jason’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

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On 2026/07/09 11:10 hours police arrived at St. Stephen’s Church on 35 Pitt Street, Florence, NS.

The latch to the sea can appeared to have been cut off with a power tool with a diamond saw blade. Writer later learned the following items were stolen from the sea can:

Cub Cadet ride on mower Model: XT1- 42B Serial No: 1D19PB50232 Yardworks 174cc gas powered push mower – no serial number available STIHL Whipper Snipper Model: FS-38 Serial No: 4140-007-1057 Two gas cans One gravel rake

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Cape Breton regional police or anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips AppC

A police-issued magazine containing firearm ammunition is missing.

At approximately 10:35 a.m. officers were involved in a foot pursuit with a robbery suspect on Green Road in Dartmouth. During the pursuit, it is believed the magazine fell from an officer’s equipment belt. Officers have conducted a thorough search of the area, but the magazine has not yet been located. Efforts to locate the magazine are ongoing.

The robbery suspect was arrested and searched and was not in possession of the magazine.

Unlawful possession of police-issued equipment is against the law. If someone is found in possession of the magazine, they may face criminal charges, fines or other legal penalties.

Anyone with information on the magazine’s whereabouts is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police are looking to identify the driver of a motorcycle involved in a dangerous driving incident last week.

On July 23, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police were called to the intersection of Nantucket Avenue and Wyse Road in Dartmouth. It was reported that a motorcyclist heading onto the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge made a U-turn travelling onto the pedestrian pathway and intentionally struck a man driving an e-bike. The motorcyclist then left the scene.

The motorcycle is believed to be a sportbike that is described as black with pale-coloured side panel. The driver is described as a white man.

Anyone with dash camera footage of the incident or information about the driver’s identity is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police are looking to identify and speak to a possible witness as part of the Thomas Junior Downey homicide investigation.

On June 26, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to a fatal shooting on Lahey Road in Dartmouth. Thomas Junior Downey, 39, was pronounced deceased on scene. His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Police are looking to speak with a man who was in the area that night and may have witnessed the incident. He was captured on surveillance video near a vehicle believed to be a newer-model black Nissan Kicks. The man was wearing a white shirt and a black ball cap. He is not considered a suspect.

Anyone with information on the pictured vehicle and possible witness identity are asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

A photo of the vehicle and possible witness is attached.

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