Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrants

March 7, 2025, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Millbrook are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on multiple province-wide arrest warrants.

Tayshawn Maloney, 27, from Halifax, is wanted and facing charges of:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Robbery
  • Uttering Threats
  • Impaired Operation
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Mischief
  • Failure to Comply with a Release Order
  • Multiple firearms offences

Maloney is described as 5-foot-7, 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

At this time, investigators believe he may be driving a silver Toyota Yaris.

Maloney is known to frequent Halifax, Dartmouth and Truro. However, he was last seen in the Cape Breton area in October 2024.

Police have made several attempts to locate Maloney, and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tayshawn Maloney is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 2024-1254792

RCMP continue to investigate the disappearance of Cody Duane MacDonald

March 4, 2025, Grande Anse, Nova Scotia… March 4 marks one year since Cody Duane MacDonald was reported missing.

On February 29, 2024, 29-year-old Cody MacDonald was last seen at a home on Campbell Rd. in Grande Anse.

MacDonald is described as 5-foot-10, 145 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Initially it was believed he was wearing an orange survival suit at the time of his disappearance. However, information and evidence gathered indicates he was last seen wearing a grey hat and green fisherman boots. Additional clothing descriptors are not known at this time.

A multi-day search of nearby areas, assisted by Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue, Sydney Ground Search and Rescue, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP Air Services, was conducted in March of 2024.

Over the past twelve months, investigators have followed up on numerous tips. Police have continued to receive and follow up on new information. At this time, investigators are asking specifically for information about the hours and days leading up to Cody’s disappearance.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cody Duane MacDonald is asked to contact Richmond County District RCMP at 902-535-2002. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File# 2024-289498

Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charges three people involved in drug trafficking

February 27, 2025, Pictou, Nova Scotia … The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged three people as part of a drug trafficking investigation in Mountville.

On February 25, in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, the PCISCEU, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, the Stellarton Police Department, Pictou County District RCMP and the Antigonish/Guysborough County District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Mountville Rd.

At the home, two women and a man were safely arrested. During a search of the property, officers located seized license plates and cell phones.

As part of the investigation, officers then conducted a targeted traffic stop of a Honda Civic travelling nearby on Mountville Rd. Officers arrested the four occupants, a man and three women, and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, diazepam, drug paraphernalia, and cash during a search of the vehicle.

Justin Kenneth Coady, 42, John Gregory Gerrior, 34, and Katelyn Rose Kirk, 33, have been charged with:

  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Diazepam for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The two women arrested at the home and two of the female occupants in the Honda were later released without charges.

Coady and Gerrior were released on conditions. They are scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on May 26, at 9:30 a.m.

Kirk was held in custody and released by the courts on conditions. She will also return in Pictou Provincial Court on May 26, at 9:30 a.m.

Note: The PCISCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.

Police file #: 2025-139314 refers.

Anyone with any information about drug trafficking or any other crime area asked to call their local police department . Anonymous tips about crimes can be taken at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or tipsters can call 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can use the P3 app.

Police investigate robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Halifax.

At approximately 9:24 p.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Ultramar Gas Station located at 2816 Gottingen Street in Halifax.  A man entered the store, threatened staff and stole cigarettes and money. Staff member working at the time was not physically injured. The suspect fled on foot Westbound on Almon Street. 

The suspect is described as white man in his 30’s wearing a black jacket with a beige hooded sweatshirt, black pants and beige shoes. A black jacket belonging to the suspect was located on nearby Black Street, near Northwood Terrace. 

Anyone with information about this incident, video from the area or the identity of the suspect is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. 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 App.

Case #25-28339

Update: Police looking to locate suspect vehicle involved in homicide 

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle used by the suspect in the homicide of Uriah Black last week.

On Thursday, February 20, police responded to a fatal shooting on McFatridge Road in Halifax. Investigators have determined the suspect was driving a blue Honda CRV.   

Anyone who has information that could identify the vehicle, its owner, or its current location is asked to call 902-490-5020.  

Police also ask that anyone who has video from McFatridge Road and surrounding streets between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. on February 20, call 902-490-5020 if they haven’t already.

Case #25-24346

Halifax Police investigate Dartmouth vehicle theft

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a motor vehicle theft that occurred last month in Dartmouth.

On January 17, police responded to a report of a vehicle theft from the driveway of a residence on Saint Clair Avenue in Dartmouth. The theft is believed to have occurred between 11:30 p.m. the night before, and 7:45 a.m. The vehicle has since been recovered.

Through the course of the investigation, officers obtained video of the suspect. The suspect is described as a man in his late twenties, approximately 140 lbs., 6’ tall, brown hair, a beard, and brown eyes (photos attached).

Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity 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.

25-7735

Liam-Gabriel TOMAN- 22 years old -Missing Person from Mt. Tremblant, Quebec

3 février 2025

La Sûreté du Québec demande l’aide du public pour retrouver Liam-Gabriel Toman, 22 ans, de l’Ontario. Surete du Quebec ( Quebec Provincial Police) are looking to locate a 22 year old male named Liam- Gabriel TOMAN.

Il a été vu pour la dernière fois dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche vers 03 h 00 à la sortie d’un établissement licencié, à Mont-Tremblant. He was last seen on the night of Saturday to Sunday around 3:00 a.m. at the exit of a licensed establishment in Mont-Tremblant.

His relatives have reason to fear for his health and safety.

Description

Taille : 1,75 m (5 ‘ 9 “)

Poids: 59 kg (130 lb)

Cheveux : Bruns/ brown hair

Yeux : Pers

La dernière fois vue, il portait un manteau noir et vert, un pantalon de Snow noir, un chandail vert et une tuque. Last seen wearing a black and green coat, black ski pants, a green sweater and a toque.

Toute personne qui apercevrait Liam-Gabriel Toman est priée de communiquer avec le 911. De plus, toute information pouvant permettre de la retrouver peut être communiquée, confidentiellement, à la Centrale de l’information criminelle de la Sûreté du Québec au 1 800 659-4264.. Anyone with any information can call Surete du Quebec at 1 800 659 4264. Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

RCMP investigates fatal crash in Salt Springs

February 22, 2025, Salt Springs, Nova Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Salt Springs.

On February 20, at approximately 3:45 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of an overturned vehicle in the river under Hwy. 104 near West River East Side Rd.

Responders located a Dodge Grand Caravan on its roof with two injured people inside. Fire services recovered the driver, a 75-year-old man, and the passenger, a 73-year-old woman, both of Cheticamp.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. The man suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital via EHS LifeFlight.

The preliminary investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia RCMP Collision and Reconstruction Service team.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage of a white Grand Caravan in the area on February 20 is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2025-227839

CHILD STABBED IN HALIFAX

A child is in hospital after being stabbed in downtown Halifax on Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., police responded to the 1900 block of Barrington Street where a 6-year-old child was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. The child was taken by ambulance to the IWK with life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, a 19-year-old woman, was located at the scene and arrested for aggravated assault. The victim and the suspect are not believed to be known to each other.

The investigation is being led by the Integrated Criminal Investigative Division. Anyone who may have video from the area around the time of the incident is asked to call 902-490-5020.

Police file: 25-26126 refers