Today marks the 20-year anniversary of the murder of Leon Anthony Adams and homicide investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

At 4:20 a.m. on May 22, 2005, police responded to a report of an injured person in a residence at 6025 Lady Hammond Road in Halifax. Upon arrival, they discovered Leon lying in a hallway suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced deceased. 

The investigation has revealed that Leon had been home earlier in the evening on May 21, 2005. It’s believed that he left the residence for a brief period sometime after midnight before returning to his home, where he was shot.

Investigators believe that there are people who have information that could help solve his murder. With the passage of time, investigators encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Leon’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Leon’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.

On Saturday March 29^th Enfield RCMP received a complaint of a stolen blue 2012 Chevrolet Cruze with NS maker GTN 587.  The vehicle was stolen near Andy Hayes Road / Hwy 236 between 2025/03/27 and 2025/03/29.

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Enfield RCMP at 902 883 7077. anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or via the P3 app.

On May 3^RD, 2025, members of the CBRPS responded to a suspicious house fire at 75 Harold Street, Sydney, CBRM.  Anyone with any information about this arson is asked to call Cape Breton Regional Police at 902-563-5151. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or can be called in at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can use the P3 app.

CBRPS File: 2025026338

May 12, 2025, Upper Nappan, Nova Scotia… The Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) seized quantities of illicit drugs and charged a woman as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

On May 5, the Cumberland County Integrated SCEU, with assistance of Cumberland County District RCMP, executed a search warrant at a property on Hwy. 2 in Upper Nappan as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Officers safely arrested a woman and seized quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine (crystal and tablets), oxycodone, cocaine, prescription drugs, unstamped cannabis and cash. Officers also seized a conducted energy weapon and drug paraphernalia.

Toni Cree Loppie, 51, of Upper Nappan, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (seven counts)
• Possession of Unstamped Cannabis
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon knowing Possession Unauthorized
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Loppie was released from custody by the court and is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on July 7 at 9:30 a.m.

Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

Notes:

• The Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit includes members of the Cumberland County District RCMP and the Amherst Police Department.
• A photo of the items seized is attached.

File: 2024-1802880

May 21, 2025, Pictou, Nova Scotia… The Pictou County District RCMP is continuing to investigate the fatal hit and run of  Anthony Gerard Burke and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward by releasing a video featuring his story.

On March 27, 1985, at approximately 9:48 p.m., 29-year-old Anthony (Tony) Burke was killed when he was struck by a vehicle near 97 Wellington St. in Pictou. Burke had been at a gathering with friends at a home on Wellington St. After an altercation in the home, Burke left the residence on foot.

A passing motorist witnessed the incident and attended to Burke, who succumbed to his injuries and died at the roadside. The witness described a blue car, possibly an AMC Gremlin, as being involved. The driver of the vehicle left the scene and never returned.

“We have reason to believe the car may still be somewhere in the province, and we’re retesting exhibits we seized at the time using the modern technology available to us now,” says Cst. Daniel Ronaghan, investigator with the Pictou County District RCMP General Investigative Section. “These steps will help, but we’re releasing this video too, hoping someone will come forward with information that answers outstanding questions about what happened to Tony.”

Anyone with information about Tony Burke’s death is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-5441. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 tips app.

Video link: RCMP investigators release video in effort to solve 40-year-old fatal hit and run

File #: 1985-375 (2019-1651071)

May 21, 2025, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two people for assaulting fishers in Eastern Passage.

On May 4, at approximately 7 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an assault in progress near Cow Bay Rd. in Eastern Passage. On arrival, officers found two people with serious injuries and arrested two other people – one youth and one man. Police also seized several items used as weapons in this assault, including fishing hooks and a metal pipe. The incident occurred while the victims were fishing for gaspereau.

The victims were transported to hospital by EHS, one with life-threatening injuries.

The youth had a first court appearance and remains in custody, facing four charges including aggravated assault.

The 39-year-old man, from Cow Bay, was later released on conditions. He will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 10, 2025, to face a charge of assault.

This incident is still under investigation. Police are aware of allegations that this was a hate-motivated crime or hate-motivated incident based on information provided by witnesses. The RCMP takes incidents of hate with utmost seriousness and condemns all hate-motivated incidents, and may follow up with further charges as is necessary based on the ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident and who has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 25-62315

May 15, 2025, Kings County, Nova Scotia… Kings DistrictRCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Joel Mathew Gibson, 44, from Kings County, is wanted for Failure to Comply with a Probation Order.

Gibson is described as 6-foot-1, 180 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.

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

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Joel Mathew Gibson is asked to refrain from approaching him and to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2025-628983

May 15, 2025, Lake Echo, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Bruce William Hurley, 46, from Lake Echo, is wanted and facing charges of Theft and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

Hurley is described as 6-foot-0, 175 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Bruce William Hurley is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 24-123261

May 13, 2025, Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia… The Pictou County District RCMP, with the assistance of the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, continue to investigate the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan.
“We’re exploring all avenues in this missing persons investigation,” says Staff Sergeant Curtis MacKinnon, Pictou County District RCMP. “We have officers from multiple disciplines dedicated to finding Lilly and Jack, including highly trained RCMP major crime and forensic investigators.”

To date, more than 180 tips have been received from the public, and are being followed up on. Officers have so far identified 35 people for formal interviews as part of the investigation, including community members and those closest to the children. And on May 8 and 9, the RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team (URT) scoured bodies of water around Lansdowne Station; URT’s two-day operation didn’t uncover any evidence.
“We continue to work day and night on this file,” says S/Sgt. MacKinnon. “Like all Nova Scotians, we want answers, and we want to know what happened to these children.”
On May 2, at approximately 10 a.m., Pictou County District RCMP received a report that Lilly and Jack were missing. They were believed to have wandered away from their home on Gairloch Rd. A multi-agency search and missing persons investigation began immediately.
The search, which was scaled back to specific areas on May 7, has covered 5.5 square kilometres of heavily wooded, rural terrain in the Gairloch Rd. area. It has involved up to 160 trained volunteer searchers and many others, and tens of thousands of search hours. Efforts to locate Lilly and Jack also included two vulnerable missing persons alerts.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lilly and Jack is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. To remain anonymous, contact 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 continue to be with the children’s loved ones and the community at this difficult time.
Note to media: As this is an active, ongoing investigation, information will be released as it becomes available.

File #: 2025-583775

May 13, 2025, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia…The South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has arrested two people from Lunenburg County for drug trafficking in Lunenburg and Queens Counties.

On May 8, police conducted a targeted traffic stop in Hebbville as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. Officers safely arrested a 30-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, both of Lunenburg County. A short time later, police executed a search warrant at a home on Charles Boliver Rd. in Conquerall Mills. Officers seized a quantity of cocaine, hydromorphone, cash, ammunition and mobile devices during a search of the vehicle and home.

The woman and man were released on conditions by police to face drug trafficking charges. They are scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on August 20.

The investigation, which is ongoing, is being led by the South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit with assistance of the Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia, Lunenburg District RCMP and the Bridgewater Police Service.

Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

File # 2025-503339