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September 28, 2025, Pomquet, Nova Scotia… Antigonish County District RCMP and partners agencies are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Pomquet.

On September 27 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a structure fire on Monks Head Rd. at Pomquet. When RCMP officers arrived at the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames.

After the fire was extinguished, remains were located inside the home.

At this time, criminality is not believed to be a factor in the fire based on information and evidence gathered.

The investigation is ongoing in partnership with Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office and the Medical Examiner Service.

Our thoughts are with the deceased person’s loved ones during this difficult time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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 #: 2025-1437783

Police are continuing to investigate a robbery that occurred in Halifax in June and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect.

The suspect is described as a white woman, approximately 5’7” tall, wearing a blonde wig, large tan sun hat, black pants, and grey jacket. The suspect also wore large black sunglasses, a white medical mask covering her face and gloves. A dark-coloured tattoo was also observed on the left side of the suspect’s lower back. 

On June 26 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the CIBC Bank, located at 18 Parkland Drive in Halifax. A woman entered the bank, threatened all inside while waving a firearm and demanded money from the tills. The woman went behind the counter and took a quantity of money. She then fled the scene in a black vehicle.

No employees or customers were physically injured during the incident.

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.

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September 23, 2025, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested three youths and seized a firearm and sensory irritant after executing a search warrant in relation to a home invasion on September 21 on Hillside Dr. in Lower Sackville.

On September 20, at approximately 11:53 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a home where several youth victims had sustained non-life-threatening injuries.  The investigation revealed four masked youth entered the residence, discharged a pellet gun and assaulted one occupant. 

Four persons of interest were quickly identified based on information gathered at the scene.  Two of the youths were safely arrested at a residence on Alder Cres.  They have since been released on conditions and are scheduled to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court at a later date. 

On September 21, at approximately 10:00 a.m., RCMP officers executed a search warrant on Alder Cres. where a pellet gun and cans of sensory irritant were seized.  At approximately 10:50 p.m., a third youth was safely arrested on Kaye St. He has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court at a later date. 

The youths are facing charges of Break and Enter, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Assault with a Weapon, Disguise with Intent and Mischief.  One is also facing a charge of Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident 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 # 25-136743

September 23, 2025, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of David Gordon Alexander Forbes currently wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants.

Forbes, 35, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  He is wanted and facing charges of Theft Under $5000 (two counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (two counts), and Possession and Use of a Stolen Credit Card.

Forbes is described as 5-foot-8, 176 pounds.  He has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. 

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Forbes is asked to call police at 902-420-5020.  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 #: 25-20131, 25-26501

September 18, 2025, Halifax, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Darcy Raymond Delbert Caldwell currently wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants.

Caldwell, 37, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  He is wanted and facing charges of Being at Large on Release Order, Fail to Comply with Condition (two counts), Theft Over $5000, Fraud, Fail to Comply with Recognizance or Undertaking, and Theft Under $5000.

Caldwell is described as 6-foot-1, 200 pounds.  He has black hair and brown eyes. 

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Caldwell is asked 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 #: 25-133841, 18-79113

September 15, 2025, Halifax, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Tyler Charles Boland currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Boland, 30, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  He is wanted and facing charges of Being At Large on a Release Order, Assault with a Weapon and Uttering Threats.

Boland is described as 5-foot-9, 152 pounds.  He has blonde hair and blue eyes. 

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Boland is asked to call police at 902-420-5020.  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 # 25-132129

Halifax Regional Police are reporting a lost police-issued firearm magazine containing ammunition. The magazine was lost last night after it fell from an officer’s pistol during the course of their duties.

HRP officers have been conducting a search for the missing magazine. Police remind members of the public that possession of police-issued equipment by the public is prohibited by law. Additionally, Nova Scotia’s Police Identity Management Act carries penalties for unlawful possession of police articles.

Police are asking anyone who may have found it or has any information about this lost article 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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September 11, 2025, Cookville, Nova Scotia… Lunenburg District RCMP is requesting assistance from the public for help in identifying a man involved in a robbery in Cookville. 

On September 8, at approximately 9:08 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business on Pine Grove Rd. 

Through the investigation, RCMP officers learned that a man had attempted to exit the business with unpaid merchandise, setting off the door alarm.  Bystanders attempted to stop the man which resulted in a physical struggle.  The man then struck one of the bystanders, causing minor injuries before fleeing on foot.  

At the time of the robbery, the man was wearing a white, blue and red plaid, button-up shirt, a black ballcap with a red and white design, blue jeans, and grey and white sneakers. Witnesses noted that he walked with a noticeable limp and used a walking cane which he left behind. 

Anyone with information about the man, is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674.  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 #: 2025-1332591

September 10, 2025, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia… East Hants District RCMP is requesting assistance from the public for help in identifying a man involved in an armed robbery in Elmsdale. 

On September 8, at approximately 9:04 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on Hwy. 214. 

Through the investigation, RCMP officers learned that a man entered the gas station, presented a knife and threatened an employee, demanding that they turn over the contents of the till. 

The man left the store with a quantity of cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes in a backpack. He was last seen entering a silver or light grey hatchback. 

At the time of the robbery, the man was wearing a black ballcap with the initials, “KPMG”, a light grey hooded sweatshirt, light grey sweatpants, and black Adidas sneakers.

Anyone with information about the man, is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077.  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 #: 2025-1332549

September 5, 2025, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section is investigating a theft from a construction site in Lower Sackville, and is appealing to the public for information. 

On August 20, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of copper theft from a construction site in the 0-100 block of First Lake Dr.  Officers learned that someone had entered the fenced area, accessed the roof, and removed copper tubing from several heating, ventilation and air conditioning units.  It’s believed that the theft occurred sometime during the previous week. 

It’s estimated that the value of the damage and replacement costs amount to approximately $500,000. 

The RCMP/HRP General Investigation Section is leading the ongoing investigation. 

Anyone with information about this incident, or with video footage of any suspicious activity in the area that could be related to the copper theft, 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 #: 25-119825