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On return from a routine patrol early on August 7, police discovered that two police cars and a personal vehicle had been damaged. Further investigation revealed several large rocks scattered throughout the detachment parking lot that had been used to inflict the damage. No one was located by police in the immediate area.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Yarmouth Municipal RCMP at 902-742-9106. 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 # 2021-1160695

August 10, 2021, Lake Charlotte, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a home was broken into on Hwy. 7 in Lake Charlotte.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 8, RCMP responded to a complaint of a break-in at a home on Hwy. 7. Police learned that a man had broken into the home at approximately 5:15 p.m. on August 7 while the homeowner was away. During the break-in, the male stole a gun locker containing a number of firearms and cash, a safe and a piggy bank. The suspect was observed leaving the home at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Hwy. 7.

Police have since identified the suspect as Justin Jody Dempster, 31, of Dartmouth. Dempster is also the subject of Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant for violating conditions of his Parole.

On August 9 at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and located Dempster in a vehicle on Hwy. 7 in Sheet Harbour. Police attempted to arrest Dempster who then fled in his vehicle.

Dempster is described as white, 5-foot-10, 185 lbs, with short hair and brown eyes. Dempster’s tattoos include one on the right side of his neck, which is easily visible. Should you see Dempster, please don’t approach him and call 911.

Anyone with information on this incident or, anyone with information on Dempster’s whereabouts, is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 21-95908, 21-96559

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At 11:21 p.m., on the 9^th of August, Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Jenny’s Place, 6211 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax.  Staff reported two males wearing masks entered the business demanding money.  One suspect threated he had a weapon.  The suspects left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, in an unknown direction of travel.  No one was injured and no weapons were seen.  The suspects are described as:

Suspect – Native Male, 30-40 years, medium build.  Wearing: Black mask, black hooded shirt with dark jacket and blue jeans.

Suspect – White Male, 30-40 years, thin build.  Wearing: Red mask, black hooded shirt.

Patrol officers, a Police Service Dog and General Investigation Section members responded and are actively searching for the suspects.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

August 9, 2021, Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of an indecent act that occurred last week on the Beechville Lakeside Timberlea (BLT) Trail.

At 7:26 p.m. on August 4, RCMP responded to a report that a man was masturbating beside the BLT trail near the Fraser Road entrance. The man is described as being in his late thirties or early forties, and having tan skin and grey/black hair.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Tantallon RCMP at 902-826-3101. 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 # 21-94302

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax over the weekend.

On August 7 police responded to a robbery at the Irving Circle K located at 5450 Inglis Street. A man entered the store, produced a knife and demanded money from the clerk. The man left on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of money. The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 20-30 years of age with short curly brown hair. He was wearing a black hat with an Atlanta Falcons NFL logo, face mask, sunglasses, hoodie, thick black leather gloves, dark grey sweat pants and black shoes. He was carrying a white bag with a colorful pattern.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning.

At approximately 4:45 a.m. on August 9 police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Demetreous and Bras Dor lanes. Officers located a number of spent shell casings on the ground. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area at the time of the incident 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.

UPDATE: Police now investigating homicide

August 10, 2021, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia…The suspicious death of a 30-year-old Eskasoni man is now being investigated as a homicide.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. on yesterday, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Beach Rd. in Eskasoni. Police found a 30-year-old Eskasoni man deceased and his death has been ruled a homicide.

The investigation is being lead by the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Eskasoni RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

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

File #: 2021-1172563

August 9, 2021, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit with assistance from the Eskasoni RCMP is investigating the suspicious death of a 30-year-old Eskasoni man.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. this morning, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death on Beach Rd in Eskasoni. Investigators have since deemed the death to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Eskasoni RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

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

File #: 2021-1172563

August 8, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting on North Preston Rd. in North Preston.

At 6:02 p.m. this evening, police received a report of a shooting on North Preston Rd. Police responded and learned that approximately ten shots had been fired in the area. No one was injured as a result.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Halifax Integrated Guns and Gangs Unit, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 21-96056

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August 7, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting on Downey Rd. in North Preston.

At approximately 2:07 p.m. today, police received a report of a shooting on Downey Rd. Police responded and learned that a black Subaru Imprezza had been shot at numerous times by another vehicle. The Imprezza suffered damage as a result of the gunshots. The Imprezza had a number of occupants in the vehicle at the time but no one was injured. The suspect vehicle fled the area and was also occupied by a number of people.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Halifax Integrated Guns and Gangs Unit, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 21-95538

August 6, 2021, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia…The Cheticamp RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify an ATV and its operator that fled from police.

Around midnight on July 17, police were on patrol on the Cabot Trail when they observed an ATV driving down the road at a high rate of speed heading toward them. Police engaged their lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the ATV, which fled through a private yard. The ATV struck a well head which resulted in the driver being ejected. The driver returned to the ATV and fled into the woods, leaving behind a helmet and clothing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cheticamp RCMP Detachment at 902-224-2050. 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 #: 2021-1038474