Police looking for suspect in weapons assault

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a weapons assault that occurred in Halifax on June 29th, 2020.

At approximately 10:20 pm, Halifax Regional Police received a report of a weapons assault that had just occurred at the Esso Gas Station, located at 6020 Young Street, Halifax. An unknown male approached the male victim in his vehicle, while parked outside this location. The unknown male then assaulted the victim with an edged weapon. The unknown male then fled in a vehicle, which was later located abandoned within close proximity of the assault. The victim sustained serious injuries, and was transported by EHS to the QE2 Health Sciences Centre for further treatment.

The suspect is described as a white male, wearing a grey hoodie, long blue jean shorts, blue baseball cap, white socks, black sneakers and black gloves. Further updates to follow, as preliminary investigation continues.

Police 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.

Case #20-74016

Bridgewater RCMP investigate theft of trailer

Between 2020-06-19 at 19:00 hrs and 2020-06-24 at 19:00 hrs, unknown person(s) went onto a property in Hebbville, NS and stole a 6’x10’ enclosed cargo trailer, with the business name “Dwight’s Mobile Welding” in large lettering is displayed on the side. The trailer contained welding equipment and other tools.

The trailer description follows:

2003 Haulmark Cargo trailer

Color: white

Plate: T412228

Special features:

– Business name and phone number on the side

– Single axle

– Diamond plate steel on the front

Police file number: 2020-848497 refers.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime or any other crime can call Bridgewater RCMP at 902 527 5555 or can submit an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or can submit a tip using the P3 app.

Enfield RCMP investigate Stolen Sea-Do

Enfield RCMP received a report of a stolen Sea-doo which was docked behind 76 Fish Cove Drive, Enfield Nova
Scotia.

The sea-doo was last seen at 0030hrs on June 21st, 2020. Nothing was left at the scene to indicate if the sea-doo was driven or towed from the area.
Description:
Year – 2020
Make – Sea-doo
Model – Spark
Color – Blue/Green

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can call police directly at 902 883 7077 or can report the crime anonymously at 800 222 8477 or can submit a tip on line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or can submit a tip using the P3 app.

Police continue to investigate 2005 disappearance of Shen Chiu “Andy” Tsou

Police continue to investigate 2005 disappearance of Shen Chiu “Andy” Tsou

Today is the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Shen Chiu “Andy” Tsou and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Andy was a resident of Richmond, British Columbia and was last seen in Halifax on June 26, 2005. He knew numerous people in Halifax and elsewhere in Nova Scotia and had been staying at the Halifax Casino Hotel and other private residences prior to his disappearance. Andy had booked a room at the Halifax Casino Hotel for the night of June 26, 2005, however, he never arrived. On June 30, 2005, a family member reported Andy missing to police. Andy was driving a 2005 white Pontiac Grand Prix while in the Halifax area and this car has never been located.

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 are asking anyone with information about Andy or his whereabouts 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Andy’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.

Police file 05-30495 refers.

Police Investigate Weapons Call – Shooting on Highway 111 near Mic Mac Blvd

Police Investigate Weapons Call – Shooting

At 4:27 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of gun shots fired from a small black car at black SUV, on Highway 111 near Mic Mac Blvd, Dartmouth.  Multiple officers have responded to the scene and have not located anyone injured.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and Patrol are actively searching for the occupants of both vehicle.  There is currently no suspect descriptions.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section 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.

Police file 20-72016 refers.

 

Police trying to locate lost child

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a child that has gone missing in Halifax.

At approximately 12:15 p.m. police received a report that an approximately 5-year-old girl was missing. The girl had been playing at the beach on Kearney Lake near Hamshaw Drive.

The girl is described as white, under 4’, slim build with brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing a dark peach/maroon one-piece bathing suit. The young girl left behind a pair of denim shorts with pink and green embroidery, a blue t-shirt with “Let’s go Ninja” written on it, a pair of swim goggles and a single key.

Police are asking anyone with information about the young girl or her whereabouts 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 using the P3 Tips App.

 

20-71888

Human Trafficking Team charged three men for sexual offences

Human Trafficking Team charged three men for sexual offences

June 16, 2020, Pictou County, Nova Scotia… The Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Team has charged three men for sexual offences.

The Provincial Human Trafficking Team received information that persons in the Pictou County area were attempting to target and recruit young women from the area into Human Trafficking.  In response to this, the Provincial Human Trafficking Team lead Operation Hush in conjunction with Nova Scotia RCMP, New Glasgow Regional Police (NGRP), Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) and Stellarton Police Service (SPS). The Operation lead to the arrest and charge of three men for the following offences:

John Robert Bonnar, 21, from Pictou County was charged with:

·         Trafficking a Person under 18

·         Trafficking a Person over 18

·         Material Benefits from Sexual Services Regarding a Person under 18

·         Material Benefits from Sexual Services Regarding a Person over 18

·         Procuring a Person under 18 for Sexual Services

·         Procuring a Person over 18 for Sexual Services

·         Possession of Child Pornography

·         Sexual Assault x 2

·         Sexual Interference x 2

·         Extortion

·         Breach of Probation

He was remanded into custody, appeared in Pictou Provincial Court yesterday and is scheduled to return to court on June 22.

Abelardo Sanchez Villar, 45, from New Glasgow was charged with Obtaining Sexual Services from a Person under 18, Obtaining Sexual Services from a Person over 18, Sexual Assault and Breach of Probation.  He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court today.

Justin Stanley MacDonald, 22, from New Glasgow was charged with Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Breach of Probation.  He was released from custody by a Justice of the Peace on conditions. He is schedule to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on August 17.

The victims have been offered support and a Publication Ban was issued by the Provincial Court Judge in relation to all matters.

If you are or have been trafficked, or believe someone you know is being trafficked, the RCMP has a support line you can call or text. It is monitored 24 hours a day by a police officer: 902-449-2425. The callers can choose to leave their information anonymously. Anonymous calls can also be made by contacting Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

File # 2020684092 refers.

Police looking to identify persons in firearms offences in HRM

Police are asking for assistance in identifying the following persons of interest relating to Firearms offences which occurred between Dec 2019 and January 2020.   Police believe these subjects have information which could assist in the investigation.

Anyone who can identify them please member of the Halifax RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit at 902 864 6001 or call police at 902 490 5020  or call Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the website at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

 

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Looking to identify a driver of a blue VW Jetta in hit and run in Lantz

On June 16th 2020 around 14:15hrs a male entered the Kenny U-Pull located at 32 Dutch Settlement road in Lantz, Halifax County. The male purchased several items from the business but appeared to be heavily intoxicated. The male left in a blue Volkswagen Jetta and in doing so backed up into another vehicle causing $2000 dollars in damage and then left the scene. The suspect vehicle would have a broken right rear tail light.

Anyone with any information about this hit and run or any other crime can call police at 902 490 5020 or can call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can submit a tip on line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or can use the P3 app.

Police file: 20-67946 refers

Fentanyl detected in Windsor-West Hants, two charged

Fentanyl detected in Windsor-West Hants, two charged

June 18, 2020, Windsor, Nova Scotia…On April 20, Windsor District RCMP issued a warning about drugs in the Windsor-West Hants area after responding to two overdoses in 24 hours. One person died and another was transported to hospital and has survived. The drugs were immediately seized and sent for testing. Police have received confirmation that one of the drugs was fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, two 20-year-old women have been charged. Lexus Young of Windsor has been charged with Trafficking and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Nateisha States of Newport Station has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Both women will appear in Windsor Provincial Court at a later date to answer to these charges.

According to Health Canada, fentanyl is a very potent opioid and a few grains can be enough to kill someone. Our primary concern is public safety and we want people to ensure they are aware of what may be circulating and to take the necessary precautions or rethink choices they may be about to make.

For more information on fentanyl, visit the Health Canada website at https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/controlled-illegal-drugs/fentanyl.html.

Free Naloxone kits are available throughout the province for anyone at risk of overdose, or friends and family of someone at risk of overdose. These kits can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Find a pharmacy that distributes Naloxone near you at http://www.nsnaloxone.com/where-to-get-one.html.

Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous drug that is getting more popular and has caused many deaths throughout Canada. If anyone has any information about fentanyl or any other drug trafficking or any other criems they can submit an anonymous tip to crime Stoppers by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

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