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August 22, 2025, Digby, Nova Scotia… Digby RCMP has charged four men with firearms offences following a home invasion in Digby.

On August 18, at approximately 5:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Carlton St.

Four men forcefully entered the home while the residents were inside. One of the men, armed with a firearm, assaulted one of the residents, a 64-year-old man, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.

Responding officers safely arrested three of the men at the residence. The fourth man fled in a vehicle and was arrested later on August 18, in Yarmouth, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, and RCMP officers from Yarmouth Rural Detachment, Yarmouth Town Detachment, and the Yarmouth General Investigation Section.  

Steven Wayne Johnson, 45, Caleb Trefry, 25, Teaghan Andrew MacKay, 23, and Brandon Lambert, 20, all of Yarmouth, have been charged with Robbery with Firearm, Break and Enter to Commit, and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

Lambert also faces charges of Failing to Comply with Order and Disguise with Intent, and MacKay faces an additional charge of Mischief.

The four men were remanded into custody following their initial court appearances.

Investigators believe that this was a targeted incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Digby RCMP Detachment at 1-902-245-2579. 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.

The investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected.

File #: 2025-1208324

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of Donald David Snelgrove and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On August 21, 2000, at approximately 1:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a death at an apartment building in the 3600 block of Windsor Street in Halifax. Officers found Donald Snelgrove deceased in the living room of his apartment.

The investigation revealed that Donald had been assaulted some time prior to his death, and this assault was a contributing factor in his death. Investigators have information that Donald was allegedly the victim of an assault that occurred during a disturbance on Romans Avenue in Halifax sometime after 9 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2000. Investigators are interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Donald’s 1988 grey Plymouth Reliant in the area at the time of this disturbance and assault.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Donald’smurder. Investigators hope that the passage of time will 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 Donald’smurder to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Donald’scase 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.

GO #00-33036

August 19, 2025, Westphal, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a crash in Westphal and is looking for police assistance to identify the driver. 

On August 16, at approximately 1:09 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and fire services responded to a report of a single vehicle crash in the 200 block of Lake Major Rd.  Upon arrival, RCMP officers learned that a Pontiac Grand Prix was travelling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and struck a power pole, severing the pole.  The Pontiac then struck the back of a parked dump truck before it hit another power pole and caught on fire. 

The driver and sole occupant of the Pontiac, a man, was observed running into the nearby woods before police arrived.

Halifax Regional Police Canine Unit was engaged and attempted to locate the driver but was unsuccessful. 

Investigators are appealing to the public for help to identify and locate the driver. 

Anyone with information about the incident, or dashcam footage of the Pontiac Grand Prix before the crash, 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 # 25-117497

On June 10, 2025, Ingonish RCMP received a call of a theft of a stolen fifth wheel RV. It was a beige and brown Forest River Crusader Lite trailer stolen from Meat Cove. Attached are photos of the suspect truck that towed the trailer off the pad. The trailer licence plate was: T522680.

Anyone with any information about this theft are asked to call Ingonish Beach RCMP at 902 285 2021. Anonymous tips can be sent to: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app. Police file number 2025-807194 refers.

The following is a photo of the vehicle which stole the trailer and a photo of the trailer:

On August 6th, 2025, Bridgewater Police Service (BPS) received a report of a theft that occurred at the Giant Tiger store in Bridgewater.

The male suspect is described as: Caucasian, medium build, wearing a black and white hat, grey t-shirt and white shorts with black shoes, wearing glasses and had facial hair.

The female suspect is described as Caucasian, medium build, wearing a hat, white t-shirt, black leggings and white sneakers. This was the description of suspects seen elsewhere in Nova Scotia committing the same thefts.

Any one with any information about this theft can call Bridgewater Police at (902) 543-2464. Anonymous tips can be sent to: www.crimstopeerrs.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 or by using the P3 app.

The following are photos of these persons of of interest in this theft:

August 13, 2025, Wagmatcook, Nova Scotia… Victoria County District RCMP has arrested two people after an assault in Wagmatcook that left another person with serious injuries.

On August 11 at approximately 5:30 a.m., police received a report of an injured person on Fishery Rd. Officers attended and learned that the 33-year-old man from Manitoba had been assaulted earlier that morning by a man and a woman. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS.

During the investigation, officers identified the two people involved.

Charlie Francis, 22, of Wagmatcook, is charged with six offences including Aggravated Assault, Resist Arrest / Obstructs a Peace Officer, and Failure to Comply with Probation Order. He had a first court appearance on August 12 at Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court.

The woman was also arrested on August 11. She was released by police on conditions pending an upcoming court appearance.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information who has not yet spoken to police or anyone with surveillance / dashcam footage showing the assault is asked to contact Victoria County District RCMP at 902-295-2350. 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 #: 2025-1165551

On July the 24^th, 2025 the Port Hawkesbury RCMP recived a complaint of a shoplifting theft that occurred at Shoppers Drug Mart in Port Hawkesbury.

The suspect was seen on CCTV footage entering the store on January 24^th at 3:45pm and leaving at 3:48pm with over $300 worth of items. She made no effort to purchase.

The Port Hawkesbury RCMP is seeking help in identifying the person of interest that is seen in the photo attached.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can call Port Hawkesbury RCMP at 902 625 2220. Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

Police file 2025 1062855 refers.

20251127856 and 20251138854 police file numbers.

Chester RCMP are investigating a shoplifting investigation from the NSLC in Hubbards. Two unknown thieves entered the store and stole bottles of alcohol before leaving. One male and one female thief left in a GMC truck- shown in attached photo.

The subjects of interest are:

Female description: 30s, darker skin, blue poncho, blk spandex, wearing a hijab.

Male description: 30s, darker skin, grey sweater, blue jeans, blu disposible face mask.

The vehicle used was a blk/grey GMC 4 door truck which headed toward Chester Basin.

Vehicle is a GMC truck described as black/grey partial Nova Scotia licence plate.

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Chester RMCP at 902-275-2583.

Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or calls can be made to 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can be sent by using the P3 app.