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Today marks the 25^th anniversary of the murder of Michael Joseph Peverill and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On January 19, 1999, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police responded to a report of an injured man at 88 Queen Street in Dartmouth. Responding officers found Michael had suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Michael was last seen entering his apartment at 2 p.m. that day and had moved into this apartment complex one week before his death, however, he knew and frequently visited the previous tenant at this location.

Investigators believe there are people who have information in relation to Michael’s death, and hope that the passage of time may encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. Our investigators believe that even the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

We are asking anyone with information about Michael’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Michael’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 the 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.

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 11:45 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 80 Tacoma Drive. A man entered the store and broke into a locked cabinet containing fragrance products. The man assaulted an employee when they approached him, and then he fled the area on foot with the merchandise. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man wearing a balaclava, black sneakers, grey winter jacket, and dark blue jeans carrying a camouflage backpack.

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.

Sometime between 10:30 PM on January 17, 2024, and 6:16 AM on January 18, 2024, a black 2019 Chev Silverado Z71, NSLP FJG170, was stolen from Highway 14 in Mackay Section Hants County.
Anyone with any information on this theft can contact the Windsor RCMP at 902 798 2207or can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or can leave a tip on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax late last night.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing that had occurred in the area of South Park and Clyde streets. A man had attempted to steal a vehicle that was parked near that location. The man cut the vehicle owner with a knife when he confronted him. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s to 30s, approximately 5’7” tall, with a stocky build, dark hair, wearing jeans, a light blue-green hooded sweatshirt, a black mask and black backpack.

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.

January 14, 2024, St. Bernard, Nova Scotia… This morning, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Meteghan RCMP and fire services responded to an active structure fire at a property near the 3600 block of Route 1 in St. Bernard. 

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found an unoccupied residence fully engulfed in flames.

At this time, from the information and evidence gathered at the scene, RCMP officers believe the fire is suspicious in nature and have opened an arson investigation.

The investigation, led by the Meteghan RCMP with assistance from the Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit, is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. 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: 2024-57506

Halifax Regional Police are investigating an incident that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 8:03 a.m., police responded to a report of an injured person in the 2400 block of Cragg Avenue. Officers located a 51-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. The man was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.  

Police remain on scene while the area is being processed by the Forensic Identification section  This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact police at 902-490-5016. 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.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Circle K located at 626 Windmill Road. A man entered the store, demanded cigarettes, and fled on foot with a quantity of cigarettes.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’8” tall, wearing a green jacket, a brown scarf, a facemask and carrying a green shopping bag.

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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January 10, 2024, Windsor, Nova Scotia… West Hants RCMP Detachment is investigating a series of mischief to vehicles that happened downtown Windsor where multiple vehicles had their tires slashed.

On January 8, 2024, around 11:33 a.m. West Hants RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a mischief on Turner Ln. in Windsor. Upon arrival on scene, the investigation lead officers to discover that at least six vehicles had their tires slashed.

RCMP officers believe that the damages were caused between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on January 8, 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207. If you wish to remain anonymous, please 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

File # 2024-33188

January 9, 2023, Meteghan, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is investigating three break-and-enters in Digby and Yarmouth counties.

On December 11, at approximately 4 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a break-and-enter at a gas station in Meteghan. A man broke a glass door and stole several packs of cigarettes before leaving the scene on a red all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

On December 12, at approximately 2 a.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP were dispatched to a break-and-enter at a grocery store in Dayton. A man broke a window and stole a quantity of cigarettes. He left the scene on a red ATV.

On January 7, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a break-and-enter at a hardware shop in Meteghan. A male broke the back door and stole a generator and boxes of tools. He was wearing a black mask and gloves and was riding a yellow ATV. 

The investigations into these break-and-enters are ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact the Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. 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 #: 2023-1820879

Halifax Regional Police are investigating an assault that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

Officers received a report of an assault that had occurred in a wooded area near the 200 block of Thomas Raddall Drive. Between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., a youth was assaulted by a group of youths. A separate group of youths later discovered the victim and brought them to a nearby school. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries.

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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