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Today marks the fourth anniversary of the murder of Ryan Michael Nehiley and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On November 23, 2018 at approximately 8:54 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in the 0-100 block of Clovis Street in Halifax. Upon arrival, officers found Ryan inside his residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigators believe that Ryan was shot inside his residence and that more than one person was involved in the offence.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Ryan’s murder. We are asking anyone with information who has not already come forward to do the right thing and contact police at 902-490-5020. What may seem like an insignificant detail could be the key to progressing the investigation.

Ryan’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.

At 9:23 p.m., on the 22^nd of November, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery at Fujiyama Restaurant, 5244 Blowers Street Halifax.  The caller reported a male and a female took a change jar and assaulted a staff member when fleeing with the jar.  The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of money and fled on foot.  A staff member sustained minor injuries.  The suspects are described as: 

Suspect – White Male, 30-40 years, thin build.  Wearing: Red jacket.

Suspect – Black female, 20’s, thin build 5’-5’6”.  Wearing: Black hooded shirt.

Multiple patrol units and two Police Service Dogs responded.  Officers located the male suspect near by on Barrington Street and arrested the male without incident.  The female was not located. 

A 38-year-old male from Halifax is held for court and will be facing a charge of Robbery.

Investigators with Patrol are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 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.

Police are investigating the theft of a firearm from a vehicle in Halifax.

On November 21 at approximately 6:45 a.m. police received a report of a number of vehicles that had been broken into and damaged on Highland Avenue. Responding officers discovered that a hunting rifle and ammunition had been stolen from one of the vehicles.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incidents. Anyone with information about this incident or video from the area is asked to call 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.

Police are investigating a shooting believed to have occurred last weekend in Dartmouth.

Today, police received a report of a shooting that is believed to have occurred early in morning on November 19 on Catherine Street in Dartmouth. Officers located a residence on the street that had been struck by bullets. At this time, there are no reports of any injuries in relation to this incident.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident. Anyone with information about this incident or video from the area is asked to call 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.

November 22, 2022, Lower Wolfville, Nova Scotia…Today marks sixteen years since the death of Leslie Conrad of Lower Wolfville.

On October 5, 2006, 45-year-old Leslie Ann Conrad disappeared from her home. On November 22, her remains were found by a hunter near Melanson Rd. It was determined that she was the victim of a homicide.

The Nova Scotia Department of Justice is offering rewards of up to $150 thousand for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Leslie Ann Conrad. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Over the years, RCMP investigators have continued to follow up on leads and tips as they are received. The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to ask that anyone with information contact them at 902-365-3120. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2006-1202552

November 21, 2022, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… The RCMP-HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a robbery that occurred in Waverley followed by a vehicle arson in Halifax.

At approximately 9 p.m. on November 19, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on Rocky Lake Dr.

RCMP officers, who were nearby for an unrelated incident, obtained the license plate of a blue Honda Civic leaving the area at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver refused to stop and fled from police.

When officers arrived at the scene of the robbery, it was learned that two men had entered the gas station, demanded money and cigarettes, and then fled in the blue Honda Civic. No weapon or physical force was used during the robbery. The vehicle involved had been reported stolen a few days prior.

Shortly after, Halifax Regional Police, who were on the lookout for the Honda, received a report of a vehicle on fire in a parking lot near Olivet St. in Halifax. Investigators quickly determined that the license plate matched the one from the robbery. The Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit began a search for the two people of interest; they’ve not yet been located.

The men involved in the robbery were both seen wearing black hoodies, gloves and masks. One of the men was also wearing leather boots.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents to call 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.

The investigations are ongoing and being led by the General Investigative Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

File #2022-14076, 22-142100

November 21, 2022, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… The General Investigative Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a report of shots fired early yesterday morning in Cole Harbour.

At approximately 3:20 a.m. on November 20, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of multiple shots being fired outside a residence on Fireside Drive in Cole Harbour where a number of people were gathered. No injuries were reported.

When officers arrived, a vehicle described as a blue SUV left the scene quickly and was abandoned nearby. Two men were seen running from the vehicle. Halifax District RCMP officers, with assistance of Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit, began a search for the two people of interest. The two have not been located, and there is no further description of the men.

Investigators have found evidence of gunshots and are asking anyone who may have information to come forward and call 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.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the General Investigative Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

File #2022-142202

November 18, 2022, Wilmot, Nova Scotia…Annapolis District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in an arson investigation.

On September 4, 2022, at approximately 5 a.m., Annapolis District RCMP and fire, responded to a report of a structure fie on Hwy. 1 in Wilmot. RCMP officers learned that a storage facility behind a strip mall in Wilmot was on fire. The fire was eventually extinguished after several storage units were destroyed. The fire was determined to be the result of arson. RCMP investigators believe two people were involved in setting the fire.

Over the last 2 months, investigators have been following up on information obtained throughout the investigation. To date, investigators have been unable to identify those involved.

Investigators are now asking that anyone with information on this incident, or who knows who may be involved, call the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-665-4481. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2022-1271276

November 18, 2022, Springfield, Nova Scotia…The human remains located in Springfield in October 2022, have been identified and is being investigated as a homicide.

On October 8, 2022, the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit located human remains at a property on Hastings Rd. in Springfield. The search was part of an ongoing missing person investigation.

On November 18, the remains were identified as Barry Albert (Mosher), who was reported missing to Lunenburg District RCMP on August 28, 2022.

The missing person and human remains investigations have been merged into a homicide investigation, that is ongoing.

The investigation is being led by the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the Bridgewater Police Service, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Lunenburg District RCMP.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead investigator, Cst. Shawn Cornelisse, with the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit, at 902-365-3120. 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: 2022-1230641, 2022-1462263

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred this month in Halifax.

On November 5 police received a report of suspicious circumstances near a park in the 200 block of Langbrae Drive. At approximately 4:35 p.m. a woman approached a child who was not known to her, offered them candy and asked the child to go to her vehicle. The child left the area and reported the incident to a trusted adult who contacted police.

The suspect is described as a black woman in her 30s, approximately 5’5” tall with short hair and wearing jeans and a bright pink coat.

Police are asking the woman or anyone with information in relation to this incident or video from the area 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.

File #22-136322