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September 20, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia… The Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in relation to a homicide investigation in East Preston.

On August 30, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious van parked behind a strip mall in East Preston. Upon arrival, RCMP officers discovered the body of a deceased male inside the vehicle.

The victim has been identified as 47-year-old Barry Angus Studley of Middle Sackville.

Investigators are looking for information regarding the whereabouts of Studley in the days leading up to August 30. And officers continue to appeal to the public for dashcam video taken in the 1900 block of Hwy. 7 between the evening of August 29 and into, and including, the morning of August 30.

Anyone with information regarding the victim’s whereabouts in the days prior to the murder, who has dashcam footage of the area, or has information on this incident, is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit 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 # 22-107140

At 7:46 p.m., on the 17^th of September, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Break & Enter with possible gunshots, in the 0-100 block of Faulkner Street Dartmouth.   Three males were observed fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.   

Multiple patrol officers and Police responded and confirmed no one was injured.  Officers were not able to locate the suspects.  There is no suspect description beyond three male adults.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and Patrol are conducting the investigation which is in the early stages.  

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. 

File #22-115388

September 16, 2022, Wolfville, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at a building on Main St. in Wolfville.

On September 16, at approximately 5:20 a.m., Kings District RCMP and the Wolfville Fire Department responded to a fire at a building on Main St. in Wolfville. RCMP officers learned that the building is directly behind an inn but been evacuated. No one was injured as a result of the fire. The Wolfville Fire Department, with assistance from a number of other fire departments, were able to extinguish the fire.

The fire has since been deemed suspicious and the scene is being held at this time. The investigation is ongoing and being assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-542-3817. 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 #: 2022-1338232

Police are investigating an arson that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 10 p.m. officers responded with members of Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency to a fire at the café inside the Public Gardens at 5771 Spring Garden Road. There were no reported injuries, and the fire is being investigated by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Investigators are asking anyone with information 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.

22-114582

Police are investigating an assault and an arson that occurred in Halifax overnight.

At approximately 11:55 p.m. last night, officers responded to the 5600 block of Kaye Street to a report of an assault. A man threw an object at another man who was not known to him. The suspect fled the area on foot, and the victim did not require medical treatment.

At approximately 12 a.m. today, officers responded with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency to a structure fire at a business at 5517 Young Street. A man started a fire and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect in both incidents was described as a Black man in his thirties to forties, approximately 5’9” to 5’11” tall, with a medium build and a scruffy beard. He was wearing a black hoodie, dark pants and a bandana.

The incidents are being investigated by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators are asking anyone with information 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.

22-114618/ 22-114619

At approximately 5:48 PM,  Halifax Regional Police received multiple 911 calls, reporting that there were two gun shots heard near Charm Diamond Center within MicMac Mall, situated at 21 MicMac Bvld, Dartmouth.

Members of Patrol Division responded and secured the scene .  It has been determined that no shots were fired; that the noise was caused by display cases being smashed, during a smash-and-grab style robbery.   

Police and members of Forensic Unit remain onscene and the investigation is on-going. There is no threat to the public.

Investigators are asking anyone with any information to contact police by calling 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS, or by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips app.

Police investigate assaults and property damage

Police are investigating assaults and incidents of property damage that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 12:15 a.m. officers responded to the 5600 block of Spring Garden Road for reports of a man who was damaging property and assaulting people. He used objects found in the area to break windows of businesses and damage vehicles. The man also assaulted a number of people who were in the area. No one required medical treatment. The man fled the area on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man in his 30s to 40s, approximately 6’ tall, with a medium build, bald with a beard. At the time he was wearing a white shirt, jean shorts and a black backpack.

Police are asking anyone with information 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.

Police files 22-114140/114141/ 22-114159/ 22-114161 refer.

Police are investigating assaults and incidents of property damage that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 12:15 a.m. officers responded to the 5600 block of Spring Garden Road for reports of a man who was damaging property and assaulting people. He used objects found in the area to break windows of businesses and damage vehicles. The man also assaulted a number of people who were in the area. No one required medical treatment. The man fled the area on a bicycle.

The suspect is described as a man in his 30s to 40s, approximately 6’ tall, with a medium build, bald with a beard. At the time he was wearing a white shirt, jean shorts and a black backpack.

Police are asking anyone with information 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 #22-114140/114141/ 22-114159/ 22-114161

Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

Police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on the pathway near Jayden Dive and Elwin Crescent. A man approached a 15-year-old girl who was not known to him and touched her in a sexual manner. The girl left the area and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40s, approximately 5’8” with a stocky build. At the time he was wearing a black t-shirt and black track pants.

Police are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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.

File #22-113899

Police are investigating a break and enter that occurred in Halifax earlier this month.

On September 5, police received a report of a break and enter that had occurred at a residence on Rufus Avenue. Sometime between September 3 and 5, suspect(s) broke into the residence and stole World War II memorabilia and a vintage Dalhousie ring. 

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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.

File #22-109910