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Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred this weekend in Bedford.

On August 27, police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the area of Shore Drive and the Hatchery Lane. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a woman was out for a walk when she observed a man and woman walking toward her. The man, who was not known to her, turned around and began walking alongside her, trying to make conversation. The man then touched her in a sexual manner. The woman fled the area on foot.

The man is described as having a dark complexion, 5’8” tall, slim/muscular build, clean shaven with dark curly hair. At the time, he was wearing a beige shirt and short blue shorts.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident 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.

RCMP investigating theft of firearms in East Leicester

August 29, 2022, East Leicester, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating the theft of firearms from a home on Hwy. 204 in East Leicester.

On August 28, 2022, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Hwy. 204 in East Leicester. Police learned that during the break-in two rifles and two shotguns were stolen. The break-in occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on August 27.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-447-2525. 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. Police file #: 2022-1230121 refers.

Halifax District RCMP investigating shots fired at a house

August 26, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after shots were fired at a home on Partridge River Rd. in East Preston.

On August 25, 2022, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of shots that had been fired at a house on Partridge River Rd. in East Preston. RCMP officers learned that a window had been shot out of the home. No one had been present at the home during the time of the shooting.

RCMP officers and RCMP Police Dog Services searched the area and evidence was seized from the scene. RCMP Forensic Identification Services also attended the scene to assist.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP 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 file #: 22-104404 refers.

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early yesterday morning.

On August 23 at approximately 1:45 a.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the Needs convenience store located at 33 Herring Cove Road. A man entered the store, produced a weapon, demanded money and then fled on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 32-years-old, 5’7” tall, thin build with light brown hair in a ponytail. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, blue pants, black shoes and a blue medical mask at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police 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.

 
police file 22-103333 refers

Sunday marks the 23rd anniversary of the murder of Jason MacCullough and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Jason, 19, was found deceased on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1999.

Investigators believe Jason was passing through the area while walking home and used the well-known short-cut between the buildings. There is no indication that Jason was involved in any type of criminal activity, leading investigators to believe his death was a random act.

Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Police continue to urge these people to come forward and share anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail.

It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Anyone with information about Jason’s murder is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

Jason’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

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August 27, 2022, Collingwood, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating numerous suspicious fires that have occurred over the last three weeks in Cumberland County.

On August 5, 2022, at approximately 5:10 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP and fire responded to a report of a barn fire on Hwy. 321 in River Phillip. The fire was extinguished and is believed to be suspicious. The investigation is ongoing.

On August 12, at approximately 4:30 a.m., RCMP officers and fire responded to a structure fire on Silica Rd. in Williamsdale. The fire was extinguished but not before the structure was completely destroyed. The fire is believed to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

On August 19, at approximately 6 a.m., RCMP officers and fire responded to a structure fire on Westchester Rd. in Rose. The fire was extinguished but not before the structure was completely destroyed. The fire is believed to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

On August 25, at approximately 9:55 a.m., RCMP officers and fire responded to a covered bridge that was on fire near Mountain Rd. in Collingwood. The fire was extinguished by the fire department and the fire has been deemed suspicious. The investigation is ongoing.

On August 26, at approximately 1:55 a.m., RCMP officers and fire responded to a report of a structure fire on Wyvern Rd. in Wyvern. The fire was extinguished and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

At approximately 2:35 a.m., RCMP officers and fire responded to a report of hay bales on fire on Hwy. 321 in River Philip. The fire was extinguished and is believed to be suspicious. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on these incidents are asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-597-3779. 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 #: 2022-1096295, 2022-1135725, 2022-1175837, 2022-1211614, 2022-1216593, 2022-1216758

Police are investigating three sexual assaults that occurred yesterday evening in Bedford.

At approximately 7 p.m. police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on the pathway of Amesbury Gate near Larry Uteck Boulevard. A man approached a woman who was not known to him and touched her in a sexual manner.

At approximately 7:55 p.m. police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on the Kearney Lake Dam Trail. A man approached a woman who was not known to him and touched her in a sexual manner.

At approximately 8 p.m. police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred near the Kearney Lake Dam Trail. A man approached a woman who was not known to him and touched her in a sexual manner.

The suspect in all three incidents is described as a man in his late teens to early 20s with a dark complexion, short dark hair, thin build and approximately 5’8” to 6’ tall. He was wearing a blue tank top, dark pants and sneakers.

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.

Case # 22-104744/104770/104777

West Hants District RCMP assumes lead in investigation into Daniel Faulkner’s disappearance

August 24, 2022, Wentworth Creek, Nova Scotia…West Hants District RCMP has assumed the lead in the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Faulkner.

Daniel Faulkner, 42, was initially believed to have disappeared in Lower Sackville, however the investigation has since determined that Faulkner was near Sanford Dr. in Wentworth Creek on August 19, 2022, before he disappeared.

Faulkner is described as 5-foot-9, 280lbs, has brown hair, brown eyes and a full beard. Faulkner was last seen wearing black shorts and a black shirt. He drives a grey Jeep Wrangler with Nova Scotia license plate GLH 557.

To date West Hants District RCMP has conducted searches of the last known area that Faulkner was believed to be, including a search by RCMP Air Services. RCMP investigators continue to speak with family and friends and follow up on tips as they are received.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those that know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Daniel Faulkner is asked to contact West Hants District RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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.

Police File: 2022-1197261 refers.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early yesterday morning.

On August 23 at approximately 1:45 a.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the Needs convenience store located at 33 Herring Cove Road. A man entered the store, produced a weapon, demanded money and then fled on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 32-years-old, 5’7” tall, thin build with light brown hair in a ponytail. He was wearing a grey t-shirt, blue pants, black shoes and a blue medical mask at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police 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 #22-103333

RCMP charge two men and a woman with Attempted Murder

August 23, 2022, Bishopville, Nova Scotia…The Kings DistrictRCMP General Investigative Section has charged two men and a woman with attempted murder after a stabbing on Bishopville Rd. in Bishopville.

On August 16, at approximately 8:30 a.m., West Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in Windsor. RCMP officers learned that a man had presented himself to the local hospital with injuries consistent with those of a stabbing.

The victim, a 26-year-old Windsor man, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and identified two suspects as having been involved in the stabbing. The investigation determined the incident was targeted in nature and occurred on Bishopville Rd. in Bishopville. RCMP investigators also determined that a third suspect had attempted to aid the two suspects involved in the stabbing.

Later that same day, RCMP officers arrested a 67-year-old Hantsport man outside a home on Riverview Rd. in Hantsport. A search warrant was subsequently executed on the home and RCMP officers seized firearms, ammunition and cleaning supplies. RCMP officers also seized the vehicle that was used during the stabbing. RCMP Forensic Identification Services executed a search warrant on the seized vehicle and conducted a forensic examination.

On August 18, at approximately 3 p.m., the Halifax District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit and Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia located and arrested the two suspects, a 41-year-old Liverpool man and a 22-year-old Halifax woman, that were involved in the stabbing.

Eric Hubley, 41, Lexus Young, 22, and Arnold Clifton Messervey, 67, have been charged with:

• Attempt to Commit Murder;
• Aggravated Assault;
• Assault with a Weapon (two counts);
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose;
• Uttering Threats;
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized;
• Contravention of Firearms Storage Regulations;
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order

Messervey is facing an additional charge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm. He was released on conditions and will appear in Kentville Provincial court on September 27, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

Hubley is facing additional charges of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm and Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order (2 counts). Both Hubley and Young have been remanded into custody. Young will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on August 25, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. Hubley will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on August 29, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation was led by the Kings District RCMP General Investigative Section, with assistance from the Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Kings District RCMP, West Hants District RCMP, West Hants District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit and General Investigation Section, Criminal Intelligence Service of Nova Scotia, the Halifax District RCMP Street Crime Unit and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

File #: 2022-1158425 refers.

Anyone with any information regarding this offence or any other criminal offence can police or can provide an anonymous tip on line to Crime Stoppers at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or via phone 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can leave a tip via the P3 app.