RCMP seeking public assistance in shots fired investigation in North Preston

August 22, 2022, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Guns and Gangs Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a report of shots fired in North Preston.

Yesterday, at approximately 8 a.m., Halifax District RCMPresponded to a call regarding shots fired at a house on Willis Ln. in North Preston.

RCMP officers learned that a number of gun shots were heard sometime around 2 a.m. There were no injuries sustained in the incident; however, the house incurred damage consistent with bullet holes.

The investigation is ongoing and being assisted by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police 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 #: 22-102533

Police investigate Halifax robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday evening.

At approximately 8 p.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred near St. Agnes Junior High School located at 6981 Mumford Road in Halifax. A group of approximately 10 youths approached two other youths who were walking by the school. The group targeted one victim by assaulting him and robbing him of money and property.

One of the suspects is described as a teenager with black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts.

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.

Case #22-102791

Police investigate Halifax Gas Station Robbery

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

At approximately 1:30 a.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the Shell gas station located at 2616 Robie Street. A man entered the store, assaulted the employee and threatened to stab the employee with a needle. The man then fled on a bicycle with a quantity of cigarettes.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s and approximately 6’ tall. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, dark coloured pants, a blue medical face mask and was carrying a bag.

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.

22-101524

Looking to solve Prospect Break and Enter

Halifax District R.C.M.P. looking for assistance with information in relation to the Break and enter into residence along Prospect road in West Dover, N.S. sometime in the area of April 2022. The suspect(s) entered home and stole numerous items from the residence.  Anyone with information that may lead to suspects is asked to contact Cst. Michael ELMS of Lower Sackville R.C.M.P.  902 244 7208.

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. Police file: 20- 97802 refers.

Police investigate suspicious Halifax circumstances

Police investigate suspicious circumstances

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred this weekend.

On August 13, police received a report of suspicious circumstances in the area of Kearney Lake near Larry Uteck Boulevard. At approximately 8 p.m., a man approached four youths who were walking on a pathway in the area and asked them if they wanted to see his truck. The man was not known to the youths, and when they turned around and ran towards Larry Uteck Boulevard, the man followed them until they reached the street. He then turned and walked back along the pathway. The youths left the area and reported the incident to a trusted adult who contacted police.

The man is described as white, 30 to 40 years old, approximately 5’10”and 190 lbs. with dark buzzed-cut hair and facial stubble. The suspect was wearing a red and black hoodie and jeans and was carrying a black backpack.

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.

Police file 22-99215 refers.

Police investigate Dartmouth grocery store robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Dartmouth.

At approximately 9 p.m., police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the No Frills store at 118 Wyse Road. A man entered the store, concealed a number of items and brandished a knife when confronted by staff members. The man fled the store on foot with the items. No one was physically injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his mid-30s with a medium build and a groomed beard. He had red reading glasses and was wearing a black hoodie with red dots, dark blue pants and carrying a red and blue re-usable shopping bag.

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.

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Police Investigate Stolen Vehicle Collision – Halifax

Police Investigate Stolen Vehicle Collision – Halifax

At 9:00 p.m., on the 16th of August, Halifax Regional Police responded a report of a SUV striking a barrier and the male driver running from the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, 220 Chain Lake Drive Halifax.

Police located the abandoned SUV with significant damage and confirmed the vehicle was stolen.  Officers quickly located the driver nearby inside another business in the 200 block of Chain Lake Drive and arrested the driver without incident.  A 21-year-old male from Halifax is held for court and is facing Theft and Possession of a Motor Vehicle and Breaching Probation. 

Police 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 file 22-100548 refers.

Indecent Act in Valley, Colchester County

RCMP investigating report of indecent act

August 15, 2022, Valley, Nova Scotia… Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a report of an indecent act that occurred near Salmon River Rd. in Valley.

Today, at approximately noon, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a man exposing himself near Salmon River Rd. in Valley. RCMP officers learned that a man approached two children on a trail behind an elementary school on Salmon River Rd. and exposed himself. The children returned to their parents nearby and reported the incident to them. 

The man is described as being older, white, clean shaven with grey hair and a thin build. He was wearing a blue shirt and grey shorts.

RCMP officers and an RCMP police dog searched the area but didn’t locate the man.

Anyone with information regarding the man or this incident is asked to contact the Colchester County District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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.

File #: 2022-1153231 refers.

Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit charge two men with sex and labour trafficking offences- Help Police solve more Human Trafficking

Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit charge two men with sex and labour trafficking offences

August 5, 2022, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…The Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit has charged two men with Human Trafficking offences as part of Operation Homeward.

On June 9, 2022, the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit received information via their Tip Line, that a woman was being trafficking by a Yarmouth man. With this information, an investigation was started and named Operation Homeward.

During the course of the operation, investigators determined that the man was involved with trafficking numerous victims, for both sex and labour. Investigators also gathered information and evidence that a second Yarmouth man was also involved. Support is being provided to the victims and their families.

The first man has been charged with thirty-three offences including:

  • Human Trafficking (5 counts);
  • Receiving a Financial Benefit from Human Trafficking (5 counts);
  • Procuring (3 counts);
  • Material Benefits from Sexual Services (3 counts);
  • Trafficking Cocaine (3 counts);
  • Trafficking Hydromorphone (2 counts);
  • Sexual Assault (2 counts);
  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm;
  • Assault (3 counts);
  • Uttering Threats (2 counts);
  • Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration;
  • Advertising Sexual Services;
  • Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order (2 counts)

The man, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, appeared in Shelburne Provincial Court on August 4 where he was remanded into custody. He will next appear in Yarmouth Provincial Court on September 13, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

The second man was arrested on August 3 and has been charged with six offences including:

  • Human Trafficking;
  • Sexual Assault;
  • Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration (2 counts);
  • Uttering Threats;
  • Intimidation of a Justice Participant

The man appeared in Shelburne Provincial Court on August 4 and was remanded into custody. He will next appear in Yarmouth Provincial Court on August 8, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Operation Homeward is ongoing.

The identities of the men are not being released by the RCMP at this time out of respect for the privacy of the victims and the publication ban that has been put in place by the courts.

If you are being, or have been, trafficked, or believe someone you know is being trafficked, the RCMP has a support line you can call or text. It is monitored 24 hours a day by a police officer: 902-449-2425. The callers can choose to leave their information anonymously. Anonymous calls can also be made by contacting Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police File #: 2022-770703 refers.

Help police in investigation charging Shiquawn Marcel Upshaw-Paris for firearms offences

Police investigate weapons incidents and charge man with weapons offences

Police investigated two shootings that occurred in Halifax last night and arrested a man in relation to weapons offences.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Micmac Street and Chisholm Avenue. A residence in the area had been struck with bullets. There were no reported injuries. A dark-coloured vehicle was seen in the area at the time of the shooting.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Bently Drive. Officers located evidence of a shooting in the area. There were no reports of injuries or property damage.

At approximately 12:45 a.m. officers located a single vehicle crash into a power pole in the area of Lacewood Drive near Lincoln Cross Drive. The vehicle matched the description from the earlier incident. Evidence of a shooting was located with the vehicle and a loaded handgun was seized. The driver of the vehicle was arrested without incident.

Shiquawn Marcel Upshaw-Paris, 26, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of:

  • Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm without a license
  • Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a court order (x 2)
  • Improper storage of a firearm
  • Breach of a court order (x 3)

The investigations are in the early stages and investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are looking at commonalities between the incidents to determine if they are related. Police are asking anyone with information about this 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.