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May 13, 2022, Bedford, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a man in relation to a hit and run near exit 1H of the Hwy. 101/102 interchange in Bedford.

On May 12, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a collision involving two vehicles near exit 1H of the Hwy. 101/102 interchange in Bedford. Officers learned that a white Mack transport truck travelling towards Bedford on Hwy. 101 and an older model grey Honda Civic, which was merging on Hwy. 101, collided near exit 1H.

The Honda Civic fled the scene. The driver of the Civic is described as a white man with a beard. There was also a child, who is believed to be a girl, seated in the Civic’s rear passenger seat. The Civic sustained significant damage to the driver side of the vehicle.

The driver of the transport truck was not injured and the investigation is ongoing.

Halifax District RCMP is asking for information from anyone who may have been on Hwy. 101 leading up to the collision and saw the grey Honda Civic, or anyone who may have witnessed the collision. Please 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.

UPDATE: Digby RCMP seeking to identify vehicle in fire investigation

May 19, 2022, Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia…Digby RCMP is seeking to identify a vehicle as part of an investigation into a structure fire on Reservation Rd. on the Bear River First Nation.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on May 13, Digby RCMP and Fire responded to a report of a structure fire on Reservation Rd. on the Bear River First Nation. Upon arrival at the scene RCMP officers observed the building was fully engulfed and the fire department working on extinguishing it. Once the fire was extinguished it was determined that the building was a total loss. Digby RCMP is currently working with the Nova Scotia Fire Marshall’s office to determine the cause.

RCMP investigators are seeking to identify a vehicle in order speak with the occupant(s) as they could have potentially been witnesse(s). Investigators are releasing a short video showing the vehicle driving near the area at the time the fire occurred.

May 13, 2022, Bear River First Nation, Nova Scotia…Digby RCMP is investigating a fire that occurred overnight on Reservation Rd. on the Bear River First Nation.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. this morning, Digby RCMP and fire responded to a report of a structure fire on Reservation Rd. on the Bear River First Nation. Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers observed that the building was fully engulfed and the fire department were working on extinguishing it.

Once the fire was extinguished, it was determined that the building was a total loss. RCMP officers and firefighters examined the scene to attempt to gather evidence. Based on the evidence collected, it is possible that the fire was suspicious in nature. RCMP officers have secured the scene and the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office has been contacted to assist with the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

No one was present in the building at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

File #: 2022-617795

Halifax Regional Police is investigating four break and enters that occurred this week in Halifax.

Three of the incidents occurred on May 10. At approximately 12:45 a.m. police responded to a break and enter at BP Corner News at 1903 Barrington Street. Two men broke into the store, stole merchandise and fled the area on foot. The first suspect is described as wearing a dark-coloured jacket, pants and sneakers. The second suspect is described as wearing a brown or beige jacket, dark-coloured pants and sneakers.

At approximately 2:55 a.m. police responded to a break and enter at Griffin’s Smoke Shop at 1120 Queen Street. A man broke into the store, stole tobacco products and fled the area. The man who broke into the store is described as white, wearing all black clothing, white and black shoes, a blue surgical mask and blue latex gloves. At the time of the incident a dark red SUV was observed leaving the area, driver described as a white man in his thirties and wearing a mask.

At approximately 3:25 a.m. police responded to a break and enter at the Superstore Smoke Shop at 1075 Barrington Street. The suspect(s) damaged the front doors but did not enter the store. No suspect description is available at this time.

On May 11 at approximately 3:25 a.m. police responded to a break and enter at Jubilee Junction convenience store at 6273 Jubilee Road. Two men broke into the store, stole merchandise and fled the area on foot. The first suspect is described as wearing a black hoodie with a white Crooks and Castles logo on the front, black pants, a face mask and a grey backpack. The second suspect is described as a white man wearing a mask, a black hoodie with white writing down both sleeves, black pants, black gloves and carrying a black garbage bag.

The investigations are ongoing, and at this time, it is not known if these incidents are connected.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident(s) 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.

Today marks the thirteenth anniversary of the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Tanya was found deceased beside the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street in Halifax on May 11, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. Investigators were able to trace her movements until approximately 9 p.m. on May 10 and they urge anyone who witnessed anything in the area of the school around that time to contact police.

Investigators believe Tanya knew her assailant(s) and that there are people who have information that could help solve her murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Tanya’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Tanya’s family will be hosting a memorial walk in her honor on Monday, May 10 at 1 p.m. from police headquarters at 1975 Gottingen Street to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre at 2021 Brunswick Street.

Tanya’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.

May 6, 2022, Berwick, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating after an armed robbery occurred at a bank on Commercial St. in Berwick.

On May 5, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a 911 call of an armed robbery that had just occurred at a bank on Commercial St. in Berwick. Kings District RCMP members from Kingston, New Minas and Wolfville Detachments, along with members of the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section, Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit and RCMP Police Dog Services, responded.

Investigators learned that a man had entered the bank, brandished a weapon and demanded cash from an employee. The man was given a sum of cash and he then fled the bank on foot. No one was injured during the incident.

The man was described as white, 5’8” tall and a slim build. The man’s hair was described as dark, with a receding hairline and a buzz cut. The man was wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans.

RCMP officers conducted numerous patrols throughout Berwick, with assistance from RCMP Police Dog Services, however the man was not located.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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 #: 2022-576683

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

At approximately 11:15 p.m. police responded to a robbery in-progress at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 6025 Almon Street.  A man entered the store and stole merchandise. He threatened the employees when they approached him and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5’5″ tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a grey jacket, camouflage pants, a hooded sweater and a black medical mask.

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 are investigating an arson that occurred at a school in Bedford over the weekend.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. police and Halifax Fire and Emergency responded to a fire at the Bedford South School located on Oceanview Drive. Suspect(s) broke a window and set a fire inside one of the offices causing extensive damage.

A man and a woman, who were described as white and in their forties, were seen leaving the area in a black truck at the time of the incident.

Investigators are looking to speak with the man and woman and are asking anyone who has information in relation to the incident or video from the area to contact 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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At 11:46 p.m. on Saturday April 30^th 2022, Halifax Regional Police received a report of gun shots in the area of Camden Street in Dartmouth. Officers responded to the area and later located a man who had been shot, suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries at the Dartmouth General Hospital. EHS transported the man to the QEII Health Sciences Centre. There is no suspect information available at this time.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the shooting and are asking anyone with information about this incident 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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April 27, 2022, Wolfville, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP is seeking assistance to identify a person of interest in relation to an incident that occurred at a restaurant on Main St. in Wolfville on March 6, 2022.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. RCMP responded to a report of an altercation between two men. Officers learned that two men had been involved in a verbal argument that led to a physical altercation. Police believe that a man in his 30s or 40s approached a second man hitting him several times and then throwing him to the ground. The man then left through the back door onto Front St.

The person of interest is described as a white man in his 30s with short light-brown hair. He was wearing a dark gray long sleeved shirt with denim jeans.

Anyone who can identify the person of interest or has information is encouraged to contact Kings District RCMP in New Minas at 902-679-5555 or in Wolfville at 902-542-3817. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please 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 number: 2022-280755

Police lay charges in Treyvhon Bradshaw homicide investigation

Police have charged a man in relation to the homicide of Treyvhon Bradshaw that occurred earlier this year in Halifax.

On March 18 at approximately 2:35 a.m., police responded to a weapons call in the 2100 block of Gottingen Street in Halifax. Upon arriving on scene, officers located Treyvhon Alrick Bradshaw, 25, who had been shot. Treyvhon was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.   

Yesterday, investigators arrested Makayle Larry James Skinner, 25, in Halifax. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face the charge of first-degree murder.

Police are aware that there were people in the area at the time of Treyvhon’s murder who have information on what occurred. We are asking them to do the right thing and come forward to police with what they know. Anyone with information on Treyvhon’s murder or video from the area is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 

Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s assistance identifying two persons of interest in the 2022 homicide of Treyvhon Alrick Bradshaw.

At approximately 2:35 a.m. on March 18, police responded to a weapons call in the 2100 block of Gottingen Street in Halifax. Upon arriving on scene, officers located Treyvhon, 25, who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.  

Police are releasing photos of two persons of interest who were in the area at the time of the incident. Investigators have taken all steps but have not been able to identify these people. Police are asking the individuals or anyone with information on their identity to call police at 902-490-5020.

Anyone with information on Treyvhon’s murder or video or pictures from the area is asked to contact police. The smallest piece of information can help to advance the investigation and solve Treyvhon’s murder.

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