Category: Crime Of The Week

September 3, 2021, Pugwash, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating two arsons, that are believed to be related, that occurred in Pugwash on September 2.

At approximately 1:40 a.m., police were dispatched to a garage fire on Pugwash River Rd. in Pugwash. Police had been called to the same property two weeks earlier for a structure fire involving the home on the property. On arrival, police found evidence suggesting that the fire had been intentionally set.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., police were dispatched to a complaint of a boat on fire on Brickyard Rd. in Pugwash. Through investigation, police determined that the boat and garage fire were related.

Both fires were put out by the local fire department. The garage and boat both suffered significant damage.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-243-2181. 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 #’s: 2021-1309112, 2021-1309435

Members of the Patrol Division and the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an injured person with suspicious circumstances that occurred this evening in Dartmouth.

At approximately 6:15 p.m., police responded to a report of an injured male in the 20 block of Nantucket Avenue. Investigators located a 38-year-old man with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. The man was transported to hospital.

Police remain on scene in the area. Investigators do not believe that this is a random incident. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact 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 or using the P3 Tips App.

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

At approximately 11:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery near 60 Tacoma Drive. A man had been walking in the area and was knocked down by two men who were not known to him. The men took a quantity of cash from the victim and fled the area on foot.

One of the suspects is described as a white man who was wearing a blue shirt and blue pants at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or anyone with video from the area to call 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 or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in a parking lot on Evans Avenue. Two vehicles were damaged in the fire and there were no reported injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident of video of the area to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Rickey Walker, and the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 2016, 48-year-old Rickey Walker was located in medical distress behind John McNeil Elementary School at 62 Leaman Drive in Dartmouth. He was subsequently transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Rickey’s murder and we hope that the passage of time encourages them to do the right thing and share what they know with police. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Rickey’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Rickey’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 provide

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Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance call last week in Halifax.

On August 26 at approximately 12:30 p.m. a man approached a 15-year-old youth who was walking in the area of Glenora and McLennan avenues in Halifax. The man asked the youth to get in his vehicle and the youth refused and walked away to a safe location.

The man is described as a white, in his forties with gray hair. He was wearing a white tank top and glasses and no further clothing description was available. The man’s vehicle was described as a black pickup truck.

Police are looking to speak with the man or anyone who may have information in relation to this incident. Anyone with information 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.

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UPDATE: RCMP arrest suspect in relation to suspicious death in New Haven

September 1, 2021, New Haven, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit with assistance from the Victoria County District RCMP is now investigating the death of a 77-year-old New Haven man as a homicide. RCMP members have arrested a suspect who remains in custody.

At approximately 9:05 p.m. yesterday evening, Ingonish Beach RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a residence on New Haven Rd. in New Haven. The RCMP are currently investigating the death as a homicide and arrested a suspect earlier this afternoon.

The investigation is continuing and charges are anticipated. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

The investigation is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Victoria County District RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 2021-1296208

August 31, 2021, New Haven, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit with assistance from the Victoria County District RCMP is investigating the suspicious death of a 77-year-old New Haven man.

At approximately 9:05 p.m. yesterday evening, Ingonish Beach RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a residence on New Haven Rd. in New Haven. Investigators have since deemed the death to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Victoria County District RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 2021-1296208

August 30, 2021, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect who escaped custody in relation to a federal investigation led out of Quebec RCMP.

Earlier this morning, Quebec RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man identified as Karin Marley Simons. Simons was taken to Dartmouth General Hospital for assessment where he escaped from police custody.

Simons is described as a black man, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds with black hair in dreadlocks and dark brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black shorts and was barefoot.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Karin Marley Simons is asked to contact RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). 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. 

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Tomorrow marks the 22nd 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. 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.

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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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred today in Dartmouth.

At approximately 11:24 a.m. police received a report of a robbery at Hugo’s Bar & Grill located at 451 Windmill Road. Two men entered the restaurant, demanded money and produced a weapon. There were no injuries reported.

At approximately 12:18 p.m. officers arrested two men in the area of Albro Lake Road. Police remain on scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area is asked to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App.

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