Category: Crime Of The Week

Homicide of Raymond Paul Chase remains unsolved

May 13, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of 34-year-old Raymond Paul Chase of Dartmouth.

On May 13, 1999, at 9:28 p.m. Raymond Paul CHASE of Coventry Lane, Dartmouth, pulled into the driveway of his home driving his 1998 Chevrolet truck. As Mr. CHASE was exiting his vehicle, he was approached by a lone suspect who shot Mr. CHASE, killing him instantly. The killer then ran to a waiting vehicle on Coventry Lane adjacent to the victim’s driveway, where he jumped into the passenger seat. The vehicle fled the scene headed towards Colby Drive.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Raymond Paul Chase. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about 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 # 06-96079

Police continue to investigate the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright

May 13, 2019, North Preston, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright.

At about 10:45 p.m. on May 13, 2009, Mr. Wright (aka Rutu) arrived at a residence on 16 Clarence St., North Preston. He was standing in a shared driveway when a series of gunshots were fired in his direction from a vehicle driving by. Mr. Wright was shot and later died in hospital. According to police, those responsible for the shooting immediately left the area in the vehicle.

The investigation, to date, has led police to believe the victim was not alone in the driveway when he was shot and that he was not the intended target. Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright to come forward to speak with investigators with the goal of ultimately leading to an arrest in this case. Any piece of information could prove useful to investigators.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about 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 # 09-67876

May 10, 2019, Lake Echo, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a stolen truck from a residence in Lake Echo.

Between 6 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. yesterday, a grey 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 truck was stolen from the driveway of a residence on Thomas St. The truck had a lift kit and black rims with large tires. There was no licence plate attached on the truck, only a temporary sticker in the front passenger side window.

Anyone with information about 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.

Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks and homicide investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

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

Investigators believe that Tanya knew her assailant(s) and there are people who have information who have not yet spoken to police that could help solve Tanya’s murder. They hope that the passage of time may encourage someone 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 into Tanya’s murder. Anyone with information is asked 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

This 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 provided

May 9, 2019, North Preston, Nova Scotia… At approximately 2:40 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to shots fired outside a residence on Clarence St.

Police attended and located empty casings near a parked vehicle in the driveway of the complainant’s residence. The vehicle had been struck by the gun shots. No one was injured in this incident. Police continue to canvass the area to determine the circumstances of this incident.

The investigation is being led by the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance of the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Halifax Regional Police K9 team.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on this incident to call 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.

Police search multiple addresses and seize stolen property after extended investigation

Following an investigation into stolen vehicles that has been ongoing since the beginning of the year, police have searched multiple addresses throughout Halifax Regional Municipality to recover the stolen property.

At approximately 9 a.m.  investigators from the General Investigative Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division along with patrol members searched several addresses in Halifax, Hammonds Plains and Cole Harbour as a result of stolen vehicle investigations that have been occurring since January.

Investigators expect to be on scene at the various locations for most of the day.

The investigation is still ongoing, and charges are expected. Further information will follow when it becomes available.

Investigators are asking anyone who has information on stolen property 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.

Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance to identify the driver involved in a motor vehicle collision that occurred last week in Halifax.

Police received a report that at approximately 9 a.m. on April 25, a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision had occurred at the intersection of Robie and Inglis Streets in Halifax. The pedestrian, a 20-year-old Halifax woman, was crossing Robie Street in a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle turning right from Inglis Street. The pedestrian was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle did not stop at the scene.

The vehicle is described as a four-door white sedan.

Police are asking the driver or anyone who has 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

April 29, 2019, East Pubnico, Nova Scotia . . . At 8:07 p.m. on April 28, Yarmouth Rural RCMP responded to a call reporting a man was found on the ground outside a home, suffering from a knife wound to his back. The man was transported to hospital via LifeFlight and is expected to survive.

The RCMP arrested a 28-year-old man from a home nearby, in connection with the incident. He remains in custody. In addition, police closed Hwy. 3 in the area, for the purpose of collecting evidence. RCMP remain on scene, and the road remains closed. It is expected to re-open later today, and traffic is being diverted.

The RCMP’s Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit is investigating the matter and is being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Technicians. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about it is asked to contact Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902 742-9106. 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 # 2019581396