Category: Crime Of The Week

Firearms, drugs, and RCMP uniform seized during search warrant

 

October 26, 2018, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia . . . Following an investigation that began on October 14, Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has conducted an investigation that has resulted in the search of a home on October 25. Members of Yarmouth Town and Rural Detachments assisted the SCEU unit in this investigation.

 

Police learned that firearms offences had occurred at the residence earlier this week. One of the residents of the home was arrested on October 22 and was found to be in possession of cocaine. On October 25, a search warrant was obtained for the home, which is on Lewis Lane. During the search, police seized a loaded .22 calibre rifle, ammunition, a quantity of cocaine and packaging material. Police also found RCMP uniform pants and a shirt inside the home.

 

Forty-one-year-old Dean Anthony Thibeau of Yarmouth was arrested in Yarmouth on October 25. He was held in custody overnight and has been charged with the following offences:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking;
• Careless use of a firearm;
• Unsafe storage of firearms;
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose;
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
• Possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized.

Thibeau appeared in Yarmouth Provincial Court today and was released. Police are actively trying to locate a 43-year-old Yarmouth woman in connection with these incidents, and she will be facing the same charges.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

File # 20181596837

 

On October 25 at 2:31pm a lone man entered the Scotiabank at 6005 Coburg Rd, Halifax.  Once inside the man provided the teller with a note advising that he was in possession of a firearm and demanded cash.  This man fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

He is described as a male with darker skin, 5”9” in height and heavy build.  He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, green cargo pant and was carrying a light blue reusable shopping bag.  No one was injured during robbery and members of patrol, Forensic Identification Section  and the Integrated General Investigation Section continue to investigate the matter

Anyone with information can contact Halifax Regional Police at 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

On October 25 at 2:31pm a lone man entered the Scotiabank at 6005 Coburg Rd, Halifax.  Once inside the man provided the teller with a note advising that he was in possession of a firearm and demanded cash.  This man fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.

He is described as a male with darker skin, 5”9” in height and heavy build.  He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, green cargo pant and was carrying a light blue reusable shopping bag.

No one was injured during robbery and members of patrol, Forensic Identification Section  and the Integrated General Investigation Section continue to investigate the matter.  Anyone with information can contact Halifax Regional Police at 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 -2018-165475- refers

Police search for Point Pleasant Park assault suspect

Halifax Regional Police are searching for a man who was involved in an assault that occurred on Sunday in Point Pleasant Park.

At approximately 3:30 to 4 p.m. on October 21, police responded to a report of an assault in progress at Point Pleasant Park, near Fort Road and Ogilvie Road. A man was walking three dogs, two Rottweilers and one Border Collie, when an altercation occurred between him and a woman who was at the park with her dog. He threatened to hurt both the woman and her dog. The suspect proceeded to punch a man, who was with the woman, in the face.

The suspect fled to the lower parking lot and sped away in a newer model SUV, maroon or burgundy in colour. The vehicle had a temporary permit in the front windshield and no license plate. The vehicle likely also has damage to the rear from striking a beige Mazda truck in the parking lot.

The suspect is described as a black man with a light complexion, in his mid-30s to early-40s, 5’8” to 5’11” tall and approximately 190lbs. He had scruffy facial hair and was wearing a wide brimmed sun hat, sunglasses, a gray flannel jacket, dark plants and bright white running shoes.

Anyone who has information about this incident or video footage 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 using the P3 Tips App.

RCMP investigating suspicious death in Waycobah

October 24, 2018, Waycobah First Nation, Nova Scotia . . . Shortly before 11 a.m. today, the RCMP responded to a call of a suspicious death at a home on Hwy. 105 in Waycobah First Nation. The victim is a 22-year-old woman from Waycobah.

Police are presently on-scene. The investigation is being led by the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit. The investigation is in its early stages, and more information will be shared when it becomes available.

Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to contact Waycobah RCMP at 902-756-3371. 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 # 20181591692 refers.

The afternoon of October 24th, a black the Ford F150 pictured below (NS Plate: FSP 311) was stolen from a locked garage in Amherst Head.

The truck is all black with black detailing and a now purple bug guard on the front. The tailgate is a matte black and the Ford symbol on the tailgate is not visible due to the matte black finish.

If found, please contact Amherst RCMP at 902-667-3859. 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 are searching for a man who was involved in an assault that occurred on Sunday in Point Pleasant Park.

At approximately 3:30 to 4 p.m. on October 21, police responded to a report of an assault in progress at Point Pleasant Park, near Fort Road and Ogilvie Road. A man was walking three dogs, two Rottweilers and one Border Collie, when an altercation occurred between him and a woman who was at the park with her dog. He threatened to hurt both the woman and her dog. The suspect proceeded to punch a man, who was with the woman, in the face.

The suspect fled to the lower parking lot and sped away in a newer model SUV, maroon or burgundy in colour. The vehicle had a temporary permit in the front windshield and no license plate. The vehicle likely also has damage to the rear from striking a beige Mazda truck in the parking lot.

The suspect is described as a black man with a light complexion, in his mid-30s to early-40s, 5’8” to 5’11” tall and approximately 190lbs. He had scruffy facial hair and was wearing a wide brimmed sun hat, sunglasses, a gray flannel jacket, dark plants and bright white running shoes.

Anyone who has information about this incident or video footage 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Generator stolen from store in Lower Truro

October 23, 2018, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia . . . Colchester District RCMP is asking for help from the public to identify a person of interest following a theft from a store in Lower Truro on October 16. Images of a person believed to be involved with the theft and of his vehicle were captured on security video. Store staff indicated he took a generator from the store, which is valued at over $1500.

Anyone with information about this incidentis asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000, or 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.

The investigation is ongoing. Police file # 20181549358 refers.

Police investigate assault

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault causing bodily harm that occurred early Sunday morning in Halifax.

On October 21 at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to an assault that had just occurred at Durty Nelly’s located at 1645 Argyle Street. The victim, a 47-year-old man from Halifax, was struck in the face with an object by a male not known to him. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and attended the hospital for treatment.

The suspect is described as a white male 6’3”, 240-250lbs, black hat, beard, black sweater, red head phones around his neck and jeans.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. 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.

On October 21st, 2018 at approximately 9:35 p.m and unknown male entered the Falmouth Petro Canada through the front window. He attempted to gain access to the cash but was unable. Four packages of Xtra Cigarettes were stolen,. The suspect left the store through the window in the door.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Windsor 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.