Category: Crime Of The Week

June 2, 2018, Shelburne, Nova Scotia . . . At 8:38 p.m. on June 1, members of Shelburne RCMP responded to a 911 call on George St. indicating the caller’s friend was having seizures related to drug use. Seven adults, aged 18 to 28 years, and a two year-old child were found in the home.

One person, who had been experiencing seizures, admitted to using fentanyl and was administered Naloxone by an RCMP officer. That individual, as well as three other people who admitted to having used cocaine, required further medical attention and were transported to hospital. All other occupants of the home were examined by EHS for signs of fentanyl exposure and were cleared. The child was placed in the care of another family member. A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene for violation of parole conditions and is being held in custody.

The RCMP members at the scene were also examined by EHS for signs of fentanyl exposure and were cleared.

As a result of this incident, RCMP is warning residents of the Shelburne area about the dangers of illicit drugs like fentanyl and the possibility of fentanyl-laced cocaine. “Fentanyl is dangerous and deadly drug that can be mixed with a variety of different drugs,” says Cpl. Jennifer Clarke, Nova Scotia RCMP. “Our primary concern is public safety and we want people to ensure they are aware of what may be circulating and to take the necessary precautions or rethink choices they may be about to make.”

Fentanyl overdoes and deaths are common throughout Canada and Nova Scotia is beginning to see cases. If anyone has any information about the trafficking of fentanyl or other drugs which may be easily laced with fentanyl they are encouraged to call their local police department or information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

June 4, 2018, Windsor Junction & Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a truck and trailer, and an SUV that were reported stolen on Sunday morning.

The truck and trailer were located at a business on Greentree Ave in Windsor Junction and last seen on the evening of June 1. The truck is a white 2015 Dodge Ram 2500 truck with Nova Scotia license plate FCP958. The trailer is a 24 foot enclosed trailer with Nova Scotia license plate T382496. The trailer also has company decals “GB Millwork Inc.” on both sides of it.

A brown 2008 Ford Edge SUV with Nova Scotia license CBN900 was stolen sometime during the night on Saturday from a home on Laurie Dr. in Lower Sackville.

If you have any information regarding these thefts you are asked to contact the 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.

May 25, 2018, Lunenburg and Queens Counties, Nova Scotia . . . On May 8, Lunenburg District RCMP and Queens District RCMP responded to two separate break and enters at convenience stores in Barss Corner and Caledonia. The RCMP believe the breaks are related. In both cases, the glass in the entry door was broken while the store was closed. Several items were stolen from the stores, including cash and cigarettes.

Anyone who may have information about these incidents is asked to call Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555 or Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721. 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.

May 24, 2018, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia . . . Colchester District RCMP is investigating a complaint of Break, Enter and Theft that occurred between May 22 and May 24, from the garage of a residence on Pleasant Hill.

The suspect(s) entered a garage and took construction tools, including a power drill, from within. The door was not locked at the time. The investigation is ongoing.

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

Update

Investigators have located evidence at the scene that shots were fired in the 2500 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax yesterday evening. There have been no reports of injuries and there is no evidence to suggest that anyone was injured as a result of the incident. The investigation is in the very early stages and no suspects have been identified at this time.

On May 23 At approximately 5:55 p.m., police received several reports of shots fired in the area of Brunswick St and North St.

A number of officers are currently on scene, several people were seen fleeing the area, there are no known injuries at this time. The investigation is in its preliminary stages and further information will be released when available.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked 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 or using the P3 Tips App.

 

Halifax Regional Police investigate robbery in Dartmouth

At 1:09 a.m. police responded to a report of a robbery at Ronnie’s Pizza located at 121 Main Street in Dartmouth. A man entered the restaurant armed with a syringe and demanded money from the clerk. He did not obtain anything and he fled on foot toward Major Street. The clerk was not injured. A search of the area by K9 and patrol was conducted but the suspect was not located.

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 or by using the P3 Tips app.

 

May 19th

Halifax Regional Police investigate robbery in Dartmouth

At 1:09 a.m. police responded to a report of a robbery at Ronnie’s Pizza located at 121 Main Street in Dartmouth. A man entered the restaurant armed with a syringe and demanded money from the clerk. He did not obtain anything and he fled on foot toward Major Street. The clerk was not injured. A search of the area by K9 and patrol was conducted but the suspect was not located.

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 or by using the P3 Tips app.

 

Police continue to investigate murder of Tanya Brooks

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

Tanya’s body was discovered in a trench along the west side of St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School 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 around the school after that time to contact police. Investigators believe that Tanya knew her assailant(s) and that there are people who know what happened to her who haven’t spoken to police.

Investigators ask anyone with information about this crime to call (902) 490-5016. Anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. or by using the P3 Tips App.

This case is also a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-710-9090; callers 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. https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards/case_detail.asp?cid=63