Category: Crime Of The Week

Update

Victim identified in yesterday’s homicide

Police are providing an update on the investigation into the death of a woman that occurred yesterday in the area of Sylvia Avenue in Halifax and are releasing the victim’s name.

On May 17 at approximately 12:45 a.m. police responded to a report of an injured person in the area of Sylvia Avenue and Herring Cove Road. Officers located a 37-year-old woman who had been stabbed. She was taken to the hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and has ruled the manner of death to be a homicide. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Chauntel Lizette MacIntyre. Our thoughts are with Chauntel’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 12:45 a.m. police responded to a report of an injured person in the area of Sylvia Avenue and Herring Cove Road. Officers located a 37-year-old woman who had been stabbed. She was taken to the hospital where she later died as a result of her injuries.

Herring Cove Road has reopened to traffic. Members from the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, Forensic Identification Section and Patrol remain on scene. The investigation is in the early stages and further details will be provided when they become available. 

Members of the Patrol Division and General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 12:45 a.m. police responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of Sylvia Ave/ Herring Cove Rd., Halifax. Patrol members located a single victim who had been stabbed. The victim was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries.

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 suspicious circumstances that occurred early Sunday morning in Halifax.

On May 15 at approximately 2:20 a.m. police responded to a report of a suspicious person in a residence in the 1600 block of Edward Street. A man entered a residence through an unlocked door and was walking around the residence. The man left the area on foot after being confronted by the resident.

The man is described as white, in his fifties with a heavy build and was wearing a grey hooded sweater.

Police are asking this man, or anyone with information about his identity or this incident, 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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

At approximately 9:50 p.m. police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys at 210 Wyse Road. A man with a hammer entered the store and demanded money from an employee. The man fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, in his thirties to forties, approximately 6′ tall, 170 lbs. He was wearing a black balaclava, a black baseball hat, a black winter coat and jeans.

Investigators 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.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 7:20 p.m. police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Plaza Grocery Rite Stop at 1864 Albemarle Street. A man entered the store, told the employee that he had a gun and demanded cash. The man fled the area on foot with a quantity of cigarettes and cash. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’8″ tall, with a medium build and spoke with an Irish accent. He was wearing a black paisley bandanna, a black and yellow baseball hat, a brown hooded sweatshirt, jeans and black and white sneakers.

Investigators 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.

Police are onscene at Boland Road and Cairn Street in Dartmouth regarding a weapons complaint.
At 6:55 p.m. police received a call to report a person was injured by another man with an edged weapon.
A number of police officers are on scene completing the investigstion. There is no threat to public safety.  We ask members of the public to use alternate routes and avoid the area of Boland Road and Cairn Street in both directions to allow officers to conduct the search and investigation.  
A man was located onscene and determined to be the victim. He has been transported by EHS to the hospital with what are undetermined injuries at this point in time.
An update will be provided when available.

Update

Boland Road / Cairn Street, Dartmouth
Police have cleared and are no longer onscene at the above location. This concerns an earlier release made this evening.
The victim is in hospital where he remains, for what are described as non life threatening edged weapon injuries.
At this time there are no suspects and no description is available.
The matter is under investigation by the Criminal Investigative Division. 
Investigators are asking anyone with information 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 via the P3 Tips App.

May 15, 2022, Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break and enter involving a theft of firearms, an RV and ATV from a property on Shady Ln. in Pictou Landing.

On May 13, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a home on Shady Lane. in Pictou Landing. Officers learned that numerous firearms were taken, including:

·         Smith & Wesson Silver .22 caliber handgun;

·         Ruger single action .22 caliber handgun;

·         Browning .300 Winchester rifle with a dark wood finish;

·         Savage 12-gauge pistol grip shotgun.

Other items taken from the residence include a black Stack-On firearms safe, a 60” television, a fridge, a small utility trailer and a significant quantity of hunting and fishing gear.

Two vehicles, a 1999 Dutch Star Motorhome bearing the Nova Scotia camper plate 41 140, a blue Honda FourTrax ATV, were also taken from the property.

RCMP believe that the suspect gained access to the home between May 5 and May 13. 

The investigation is ongoing and is being lead by the Pictou County District RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, the RCMP police dog services and the National Weapons Enforcement Team.

Anyone with information about this incident or who may have seen the RV travelling on roadways is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. 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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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.