Category: Crime Of The Week

May 6, 2022, Berwick, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating after an armed robbery occurred at a bank on Commercial St. in Berwick.

On May 5, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a 911 call of an armed robbery that had just occurred at a bank on Commercial St. in Berwick. Kings District RCMP members from Kingston, New Minas and Wolfville Detachments, along with members of the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section, Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit and RCMP Police Dog Services, responded.

Investigators learned that a man had entered the bank, brandished a weapon and demanded cash from an employee. The man was given a sum of cash and he then fled the bank on foot. No one was injured during the incident.

The man was described as white, 5’8” tall and a slim build. The man’s hair was described as dark, with a receding hairline and a buzz cut. The man was wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans.

RCMP officers conducted numerous patrols throughout Berwick, with assistance from RCMP Police Dog Services, however the man was not located.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 11:15 p.m. police responded to a robbery in-progress at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 6025 Almon Street.  A man entered the store and stole merchandise. He threatened the employees when they approached him and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5’5″ tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a grey jacket, camouflage pants, a hooded sweater and a black medical mask.

Police 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.

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Police are investigating an arson that occurred at a school in Bedford over the weekend.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. police and Halifax Fire and Emergency responded to a fire at the Bedford South School located on Oceanview Drive. Suspect(s) broke a window and set a fire inside one of the offices causing extensive damage.

A man and a woman, who were described as white and in their forties, were seen leaving the area in a black truck at the time of the incident.

Investigators are looking to speak with the man and woman and are asking anyone who has information in relation to the incident or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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At 11:46 p.m. on Saturday April 30^th 2022, Halifax Regional Police received a report of gun shots in the area of Camden Street in Dartmouth. Officers responded to the area and later located a man who had been shot, suffering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries at the Dartmouth General Hospital. EHS transported the man to the QEII Health Sciences Centre. There is no suspect information available at this time.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the shooting and are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

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April 27, 2022, Wolfville, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP is seeking assistance to identify a person of interest in relation to an incident that occurred at a restaurant on Main St. in Wolfville on March 6, 2022.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. RCMP responded to a report of an altercation between two men. Officers learned that two men had been involved in a verbal argument that led to a physical altercation. Police believe that a man in his 30s or 40s approached a second man hitting him several times and then throwing him to the ground. The man then left through the back door onto Front St.

The person of interest is described as a white man in his 30s with short light-brown hair. He was wearing a dark gray long sleeved shirt with denim jeans.

Anyone who can identify the person of interest or has information is encouraged to contact Kings District RCMP in New Minas at 902-679-5555 or in Wolfville at 902-542-3817. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please 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 number: 2022-280755

Police lay charges in Treyvhon Bradshaw homicide investigation

Police have charged a man in relation to the homicide of Treyvhon Bradshaw that occurred earlier this year in Halifax.

On March 18 at approximately 2:35 a.m., police responded to a weapons call in the 2100 block of Gottingen Street in Halifax. Upon arriving on scene, officers located Treyvhon Alrick Bradshaw, 25, who had been shot. Treyvhon was taken to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.   

Yesterday, investigators arrested Makayle Larry James Skinner, 25, in Halifax. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face the charge of first-degree murder.

Police are aware that there were people in the area at the time of Treyvhon’s murder who have information on what occurred. We are asking them to do the right thing and come forward to police with what they know. Anyone with information on Treyvhon’s murder or video from the area is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 

Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s assistance identifying two persons of interest in the 2022 homicide of Treyvhon Alrick Bradshaw.

At approximately 2:35 a.m. on March 18, police responded to a weapons call in the 2100 block of Gottingen Street in Halifax. Upon arriving on scene, officers located Treyvhon, 25, who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.  

Police are releasing photos of two persons of interest who were in the area at the time of the incident. Investigators have taken all steps but have not been able to identify these people. Police are asking the individuals or anyone with information on their identity to call police at 902-490-5020.

Anyone with information on Treyvhon’s murder or video or pictures from the area is asked to contact police. The smallest piece of information can help to advance the investigation and solve Treyvhon’s murder.

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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Lori Katherine Jollimore and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 1:09 p.m. on April 27, 2017, police responded to a sudden death at a residence on Farquharson Street in Dartmouth. Officers located Lori deceased inside the residence. The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled her death a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Lori’s murder. We are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Lori’s murder.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Lori’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Lori’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 suspicious circumstance call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

At approximately 8:10 a.m. a man in a vehicle followed a 13-year-old youth who was walking to school in the area of Lucien Drive, Whynette Place and Spar Crescent. At one point, the driver of the vehicle stopped and asked the youth if they wanted a drive. The youth did the right thing and ran away and told a trusted adult who reported the incident to police today.

The man is described as white, in his fifties, with a thin build, grey hair and a full beard. The vehicle is described as a red Dodge Caravan.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police are investigating two robberies involving the same suspect that occurred in Dartmouth last weekend.

On April 23 at approximately 12:25 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience Store located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man entered the store and took cigarettes and cash. The suspect assaulted an employee who confronted him and then fled the store with the cigarettes.

At approximately 6 a.m. the suspect returned to the store and attempted to steal cigarettes. The suspect assaulted and threatened an employee who confronted him and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’7” tall with reddish brown hair and facial hair. At the time of the incidents, he was wearing black jogging pants, a black winter jacket, a dark gray hooded sweater and black shoes.

Police are asking anyone with information in relation to the suspect’s identity or the incidents 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.

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

At approximately 5:10 p.m. police responded to a robbery in-progress at the Dollarama store located at 118 Wyse Road. Two male youths entered the store and one of the youths stole merchandise. They were approached by a security officer and the youth who had stolen merchandise produced a knife and threatened the security officer. Both youths then fled the area on foot.

The suspect with the knife is described as white, in his late teens, approximately 5’9” tall and 150 lbs. At the time the suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweater and a black toque.

The second suspect is described as white, in his late teens, approximately 5’8” tall and 140 lbs. At the time the suspect was wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

Police 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.

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