May 11, 2021, Grande Anse, Nova Scotia…Richmond County District RCMP is investigating a theft of catalytic converters that occurred between May 3 and May 4 at a scrap yard on Black River Rd. in Grande Anse.
The catalytic converters were cut off and stolen from six different vehicles. A saw blade was located near one of the vehicles.
The investigation is ongoing, and RCMP Forensic Identification Services are assisting the Richmond County District RCMP.
Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact the Richmond County District RCMP at 902-535-2002. 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.
Today marks the twelfth 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. 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.
Tanya’s family will be hosting a virtual memorial watch party on Facebook – Tanya Jean Brooks Memorial – on Monday, May 10 at 11 a.m.
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.
Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a potential witness in the 2020 homicide of Terrance Thomas Dixon.
On June 29, 2020 at approximately 10:20 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a stabbing that had just occurred at the Esso gas station at 6020 Young Street in Halifax. A man approached Terrance, who was in his parked vehicle, and stabbed him. The suspects fled in a vehicle which was later found abandoned in close proximity to the incident.
Terrance sustained serious injuries and was transported by EHS to the QEII Health Sciences Centre for further treatment. He succumbed to his injuries on July 4, 2020. The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled Terrance’s death a homicide.
Investigators are interested in speaking to a man who was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information that could assist the investigation. The man is described as a white man with dark hair, wearing a dark blue t-shirt, light coloured ball cap and shorts, and sandals.
This potential witness is not a suspect in the homicide and investigators are not seeking additional suspects at this time.
Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division charged Paul Shane Miller and James Arthur Williams with first-degree murder and Ian Matthew Huskins with manslaughter in relation to Terrance’s murder.
Police are asking the potential witness or anyone with information on his identity 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 5, 2021, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating two thefts from construction sites in Oyster Pond and Porters Lake.
Between 4 p.m. on April 30 and 4 p.m. on May 3, several items were stolen from a construction site on East Jeddore Rd. in Oyster Pond. The door to the construction trailer was damaged and entry was gained. Stolen items include five sections of chain link fence, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and an eye wash station.
Overnight between May 2 and May 3, several items were stolen from a construction site on Friendship Ln. in Porters Lake. Stolen items included 58 bundles of fibreglass insulation, 14 rolls of poly vapour barrier, 120 tubes of acoustic sealant, 15 boxes of staples, nine rolls of blue tape, 10 cans of spray foam, two step ladders and a roll of flat stock aluminium.
The investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is 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 5, 2021, Plymouth, N.S…Pictou County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in relation to a fraud and theft investigation.
On March 25, 2021, just before 3:00 a.m., a man entered the Esso gas station in Plymouth and made three purchases with a stolen debit card. The man is described as white and was wearing blue jeans, white shoes, a black coat and red hoodie.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, or has information about the suspect, is asked to call the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 3, 2021, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating mischief and a break and enter at a school on Ridgewood Dr. in Head of St. Margaret’s Bay.
Police were notified on April 30 that several incidents had occurred at the school in the last few days. On April 28, graffiti was noticed on a classroom window. The next day, an outside light was found broken. Overnight between April 29 and 30, someone damaged a window and entered the school. Some items were taken but later found outside the school.
Anyone with information is 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 3, 2021, Petit-de-Grat, Nova Scotia…Richmond County District RCMP is investigating mischief to lobster traps that occurred in the waters off Petit-de-Grat.
Between 5:00 p.m. on April 29 and 8:00 a.m. on April 30, 2021, Richmond County District RCMP received a report of 40 lobster traps being cut off their buoys near Petit-de-Grat. The traps could not be recovered. The total loss of the traps and the catch contained within is approximately $10,000.00.
Investigators have identified a person of interest, and the investigation is ongoing.
Investigators have asked that anyone with information related to this incident contact Richmond County District RCMP at 902-226-2533. 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 3, 2021, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Municipal RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned structure on Argyle Street in Yarmouth.
At approximately 3:30 a.m. on April 27, 2021, Yarmouth Municipal RCMP and the Yarmouth Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 38 Argyle Street. The building, which had also experienced a fire the month before, incurred significant damage and was torn down. No one was injured as a result.
The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the fire or observed people in the area between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. near the area of 38 Argyle Street are asked to contact the Yarmouth Municipal RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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.
Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a lost RCMP badge.
Yesterday, an RCMP officer reported to HRP that their police badge and wallet holder had been lost. The items were lost in Halifax Regional Police jurisdiction, and at this time, no specific location has been identified. The items were last seen in the fall of 2020.
Anyone with information about or who is in possession of the badge 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.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man with an arrest warrant for criminal harassment that spans a 12-year period.
Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division have obtained an arrest warrant for Neil Alfred Brown, 70, in relation to two counts of criminal harassment, section 264(2)(b) repeatedly communicating with, either directly or indirectly, the other person or anyone known to them. The incidents occurred between 2009 and 2021 and involve two separate victims.
Brown is described as a white man with brownish-grey hair and blue eyes.
Investigators have not been able to locate Brown and are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
