Between December 1st, 2019 and July 8th, 2020 a 40 Caliber Smith & Wesson Handgun was stolen from a residence, Maitland, Hants County. The handgun is grey and black in color.
Anyone with any information about this crime or any crime can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1 800 222 8477 or leave a tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app. Police file 2020-928582 refers.
Police investigate Robbery in Halifax
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.
On August 13, 2020 at 1:19 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Hollis Hotel located at 1649 Hollis Street, Halifax. A lone male suspect entered the Hotel and produced a knife to the lone female clerk stating “I’m not going to hurt you just give me your money”. The female clerk refused to give the suspect money and he grabbed her black back pack and fled the hotel. The female employee was not injured.
The suspect is described as a white male, 30-40 yrs old, 5’2” in height, approximately 130lbs. He was wearing a grey hoodie with the hood pulled up over his head, dark pants and a blue cloth material was covering his face.
Multiple police units attended the scene and an officer observed the suspect walking near 1877 Hollis Street carrying the female hotel clerk’s backpack.
At 1:24 a.m. the officer arrested the 48 year old male suspect who had no fixed address. The suspect was transported back to the Prisoner Care Facility and placed in a cell. The suspect will be interviewed later today by investigators regarding this robbery and other recent robberies. The investigation is in its early stages and Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.
Updates on the investigation will be provided when available.
Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects 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.
20-93320.
Multiple thefts from unlocked vehicles reported in Halifax RCMP area
August 12, 2020, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… Multiple reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles were reported in Cole Harbour, Sackville and Tantallon, this morning.
Halifax District RCMP received more than 10 call from victims reporting that their unlocked vehicle was rummaged through overnight. One locked vehicle had its window broken due to valuables in plain sight.
RCMP wants to remind residents that if they want to protect themselves against theft from their vehicles, the first step to preventing that is to lock their vehicles, and remove anything of value.
Nova Scotians can also help decrease their chances of becoming a victim of property crime by participating in the #9PMRoutine on social media. Residents are encouraged to follow Nova Scotia RCMP on Facebook (Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia / Gendarmerie Royale du Canada) and Twitter (@RCMPNS / @GRCNE) as we post every evening to remind everyone to secure their property.
Any suspicious activity can be reported to the RCMP from anywhere in Nova Scotia by calling 1-800-803-RCMP (7267).
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RCMP warns public about phone scams requesting a SIN
August 12, 2020, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about a number of phone scams being reported throughout the province.
The phone calls involve someone calling from 1-800 numbers, local numbers and the RCMP toll-free number (1-800-803-7267) and saying that there are issues with the individual’s Social Insurance Number (SIN). The caller then says the person will be arrested if their personal information is not provided. The callers of these scams say they are calling from a specific federal agency and request the individual’s name, date of birth and SIN.
Police are advising anyone who receives a call asking for their Social Insurance Number, or any personal or financial information, to request a name and a call-back number and verify the institution requesting the information.
Anyone who suspects they have been targeted in a phone scam is encouraged to contact their local police, and also the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. For more information about common fraud scams and how to protect yourself, visit he Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at https://www.antifraudcentre-
On July 26th, 2020 a theft occurred of a boat and trailer from Riverside Road, Saint Bernard.
The boat trailer is described as a silver Ex Hauler model 1715R with with Nova Scotia license plate:
T447258.
The boat is homemade white in color. Name on the boat is Finest kind. The boat had also a 90HP
Honda Four Stroke outboard motor.
A white Chevrolet pickup truck was seen in the area.
Police file 20201039006 refers
Anyone with any information can call the Meteghan RCMP, Phone: 902-645-2326 or leave an anonymous tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or call 800-222-8477 or leave a tip using the P3 app.
Multiple charges laid, drugs and weapons seized in Colchester County
August 6, 2020, Colchester County, Nova Scotia…An eight-month investigation by police in Colchester County has led to two people being charged with drug and weapons offences.
On July 30 and 31, the Colchester RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) with assistance from Truro Police Service and New Glasgow Regional Police, searched nine properties in Bible Hill, Truro, Kemptown, Greenfield and Harmony. Police arrested 16 people and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, hashish, cannabis, two firearms, ammunition, brass knuckles, a Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW) and cash.
Two people were charged with the following:
Michael George Borden, 65, of Truro, is charged with:
Robert Lawrence Borden, 56, of Harmony, is charged with:
“This investigation is an excellent example of proactive policing in Colchester County,” says S/Sgt. Curtis MacKinnon, Colchester District RCMP. “Using a variety of investigative techniques, officers worked together to ensure that dangerous drugs were kept out of our communities.”
Michael Borden and Robert Borden are scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court on August 6. Other individuals arrested are scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Count on October 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending. Police file 20191476976
East Tremont man charged in multiple separate historical sexual assaults
August 5, 2020, Kings County, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP has laid multiple sexual assault charges in separate incidents in Kings County and is reaching out to the community, in the event there are additional victims.
Jakob Mark Fardy, 22, of East Tremont, has been charged with five counts of Sexual Assault in relation to incidents that occurred in Kings County between 2015 and May 2020. Fardy is also being charged with three counts of assault in relation to these allegations. There have been five victims identified who are now in their twenties.
The investigation is ongoing in partnership with Kentville Police Services.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and want the public to know that the police can help. Anyone who feels they could be a victim, or has questions, is encouraged to contact the RCMP at 902-679-5555 in New Minas or 902-765-3317 in Kingston. Kentville Police Services can be reached at 902-678-3378.
Fardy has been released from custody on conditions. Fardy is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on September 2.
Files: 2020-977101, 2020-973139, 2020-973077, 2020-972901, 2020-972659, 2020-1007849
Digby man charged on sexual assault and sexual interference charges
August 4, 2020, Digby County, Nova Scotia… Digby RCMP has laid sexual assault charges Terence Elvis Roy Hiltz, 39, of Digby County and is reaching out to the community, in the event there are additional victims.
Hiltz has been charged with four counts of Sexual Assault, three counts of Sexual Interference,
Assault and Unlawful Confinement. Three victims have been identified and these charges are in relation to incidents that occurred in Digby County between 1995 and 2020.
| Investigators believe there may be additional victims and want the public to know that the police can help. Anyone who feels they could be a victim, or has questions, is encouraged to contact the Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579. |
Hiltz was released from police custody on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on August 26 at 9:30 a.m.
File #s 2020581555 – 2020692482 – 20201066741
August 5, 2020, Valley, Colchester County, Nova Scotia… Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a break and enter at a home on Bartlett Dr. in Valley.
Between July 31 and August 2, suspect(s) forced the back door open and entered the home. The suspect(s) left with 11 rifles, knives and fishing rods.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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 # 20201087026
Police request public’s assistance identifying suspect in sexual assault
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred yesterday in Halifax.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. a man approached a woman not known to him in Point Pleasant Park near the Young Avenue entrance and attempted to touch her in a sexual manner.
The suspect is described as a man with a dark complexion in his late 20’s to early 30’s, slim build, 5’8”, with a closely shaved/groomed beard. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing dark pants and a baseball cap and had a dark backpack.
Anyone with information about the man or the incident or video 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 Apps. Police file #20-87247 refers.