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Five Islands man arrested on sexual assault and child pornography charges

 July 31, 2020, Five Islands, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested a Five Islands man for child pornography offences.

On July 30, the RCMP’s ICE Unit searched a home in Five Islands. Assistance was provided by the RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services Unit, Cumberland County Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and Cumberland District RCMP.

Investigators were directed to the residence after receiving information from the National Child Exploitation and Crime Centre (NCCEC) on June 8.

Myles Lewis, 50, of Five Islands was arrested at his home without incident. He has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Transmitting Child Pornography. Lewis was also charged in relation to an historic sexual assault on a child. That investigation had started in 2019 when it was reported to police, had been ongoing. Lewis was brought before the courts on all charges and has been remanded until August 4.

In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography. This means that anyone who encounters child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failing to report suspicious activity and materials could result in penalties similar to failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. The RCMP encourages citizens to be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting any suspected offences to your local police or by using Canada’s National tipline for reporting online sexual exploitation of children at www.cybertip.ca. Police file:  2020919294 refers.

Police charge man in homicide 

 Investigators have charged Richard George Willis, 62, of Truro, with second degree murder and break and enter in relation to the homicide of Eleanor Noreen Harding, 85, who was found deceased in her Dartmouth home earlier this month.

At approximately 11:12 a.m. on July 11, police responded to a report of a woman found deceased in a residence on Lynwood Drive. Information gathered during the investigation led investigators to believe Eleanor’s death was suspicious. The Medical Examiner completed an autopsy and her death was ruled a homicide.

 Willis was arrested in Dartmouth on July 30 and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.

 To further the investigation, investigators are seeking to identify anyone who may have picked up someone hitch-hiking between Dartmouth and Truro between 2 a.m. and noon on July 10.

Anyone with information about Eleanor’s homicide is asked to contact police by calling 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.

 Our thoughts are with Eleanor’s family and loved ones at this difficult time and we hope that the charges laid today bring them some measure of comfort. Police file 20-78905 refers.

On August 1^st, 2020  at approximately 5:50pm police were called to an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 1800 block of Hollis Street, Halifax.  Three males wearing masks entered the business with a firearm and obtained cash and took merchandise before leaving and fleeing in a car.  There were no injuries. Witnesses were interviewed and the car was located on Olive Street in Bedford.  Police contained the residence, arrested three suspects and the house was searched. Two youths and one adult male will appear in court at a later date to face the robbery and weapons charges. 

Police are asking anyone who has any information on this incident to contact police by calling 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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GO # 20-88303

On July 24th 2020 at 10:15 p.m., Halifax Regional Police were dispatched to 2616 Robie Street, Halifax, the Shell Gas Station/Needs Convenience Store, for a robbery in progress. Suspect used a firearm in the commission of the offence. No injuries.

Suspect described as a white male, believed to be in his 20’s, approximately 6 feet tall, slim build, wearing a grey hoodie, black face mask, and black pants. Suspect took cash from the till. Suspect was last seen leaving the area on foot, heading towards Clifton Street. K9 dispatched to scene.

Multiple police units assisted with scene containment and search of suspect. Suspect not located at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information 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.

20-84324

On July 30th, 2020 at 10:49 p.m., Halifax Regional Police were dispatched to 5450 Inglis Street, Halifax, the Irving Gas Station, for a robbery in progress. Suspect indicated he had a firearm during the commission of the offence. No injuries.

Suspect described as a white male, believed to be 20-30 years old, 5’6″, black mask, black hoodie, and black pants. Suspect took cash from the till. Suspect was last seen leaving on foot.  Unknown whether he continued on foot or left area in a vehicle. K9 dispatched to scene.

Multiple police units are currently assisting with scene containment and search of suspect.

Police are asking anyone with information 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.

20-87539

Police are investigating an arson that occurred earlier today in Halifax.

At approximately 5:26 a.m. police and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency responded to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Lynch Street in Halifax.  Fire attended and extinguished the blaze. Fire investigators believe the fire was intentionally set and the arson investigation has been turned over to police.  There were no reported injuries.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division 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.

Case #20-84813

July 24, 2020, Berwick, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is asking for public help to solve a break and enter to a downtown business in Berwick, which resulted in the theft of cigarettes.

The morning of July 23, Kingston RCMP responded to a break and enter at a business on Commercial St. in Berwick. When police arrived, they found that the front door made of glass had been smashed. It appeared that this allowed the suspect to enter the store.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering the store and immediately dumping out the contents of a garbage can. They then locate cigarettes and put them into the garbage can and carries the garbage can with cigarettes out of the store.

The suspect was wearing a light coloured hoodie with the hood up, gloves, dark coloured pants and dark coloured shoes with light soles.

Anyone with information on these incidents is encouraged to contact Kings District RCMP in Kingston at 902-765-3317. 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 #: 2020-1018935

On July 23, 2020 at 10:15 p.m., Halifax Regional Police were dispatched to 2616 Robie Street, Halifax, the Shell Gas Station/Needs Convenience Store, for a robbery in progress. Suspect used a firearm in the commission of the offence. No injuries.

Suspect described as a white male, believed to be in his 20’s, approximately 6 feet tall, slim build, wearing a grey hoodie, black face mask, and black pants. Suspect took cash from the till. Suspect was last seen leaving the area on foot, heading towards Clifton Street. K9 dispatched to scene.

Multiple police units assisted with scene containment and search of suspect. Suspect not located at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information 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.

case #20-84324

Police are investigating a report of shots fired that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 4:25 p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired from a vehicle on Mayor Avenue in Halifax. Responding officers located a bullet hole in a residence. There were no reported injuries.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division 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.

Case #20-83730

July 21, 2020, Plymouth, Nova Scotia . . . At 4 a.m., members of Pictou District RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at a service station on East River Rd. in Plymouth.

RCMP officers responded, and the learned that a lone suspect entered the store with a hatchet, and demanded cash and cigarettes from the cashier. There was no one else in the store at the time. The cashier complied, and no one was hurt. The suspect fled the store and the cashier pressed the panic alarm button, alerting police. Two witnesses who were outside saw the suspect get into the passenger side of a blue four door hatchback vehicle and quickly leave the area, towards New Glasgow on Park St.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6-foot tall with a heavy build, with a shaved head, wearing a black hoodie, dark shorts, white socks and black shoes. He was wearing a black face covering. An RCMP police dog and handler, as well as RCMP Forensic Identification Section, are assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-5151. 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.

File # 20201005549