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Today marks the third anniversary of the homicide of Keezondre Kentrez Rayshawn Smith.

On March 26, 2022, at approximately 3:50 a.m., police responded to reports of shots fired in the 1600 block of Hollis Street. Officers located 20-year-old Keezondre Smith who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide.

The Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Keezondre’s homicide. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 902-490-5020; even the smallest piece of information could progress the investigation.

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred this evening in Dartmouth.

At approximately 11:35 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call and an injured persons at an address on Ruben Court.  Officers located a man, and two women who had been shot. The three victims were taken to the hospital, the extent of their injuries is not known at this time.

The investigation is in the early stages.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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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March 24, 2025, Pictou, Nova
Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP is investigating the theft of three
plaques in the community.

On March 20, RCMP officers
received a report that a large brass plaque had been stolen from a building on
Haliburton Rd. during the overnight hours. And on March 23, officers responded
to a report of two bronze plaques being taken from a stone monument at the
intersection of Churchville Loop and Churchville Rd.; the plaques were removed
from the monument sometime last week.

The investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Pictou County
District RCMP at 902-485-4333. 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 #: 2025-360875; 2025-377720

Digby RCMP received a report of Break and Enter and Theft from the Southville Fire Department in Southville on 2025/03/14. The unknown suspect(s) stole a set of firefighter “bunker gear” and a hydraulic motor for the “Jaws of Life”. The suspect(s) left the Fire Department on what is believed to be a side by side. 

It is crucial that the fire department retrieve these items as soon as possible in the event that the jaws of life have to be used to save the life of a person trapped in a car during an accident. Anyone with any information about this theft can help police retrieve this equipment to help save lives by calling Digby RCMP at: 902 245 2579. Anonymous tips can be left at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by leaving a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 app.

Police file: 2025 332134 refers.

RCMP investigating suspicious incident in Pictou

March 19, 2025, Pictou, Nova Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest following a suspicious incident that occurred in Pictou.

Yesterday, at approximately 10 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an attempted abduction in the area of Denoon St. Investigators learned that an 18-year-old woman was walking home when she was approached by a man who offered her a ride. When the woman declined, the man exited his pickup truck and attempted to grab her.

The victim was not physically injured and ran for help.

The man of interest is described as white and in his 60s. At the time of the incident, he had a long white beard and was wearing a camouflage hat with an antlers emblem on the front, a camouflage jacket, and khaki pants.

The vehicle of interest is described as a white Ford extended cab pickup with a black push bar. The truck was heavily rusted, had a very loud exhaust, and had a burned-out passenger headlight.

Anyone with information about this incident, or with security camera footage of the area, is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. 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 #: 2025-354372

Theft of 2020 Gatormade 20’ Lowboy Trailer NSL # T468399.

Around 0330hrs on 2025/03/10 the noted trailer was stolen from a driveway located on # 1 Highway, Newport Station. Security video shows a truck backing into the driveway around 0331hrs and leaving with the trailer. A second security video shows the truck, light colored and sounding like a diesel (possibly a Dodge Ram) driving by Wentworth Road Extension at 0334hrs.

Photos of the trailer are attached. NOTE: the ATV was not stolen.

If anyone has any info about this theft can call the Windsor RCMP at 902 789 2207. Anonymous tips can be sent to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at : www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or tipsters can call 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or they can use the P3 app.

March 7, 2025, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Millbrook are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on multiple province-wide arrest warrants.

Tayshawn Maloney, 27, from Halifax, is wanted and facing charges of:

• Attempt to Commit Murder
• Aggravated Assault
• Robbery
• Uttering Threats
• Impaired Operation
• Operation while Prohibited
• Mischief
• Failure to Comply with a Release Order
• Multiple firearms offences

Maloney is described as 5-foot-7, 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

At this time, investigators believe he may be driving a silver Toyota Yaris.

Maloney is known to frequent Halifax, Dartmouth and Truro. However, he was last seen in the Cape Breton area in October 2024.

Police have made several attempts to locate Maloney, and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tayshawn Maloney is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. 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 #: 2024-1254792

March 4, 2025, Grande Anse, Nova Scotia… March 4 marks one year since Cody Duane MacDonald was reported missing.

On February 29, 2024, 29-year-old Cody MacDonald was last seen at a home on Campbell Rd. in Grande Anse.

MacDonald is described as 5-foot-10, 145 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Initially it was believed he was wearing an orange survival suit at the time of his disappearance. However, information and evidence gathered indicates he was last seen wearing a grey hat and green fisherman boots. Additional clothing descriptors are not known at this time.

A multi-day search of nearby areas, assisted by Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue, Sydney Ground Search and Rescue, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP Air Services, was conducted in March of 2024.

Over the past twelve months, investigators have followed up on numerous tips. Police have continued to receive and follow up on new information. At this time, investigators are asking specifically for information about the hours and days leading up to Cody’s disappearance.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cody Duane MacDonald is asked to contact 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.

File# 2024-289498

February 27, 2025, Pictou, Nova Scotia … The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged three people as part of a drug trafficking investigation in Mountville.

On February 25, in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, the PCISCEU, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, the Stellarton Police Department, Pictou County District RCMP and the Antigonish/Guysborough County District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence on Mountville Rd.

At the home, two women and a man were safely arrested. During a search of the property, officers located seized license plates and cell phones.

As part of the investigation, officers then conducted a targeted traffic stop of a Honda Civic travelling nearby on Mountville Rd. Officers arrested the four occupants, a man and three women, and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, diazepam, drug paraphernalia, and cash during a search of the vehicle.

Justin Kenneth Coady, 42, John Gregory Gerrior, 34, and Katelyn Rose Kirk, 33, have been charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Diazepam for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The two women arrested at the home and two of the female occupants in the Honda were later released without charges.

Coady and Gerrior were released on conditions. They are scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on May 26, at 9:30 a.m.

Kirk was held in custody and released by the courts on conditions. She will also return in Pictou Provincial Court on May 26, at 9:30 a.m.

Note: The PCISCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.

Police file #: 2025-139314 refers.

Anyone with any information about drug trafficking or any other crime area asked to call their local police department . Anonymous tips about crimes can be taken at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or tipsters can call 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can use the P3 app.

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

At approximately 9:24 p.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Ultramar Gas Station located at 2816 Gottingen Street in Halifax.  A man entered the store, threatened staff and stole cigarettes and money. Staff member working at the time was not physically injured. The suspect fled on foot Westbound on Almon Street. 

The suspect is described as white man in his 30’s wearing a black jacket with a beige hooded sweatshirt, black pants and beige shoes. A black jacket belonging to the suspect was located on nearby Black Street, near Northwood Terrace. 

Anyone with information about this incident, video from the area or the identity of the suspect 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.

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