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January 9, 2020, Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve an arson that occurred in Beaver Bank on January 7.

At 10:20 p.m., Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded to a home on Danny Dr. after an incendiary device was thrown at the home.

Preliminary investigation determined that two suspects fled from the scene, got into a dark vehicle and drove away.

Police searched for the suspects with assistance from Halifax Regional Police K9 Unit but they were not located.

No one was injured as a result of the fire and the home sustained minimal damage.

The investigation is ongoing and led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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 # 20-3359

At 8:20 a.m. 8 January, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured male with a stab wound in the 50 block of Roleika Drive Dartmouth.  Patrol officers along with a Police Service Dog responded and located a 40-year-old male with a non-life-threatening stab wound.  Officers conducted a thorough search of the area, but could not locate the suspect.  The injured male has been transported to the hospital.  This incident is not random and both parties are known to each other.  Police have identified a suspect and are actively searching for the suspect.  There is no suspect description at this time.  Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident 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.

Help the RCMP solve a suspected arson

January 7, 2020, Hubbards, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a suspected arson of a home in Hubbards.

On January 6, at approximately 6:35 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a structure fire on Conrad Rd. The investigation determined that the fire was suspicious in nature. Hubbards District Fire Department and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency attended and extinguished the fire. No one was injured as a result of the fire.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact 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.

Police file # 20-2469 refers.

January 6, 2020, Prime Brook, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP’s Northeast Traffic Services in Cape Breton are asking for assistance with an impaired driving investigation. On December 29 at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a call of a single vehicle collision on Hwy. 125 at Exit 7, Prime Brook. Police intend to lay charges in relation to this incident and believe that two people who provided assistance at the scene may have important information which would assist in the investigation.

The vehicle involved was a grey 2005 Chevrolet Impala. Prior to the police arriving at the scene, two people helped the female driver from the vehicle, and the RCMP would like to get in touch with both individuals. In addition, anyone else who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact RCMP Traffic Services in North Sydney at 902-794-5800. 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 # 20191959433

January 6, 2020, Digby County, Nova Scotia… Digby County RCMP is asking the public for information that may help identify human remains found on a beach in September.

On September 8 shortly after 9 a.m., a body was found on the beach in Sandy Cove in Digby County. The RCMP worked with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and the remains have been identified as male. The RCMP is releasing photos of the man’s clothing with the hope that someone may recognize them. The circumstances that led to the man’s death have yet been determined and the case has been recently added to Canada’s Missing website. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Digby County RCMP at 902-245-2579. 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 # 20191369385

January 6, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of shots fired in Lower Sackville.

At 11:50 p.m. on January 3, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of gun shots being hear near Spinner Cres. and Stokil Dr. Preliminary investigation was unable to determine if shots were fired.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact 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.

New Glasgow Regional Police is investigating an arson that occurred on Stewart Street New Glasgow, N.S.

Early morning on Sunday January 5th at approximately 7:00am, New Glasgow Fire Department and New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a three unit apartment building on Stewart Street.

The fire was was located in the rear of the apartment building, where only one apartment was occupied with two persons. The other two apartments were vacant at the time.

No one was injured as a result of the fire and both persons that were displaced because of the fire damage, were assisted by the Red Cross.

New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit and the Office of the Fire Marshall continue to investigate.

Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. 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.

At approx. 9:25 pm Halifax Regional Police responded to 1145 Barrington St, Mobile Gas, for a Robbery that has just occurred. The suspect entered and handed the clerk a note demanding money and stating he had a gun. No gun was seen and there were no injuries. The suspect is described as white male, approx. 50-60 yrs old, slim build, red jacket, face partially covered with a scarf or face warmer. The suspect fled on foot with an undetermined amount of cash.

Investigators are asking anyone who has information on this incident 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 missing 43-year-old Dartmouth man.

Michael James Batty was last heard from in early November. He was reported missing to police on December 16, 2019.

Michael is described as a white man, 5’11”, 181 lbs. with dark hair. He is known to frequent the north end of Dartmouth.

There is no information to suggest that Michael has met with foul play, however, his family and police are concerned for his well-being.

Police are asking Michael or anyone with information about his whereabouts 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.

File #19-176677

December 31, 2019, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for public’s help to identify four youths involved in an assault with a weapon on December 29 in Cole Harbour.

Just after 9 p.m., Halifax District RCMP received of call of an assault with a weapon on Parkedge Cres. The victim heard voices in his backyard, near his shed and observed four male youths. He asked them to leave his property. The victim followed them off his property when one youth turned, spoke to him and then pulled out a gun.  The youth fired shots in the air from what is believed to be a pellet gun, pointed the gun in the direction of the victim and fired more shots.  The four youths then fled to a wooded trail near the victim’s home.

The victim, a 49-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The four suspects are described as white males, approximately 17-years-old with slim builds. The youth carrying the gun was wearing a bright blue hooded sweater with the hood over his head and another youth was wearing a grey hooded sweater.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP Detachment at 902-490-5020. 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 # 19-182199