Category: Counties

Police charge Antigonish man with drug trafficking offences, seize drugs and weapons

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April 3, 2025, Antigonish, Nova Scotia… Police have charged an Antigonish man with drug trafficking offences and seized drugs and weapons after executing a search warrant in Afton Station.

On April 2, the Antigonish-Guysborough RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on West Arm Branch Rd. in Afton Station as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Officers safely arrested a man and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, prescription drugs, and drug paraphernalia. They also seized firearms and ammunition, a baton, and brass knuckles. Additionally, officers recovered a 2019 Keystone camper trailer that had been reported stolen.

Jed Douglas Decoste, 34, of Antigonish, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (three counts). He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Antigonish Provincial Court on May 14.

The ongoing investigation is assisted by the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU), the Port Hawkesbury Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and the Antigonish County District RCMP. Additional charges are anticipated.

Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

File #2025-421912

Notes:

  • A photo of the items seized is attached.
  • The PCISCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.

Search warrant execution leads to seizure of fentanyl, fluorofentanyl

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April 3, 2025, Three Brook, Nova Scotia… Police have charged three people and seized synthetic drugs after a search warrant execution in Pictou County.

Pictou County Integrated Street Crimes Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) began an investigation related to a suspicious package being moved by courier. Investigation found that the package contained illicit, synthetic drugs with a delivery address in Three Brooks.

After the package was claimed, the PCISCEU executed a search warrant at an identified address on Three Brooks Rd.

During the warrant execution, which took place on March 27, officers safely arrested four people, seized fentanyl and fluorofentanyl, and recovered an enclosed trailer that was found to have been reported stolen.

Three people are facing charges related to this investigation:

  • Jake Bruce Murphy, 34, of Three Brooks, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) and Failure to Comply with Undertaking (three counts);
  • Rebecca Lynn Pitts, 48, of Three Brooks, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl);
  • Merissa Ann Sutherland, 34, of Pictou, has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Failure to Comply with Undertaking (two counts).

The three were released by police on conditions pending a court appearance on June 23, 2025, at Pictou Provincial Court.

The fourth person arrested was released without charges.

Fentanyl is a potent opioid pain reliever and is 20 to 40 times more potent than heroin. More information about the dangers of fentanyl is available from Health Canada.

The investigation is ongoing and is assisted by Eastern Region Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC), Nova Scotia RCMP Synthetic Drugs and Scenes Unit, Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crimes Enforcement Unit, and Pictou County District RCMP.

Anyone with any further information about drug trafficking or any other crime can call their local police department. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

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

Police File #: 2025-372478

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Police seek information regarding West Dover home invasion

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March 31, 2025, West Dover, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to seek the public’s assistance in relation to a home invasion in West Dover.

On December 13, at approximately 7:35 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a home invasion on West Dover Rd.

During the course of the investigation, a light-coloured vehicle of interest that was present at the time of the incident was identified.

The investigation, led by the General Investigative Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, continues. 

Anyone with information about the vehicle or this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 24-169864

Help Digby RCMP solve ATV theft

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Digby RCMP is currently investigating the theft of a 2019 Maverick Trail Side by Side stolen from Mount Pleasant sometime between the evening of 2024‐06‐28 and the afternoon of 2024‐06‐30. The side by Side is yellow and black (see attached photo). It is bearing NS license plate #JP694.

Anyone with information about this theft can call Digby RCMP at 902 245 2579. Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or can call 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via P3 app.

New Glasgow Regional Police ask for the public’s assistance to solve theft of a Honda Generator

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August 3, 2022

Trenton, Nova Scotia

News Release-(2 photos provided of stolen generator.)

New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for public’s assistance to locate a stolen generator.

On August 1st NGR police received a report that a Red Honda Generator model # EU3000IS was stolen from a residence on Caroline Street Trenton. Police determined the theft took place on between the evening hours of 9:00p.m. on Sunday July 31 into early Monday morning August 1st  at 9:00 a.m.

The generator is described as  Red Honda Generator model # EU3000IS  serial number 812076.

The owner of the generator is United Rentals.

Anyone with information about this theft of generator, is asked to contact the 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.

2 photos provided is the same model of a Red Honda Generator model # EU3000IS.

35th Anniversary of Murder of Ann Marie Masson in Halifax

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Police continue to investigate the murder of Ann Marie Masson

Sunday marks the 35th anniversary of the murder of Ann Marie Masson and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On March 28, 1986, at approximately 1:55 a.m., police responded to a report of an injured person in a residence in the 2400 block of Robie Street in Halifax. Police found Ann inside the residence deceased as a result of being stabbed.

The investigation revealed that Ann left her residence on Lemon Walk in Halifax, at 3 p.m. to go to her friends’ house on Robie Street where she was later found deceased.

Investigators believe there are people who have information about Ann’s murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage someone to come forward with what they know; it is never too late and what might seem like an insignificant detail may help progress the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked 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.

Ann’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 the 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.

 

Robbery, Halifax

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this afternoon in Halifax .

At approximately 4:12 pm. police responded to a robbery in progress at the Needs convenience located at 6130 Chebucto Rd in Halifax.  A man entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded cash. The man fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no reported injuries.

The suspect is described as a heavy set white man, in his 40s, approximately 5’5″ tall. At the time he was wearing a grey jacket, blue jeans, black boots, blue toque and a black mask.

The investigation is in the early stages and investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or video from the area to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Road Rage, Pictou County

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December 23, 2020, Kenzieville, Nova Scotia…Pictou District RCMP is asking for public help to identify a man involved in a road rage incident last evening on Hwy. 104., in Kenzieville.

Last evening at approximately 7 p.m., Pictou District RCMP received a call about a disturbance on Hwy. 104. After arriving at the scene, police were told that a man in a truck passed a vehicle and slowed down to a stop in front of it. The driver got out of the truck, picked up an object from the back of the truck and hit the victim’s windshield with it twice. The man said nothing and returned to the truck to continue driving in the same direction.

Pictou District RCMP would like to identify the man involved in this incident. His vehicle is described as a black pickup truck. The man is described as white, approximately 6-feet tall and was wearing a blue hat.

Anyone with information about this incident, is asked to contact the Pictou County 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.

File # 20201855087

Arson, Eastern Passage

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RCMP request public’s help to solve arson


December 21, 2020, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… The Integrated RCMP/HRP General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigative Division is investigating the arson of a fishing vessel in Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage.

 

In the early morning of December 18, a Halifax District RCMP member located a boat on fire at Government Wharf Rd. No one was on the boat at the time of the incident. Halifax Fire and Emergency attended and put the fire out

 

Investigators have obtained surveillance video from the area and determined that the fire was intentionally set.

If you have any information about this incident, please 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.

File #20-148516

Assault with a Weapon, Dartmouth

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Assault with a weapon

Members of Patrol & the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred early this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 7:10 A.M, police responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 0-100 block of Canso Lane.

Investigators located a 29-year-old woman who had been stabbed. The woman was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Police remain on scene in the area. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time. There is no ongoing threat or concern to the public.

 

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.