Tomorrow marks the 22nd anniversary of the murder of Jason MacCullough and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Jason, 19, was found deceased on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1999.

Investigators believe Jason was passing through the area while walking home and used the well-known short-cut between the buildings. There is no indication that Jason was involved in any type of criminal activity, leading

investigators to believe his death was a random act.

Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Police continue to urge these people to come forward and share anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail.

It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Anyone with information about Jason’s murder 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 App.

Jason’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 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.

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred today in Dartmouth.

At approximately 11:24 a.m. police received a report of a robbery at Hugo’s Bar & Grill located at 451 Windmill Road. Two men entered the restaurant, demanded money and produced a weapon. There were no injuries reported.

At approximately 12:18 p.m. officers arrested two men in the area of Albro Lake Road. Police remain on scene and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area is asked to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App.

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August 27, 2021, Brooklyn, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Rural RCMP is investigating after an attempted robbery on Hardscratch Rd. in Brooklyn.

On August 23, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to a complaint of an attempted robbery on Hardscratch Rd. between Tinkham Rd. and the Yarmouth County Landfill. The incident occurred earlier in the evening, around 6 p.m.

A man had been travelling on the Hardscratch Rd. when he observed a car stopped on the side of the road. A woman near the car flagged him down. When the victim exited his vehicle, he was rushed by two men who came out of the ditch and attacked him. One of the men was armed with a weapon during the attack. The victim’s dog attacked the man with the weapon and the suspects fled in their own vehicle.

The suspect vehicle is described as a small older grey car. The woman was thin with brown curly hair and sunglasses. One of the male suspects had heavily tattooed arms and at least one heavily tattooed leg.

The Hardscratch Rd. is heavily travelled and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Yarmouth Rural RCMP Detachment at 902-742-9106. 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.

The RCMP is aware of the numerous posts circulating on social media and would like to inform the public that this incident is the only one that has been reported to the police.

File #: 2021-1256818

August 27, 2021, Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia…Barrington RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a bank on Hwy. 3 in Barrington Passage.

On August 26 at approximately 11:50 a.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a bank on Hwy. 3. Police learned that a man had entered the bank and advised bank employees that he had a weapon. The man was given money and he then left the bank on foot. No one was injured during this incident.

The man is described as mixed race and was wearing a black sweatshirt at the time of the incident.

The investigation is being led by the Barrington RCMP with assistance from the Shelburne County Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit and Yarmouth RCMP General Investigation Section.

Anyone with information on this incident, or who witnessed this incident, is asked to contact the Barrington RCMP at 902-637-2325. 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.

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August 26, 2021, Kingston, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating after receiving a report of an armed robbery in Kingston.

At approximately 12:50 p.m. on August 24, police received a complaint of an armed robbery on Bridge St. in Kingston. Police learned that between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. that morning, a man was robbed at knifepoint by two men. The two suspects pointed a knife at the victim and demanded the victim give them his shoes and his skateboard. The victim threw the items at the suspects and then ran away. No one was physically injured during this incident.

The first suspect is described as a white man who is approximately 6-foot tall and has a muscular build. The man had a shaved head and a mustache. He was wearing a white tank top, jean shorts and black running shoes with a basketball emblem near the toe.

The second suspect is described as a black man who was a bit taller than 6- feet and has a slim build. The man had wavy hair that was approximately an inch long. He was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and white shoes.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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 # : 2021-1253733

August 26, 2021, Greenwood, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating an indecent act following an incident in Greenwood.

On August 23, at approximately 4:10 p.m., police received a complaint of a man in a vehicle having followed a woman around the parking lot of a business on Central Ave. while committing an indecent act. The woman was in her vehicle at the time of the incident and did not have direct contact with the man.

The victim left the parking lot prior to calling police and by the time police arrived on scene, the man and vehicle were gone. The suspect vehicle is described as a grey Toyota Echo and the man is described as being in his late twenties, with short dark hair and he was wearing a red or black shirt at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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 #: 2021-1254843

August 25, 2021, Digby, Nova Scotia…Digby RCMP is investigating the theft of a large quantity of lobster traps from a commercial property on Victoria St. in Digby.

On August 18, police received a complaint of forty-three lobster traps that had been stolen from the property. The total value of the traps is approximately $10,750.

On August 24, police received a second complaint of lobster traps being stolen from the same property. This time thirty-two traps were taken valued at approximately $8,000.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Digby RCMP Detachment at 902-245-2579. 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 #’s: 2021-1259553, 2021-1227510

August 22, 2021, Wilmot, Nova Scotia…Annapolis RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a suspicious fire to a vacant residence on Burke Dr. in Wilmot.

This morning, at approximately 1:49 a.m., emergency services were contacted stating a mobile home was on fire. The fire caused extensive damage to the residence.

Investigators have determined the fire to be suspicious and are working with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal. There were no injuries.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Middleton RCMP at 902-825-2000. 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 # 20211247549

Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Patrol Division along with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Halifax today.

Just after 12:30 p.m., a man entered the CIBC Bank located at 6429 Quinpool Road in Halifax. The man was seen acting suspiciously by staff and moments later displayed what appeared to be a firearm on his person. Threats of violence were made and a demand for cash. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and the suspect fled the bank. There were no injuries to staff.

Patrol officers supported by detectives conducted an extensive search and preliminary investigation, but the suspect has not been located at this time.

 The suspect is described as a White male, average height, medium build, black coat, mask on showing only the eyes, track pants, the coat had a Nike “swoosh” under the word Nike to the left chest area.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect 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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August 18, 2021, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… The RCMP is investigating a report of shots fired this morning in Lower Sackville.

At approximately 3:15 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Seawood Ave. Police located damage to a home, but no injuries were reported.  

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

Anyone with information 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.

File # 21-100410