Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s assistance with the investigation of the homicide of Donald Scott McKay.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. on December 8 Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at 5578 Morris Street in Halifax. Officers located 61-year-old Donald Scott McKay of Halifax inside the residence suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officers also located James Alfred Maclean with injuries inside the residence and he was transported to hospital for medical treatment. He has been charged with second degree murder in relation to Donald’s death.

Investigators are interested in speaking to a person who may have interacted with Maclean on the south side of Morris Street close to the intersection with Birmingham at approximately 3 p.m. The person had a thin build and was wearing a gray hooded jacket, black pants, dress shoes, a dark toque and a non-surgical mask.

This potential witness is not a suspect in the homicide, and we are not seeking additional suspects at this time.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about Donald’s murder 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.

GO# 17-82341

December 15, 2020, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… The Integrated RCMP/HRP General Investigation Section (GIS) of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a report of shots fired that occurred last evening in Lower Sackville.

At approximately 5:10 p.m. on December 14, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of shots fired at a vehicle in the 300 block of Sackville Dr. Both the suspect and victim vehicles departed the scene prior to police arriving. The victim was identified and no one was hurt. The suspect vehicle is described as a blue sedan.

It is believed that the victim and the suspect are known to each other. The investigation is ongoing and being led by RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Any person or businesses with surveillance video in the area, is asked to review their footage and follow up with GIS 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 # 20-147090

December 14, 2020, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia…The RCMP’s South West Nova Major Crime Unit is asking for public help to identify two vehicles in relation to the murder of Colton Cook.

On September 29, 2020, Colton Cook’s identifiable remains were located near the intersection of Saunders Rd. and Raynardton Rd. in South Ohio, after partial remains were found on September 27 near a burned vehicle.

On September 26, two vehicles were seen in the South Ohio area and investigators believe that the drivers of either vehicle may be able to assist in the homicide investigation.

The first vehicle is a dark grey single cab Ford Ranger. The second vehicle is an older model small silver sedan with a black rear bumper.

The RCMP’s Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit is continuing with the investigation with the assistance of Yarmouth Town and Rural Detachments.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the RCMP’s Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit at 902-365-3120. 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 #20201421745

December 12, 2020, Liverpool, Nova Scotia… Queens District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred yesterday in Liverpool.

Between 5 a.m and 8 a.m., on December 11, suspect(s) entered a residence on White Point Rd. and stole a significant amount of cash. Police were notified shortly after 8 a.m. and are conducting an investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to contact Liverpool RCMP Detachment at 902-354-5721. 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 # 20201802095

December 11, 2020, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia…On December 9, Antigonish RCMP responded to three incidents of railway crossings being tampered with in various parts of Antigonish County. On December 11, Antigonish RCMP responded to a fourth incident of a railway crossing being tampered with, this time in Monastery.

During the course of the investigation, Antigonish RCMP determined that the lights at each crossing were tampered with to activate the crossing lights indicating that a train was coming, even though none were. On one occasion the lights were tampered with to shorten the warning time of an approaching train by more than 50%.

Antigonish RCMP continue to investigate the matter and would like to remind the public to exercise caution when approaching railway crossings at intersections with public roadways.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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 #: 20201802677 & 20201793347

Halifax Regional Police is releasing photos of a person of interest in an assault investigation and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man.

On October 11 at approximately 12:30 a.m. police responded to an assault in-progress in the area of Argyle and Grafton streets in Halifax. Several people assaulted a man and then fled the area on foot.

Investigators obtained video of a man who was in the area at the time of the assault. The man is described as in his twenties, approximately 6 ft, thin build with short hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white sweater over a white t-shirt, white sneakers and black jeans with holes in the knees.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity of the man or who may have 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.

Case #20-120299

The suspicious death of a man who was found deceased on December 8 at an address in Halifax has been deemed a homicide, and police are releasing the victim’s name.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at 5578 Morris Street in Halifax. Officers located a man inside the residence suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Medical Examiner Service has conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide. Police are now in a position to identify the victim as 61-year-old Donald Scott McKay of Halifax.

Officers also located a 71-year-old man inside the residence who had suffered injuries and was transported to hospital.

 

At this time, investigators do not believe that this was a random incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about Donald’s murder 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.

Our thoughts remain with Donald’s family and friends on the loss of their loved one.

Case #20- 144699

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the murder of Michael Leo Resk and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 9, 1955, at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a report from a taxi driver who reported spotting a delivery van parked on Acadia Street, near Roome Street, in an unusual manner.  Officers located Michael in the back of the delivery van. He was deceased as a result of gunshot wounds.

Investigators believe Michael was on his way from his home on Poplar Street late in the evening to go to his store on Gottingen to lock up for the night.

Investigators are asking anyone with information, who has not already spoken with police, to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; what may seem like an insignificant detail could be the key to progressing the investigation into Michael’s murder.

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.

Michael’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.

Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in relation to a break and enter that occurred last month in Halifax.

On November 19 at approximately 2:45 a.m. officers responded to a report of a break and enter in-progress at a residence in the 1500 block of South Park Street in Halifax. A woman went to investigate noises she heard coming from another area of her apartment and found a man in the entryway of her residence. The man fled the apartment when confronted by the woman.

The man is described as white, in his 50’s, short, overweight, possibly bald, clean shaven and wearing a hat and a light green/beige jean jacket.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspect 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.

Case #20-136328

Help RCMP solve break, enter and theft

December 3, 2020, Halifax, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred in Halifax.

Between 5 p.m. on December 1 and 8:30 a.m. on December 2, suspect(s) gained access to a construction site trailer on Hobsons Lake Dr. The suspect(s) left with a red Hilti cordless angle grinder with serial number 3490213, a red Hilti cordless circular saw with serial number 3272 and a red Hilti cordless reciprocating saw with serial number 120640.

Anyone with information on 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.

 

File # 20-141895