Today marks the third anniversary of the murder of Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At 1:38 a.m. on September 17, 2017 police were called to 36 Montgomery Court in relation to a 20-year-old man who required immediate medical assistance. EHS transported the man to hospital where he later died.

The Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide and identified the victim as 20-year-old Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi of Halifax.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Sardar’s murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Sadar’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.

Case #17- 140336

 

Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Robbery at the Petro Canada station at 7015 Bayers Road, Halifax.

At 10:18 p.m. on September 16th Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Robbery at the Petro Canada station at 7015 Bayers Road, Halifax.

A lone male suspect entered the store and approached the clerk demanding cash. The suspect stole a quantity of cigarettes and fled the store on foot. The clerk was not injured and no weapons were observed.

The suspect is described as a male in his 30’s, he was approximately 5’7 inches tall and had a stocky build. He was wearing a blue medical mask, gloves, a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray jogging pants and brown shoes with white soles. He was carrying a green re-useable shopping bag.

The investigation is in its early stages and Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.

Updates on the investigation will be provided when available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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 #20-109283

September 16, 2020, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section is investigating an arson that occurred yesterday in Lower Sackville.

At 12:30 p.m. on September 15, Halifax District RCMP were called to a structure fire at an apartment building on Cobequid Rd. Two separate fires were located and put out by Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency. The fires are believed to be suspicious in nature. Approximately 50 to 60 residents were evacuated without incident. No one was injured during this incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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 # 20-108575

Police are investigating a break and enter into a Bedford residence that occurred over the weekend.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on September 13 police received a report of a break and enter at a residence on Silver Terrace in Bedford that had occurred sometime between the evening of September 12 and early morning of September 13. The suspect(s) stole a safe containing a quantity of cash, documents and other valuables; jewelry including a number of high-end watches; several big screen televisions and electronic equipment.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or video from the area 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.

Case #20-107521

Police are investigating a number of break and enters into units at two self-storage locations in Halifax that occurred over the weekend.

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on September 13, police responded to a report of a break and enter not-in-progress at U-Haul Moving and Storage of Halifax located at 350 Horseshoe Lake Drive in Halifax. A suspect(s) broke into a number of storage units sometime during the overnight hours. Investigators are continuing to determine if any property was stolen from the units.

At approximately 9:40 a.m. the same day, police responded to a report a of a break and enter not-in-progress at Metro Self-Storage located at 10 Lovett Lake Court in Halifax. A suspect(s) broke into and stole items from a storage unit. A number of other units sustained damaged, but it appears they were not entered. Investigators believe the incident occurred between 5 p.m. on September 12 and 9 a.m. on September 13.

In both cases, investigators have been in contact with the people leasing the storage units.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents or video from the area 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.

 

Case #20-107578

Case #20-107593

September 14, 2020, Lake Loon, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the murder of 22-year-old Josiah Kaelin Sparks of Lake Loon.

Just after 8 p.m. on September 14, 2017, police responded to a 911 call after Sparks was found deceased on Cherry Brook Rd in Lake Loon. Police continue to ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sparks between Monday, September 11, 2017 and Thursday, September 14, 2017 to contact police. The investigation has determined that Sparks had attended a gathering at a house on Cherry Brook Rd. during this time period. Police would like to speak with anyone that may have seen him there.

“We are asking for the public’s assistance with solving this homicide,” says Detective Constable Scott MacLeod, of the Homicide Unit. “Someone out there knows what happened and it’s important for them to do the right thing and come forward with their information.”

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Josiah Kaelin Sparks. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Special Investigation Section at 902-490-5333. 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 # 17-138892

Yesterday September 10 at approximately 9:20 p.m., Halifax Regional Police received a report of a stolen firearm (handgun) that was accidentally left in a locked case outside the owners residence in the 0-100 block of Leaman Drive, Dartmouth.

The caller reported returning home at 4:00 p.m., after cancelling a planned trip to a range.  At 9:00 p.m., the caller discovered he had accidentally left one of his locked firearm cases containing a handgun outside near the street.  The owner searched and could not locate the secure firearm box and immediately called police.

Police have confirmed the owner possesses a valid Firearm License and the stolen firearm is registered.  The firearm is described as:

A silver Norinco 1911, 9mm handgun with brown grips and contains two magazines.  The firearm was stored and locked inside a black hard plastic Husky case.

Note to Media: Photos of the firearm and case are attached.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Case #20-107364​

September 11, 2020, Springhill, Nova Scotia… Cumberland County RCMP is looking to identify a person(s) involved in a possible attempted abduction last night on Valley Rd. near Springhill in Cumberland County.

Shortly before 8 p.m., police responded to a complaint that a man had possibly attempted to lure a three-year-old child into his car. The child was playing in the yard with two others when their mother noticed a vehicle pull to the side of the road close to the children. A driver of the vehicle yelled for one of the children to get in the car. The children ran into the house and the vehicle then drove away towards Springhill.

RCMP members made patrols throughout Springhill, however, the suspect or vehicle were not located.

The driver was a man described to be in his 40’s with a clean cut appearance and had a raspy voice. There may have been two people in the vehicle. The vehicle is described as a silver or beige Chevrolet Cruze, an older model.

 

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Cumberland District RCMP at 902-597-3779. 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 # 2020-1325432

One deceased and two others in hospital after ingesting a white powder substance

September 5, 2020, Earltown, Nova Scotia…Early today at 3:05 a.m., Colchester RCMP and EHS responded to a medical emergency in Earltown where a 24-year-old Colchester County man was pronounced deceased at the scene and two other adult males were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition.

A preliminary investigation indicates all three ingested a white powder substance. Police suspect the substance could have contained fentanyl or another toxic substance. The substance was immediately seized and sent for testing.

According to Health Canada, fentanyl is a very potent opioid and a few grains can be enough to kill someone. Our primary concern is public safety and we want people to ensure they are aware of what may be circulating and to take the necessary precautions or rethink choices they may be about to make.

For more information on fentanyl, visit the Health Canada website at https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/controlled-illegal-drugs/fentanyl.html.

Free Naloxone kits are available throughout the province for anyone at risk of overdose, or friends and family of someone at risk of overdose. These kits can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Find a pharmacy that distributes Naloxone near you at http://www.nsnaloxone.com/where-to-get-one.html.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Our thoughts are with the family of the victim at this difficult time. Police file # 20201290903 refers.

Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous drug which has caused the deaths of thousands of Canadians over the years. It will continue to kill drug users. Anyone who wishes to report drug dealers dealing this deadly drug or other drugs and who wish to save the lives of family and friends who use drugs can call their local police or can report drug traffickers anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 or can submit a tip on-line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.