Robbery, Halifax

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 6:40 a.m. on August 9, 2020, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Esso Service Station located at 7151 Chebucto Road, Halifax. A lone male suspect entered the Service Station and threatened the lone male employee with a knife during the commission of the offense. The male employee was not injured. The suspect left the Service Station with cigarettes and the till draw which contained an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect placed the stolen items in a box he was carrying.  The suspect got into the passenger side of a Black 4dr Ford Focus and the vehicle left the parking lot in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white male, 40-50 yrs old, gray hair, 5’5” in height, heavy set, 165-175lbs. He was wearing a grey hoodie with the hood pulled up over his head, black mask, black sunglasses, blue shorts with black stripes and a white Nike logo, black high top sneakers and white socks.

The driver of the suspect vehicle is described as a white male, with a beard, younger then the suspect who committed the robbery and wearing a dark ball cap.

Multiple police units attended the scene and are actively looking for the suspects at this time. The investigation has been assigned to the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects is asked 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 using the P3 Tips App.

 

20-91612.        

 

Homicide, Halifax

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Police continue to investigate the murder of Jonathan Reader

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the murder of Jonathan Reader and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On August 7, 2005 at 4:10 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Radcliffe Drive and Dunbrack Street and found 19-year-old Jonathan Reader unconscious in the roadway. He was transported to hospital where he died a short time later from his injuries. The autopsy determined that Jonathan was the victim of a homicide inflicted by blunt force trauma and investigators believe the incident occurred at the location where he was found.

Investigators determined that Jonathan had been in downtown Halifax at the Pacifico Bar and Grill with some friends and left at approximately 1:57 a.m. in the company of a woman. Jonathan was last seen at approximately 3:20 a.m. walking alone on Dutch Village Road in the direction of Lacewood Drive in Halifax.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Jonathan’s murder and we hope that the passage of time will encourage them 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.

We ask anyone with information about Jonathan’s murder 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.

Jonathan’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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GO #05-49150

Armed Robbery, Halifax

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On August 7th, 2020  at approximately 4:24 a.m.  police were called to an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 2800 block of Gottingen Street, Halifax.  A lone male suspect with his face covered, entered the business with a knife and obtained cigarettes as well as the cash register, the clerk was not injured. The suspect is described as a White Male in his early 30’s, heavy set, @5’5”, wearing a black hoodie, black face mask, black shorts, and sandals.  

Patrol officers along with K9 searched for the suspect. The dog was able to track the suspect briefly to the area of Gottingen Street and Bilby Street. Police are still on scene at the time of this release. 

Police are asking anyone who has any information on this incident 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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GO # 20-90731

Charges laid in Colchester for drugs and weapons

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Multiple charges laid, drugs and weapons seized in Colchester County

 August 6, 2020, Colchester County, Nova Scotia…An eight-month investigation by police in Colchester County has led to two people being charged with drug and weapons offences.

On July 30 and 31, the Colchester RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) with assistance from Truro Police Service and New Glasgow Regional Police, searched nine properties in Bible Hill, Truro, Kemptown, Greenfield and Harmony. Police arrested 16 people and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, hashish, cannabis, two firearms, ammunition, brass knuckles, a Conductive Energy Weapon (CEW) and cash.

 

Two people were charged with the following:

 

Michael George Borden, 65, of Truro, is charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of Trafficking x 3
  • Prohibited to Possess Cannabis for the Purpose of Selling

Robert Lawrence Borden, 56, of Harmony, is charged with:

  • Possession of Firearm while Prohibited x 2
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking

“This investigation is an excellent example of proactive policing in Colchester County,” says S/Sgt. Curtis MacKinnon, Colchester District RCMP. “Using a variety of investigative techniques, officers worked together to ensure that dangerous drugs were kept out of our communities.”

Michael Borden and Robert Borden are scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court on August 6. Other individuals arrested are scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Count on October 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.     Police file  20191476976

 

East Tremont man charged in multiple separate historical sexual assaults

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East Tremont man charged in multiple separate historical sexual assaults

August 5, 2020, Kings County, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP has laid multiple sexual assault charges in separate incidents in Kings County and is reaching out to the community, in the event there are additional victims.

Jakob Mark Fardy, 22, of East Tremont, has been charged with five counts of Sexual Assault in relation to incidents that occurred in Kings County between 2015 and May 2020. Fardy is also being charged with three counts of assault in relation to these allegations. There have been five victims identified who are now in their twenties.

The investigation is ongoing in partnership with Kentville Police Services.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and want the public to know that the police can help. Anyone who feels they could be a victim, or has questions, is encouraged to contact the RCMP at 902-679-5555 in New Minas or 902-765-3317 in Kingston. Kentville Police Services can be reached at 902-678-3378.

Fardy has been released from custody on conditions. Fardy is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on September 2.

Files: 2020-977101, 2020-973139, 2020-973077, 2020-972901, 2020-972659, 2020-1007849

Digby man charged on sex assault/sexual interference charges

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Digby man charged on sexual assault and sexual interference charges

August 4, 2020, Digby County, Nova Scotia… Digby RCMP has laid sexual assault charges Terence Elvis Roy Hiltz, 39, of Digby County and is reaching out to the community, in the event there are additional victims.

Hiltz has been charged with four counts of Sexual Assault, three counts of Sexual Interference,

Assault and Unlawful Confinement. Three victims have been identified and these charges are in relation to incidents that occurred in Digby County between 1995 and 2020.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and want the public to know that the police can help. Anyone who feels they could be a victim, or has questions, is encouraged to contact the Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579.

Hiltz was released from police custody on conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on August 26 at 9:30 a.m.

File #s 2020581555 – 2020692482 – 20201066741

Break & Enter, Colchester County

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August 5, 2020, Valley, Colchester County, Nova Scotia… Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a break and enter at a home on Bartlett Dr. in Valley.

Between July 31 and August 2, suspect(s) forced the back door open and entered the home.  The suspect(s) left with 11 rifles, knives and fishing rods.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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 # 20201087026

Police request public’s assistance identifying suspect in Hfx sexual assault

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Police request public’s assistance identifying suspect in sexual assault

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 12:20 p.m. a man approached a woman not known to him in Point Pleasant Park near the Young Avenue entrance and attempted to touch her in a sexual manner.

The suspect is described as a man with a dark complexion in his late 20’s to early 30’s, slim build, 5’8”, with a closely shaved/groomed beard. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing dark pants and a baseball cap and had a dark backpack.

Anyone with information about the man or the incident or video from the area 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 Apps. Police file #20-87247 refers.

Five Islands man arrested on sexual assault and child pornography charges

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Five Islands man arrested on sexual assault and child pornography charges

 July 31, 2020, Five Islands, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested a Five Islands man for child pornography offences.

On July 30, the RCMP’s ICE Unit searched a home in Five Islands. Assistance was provided by the RCMP’s Digital Forensic Services Unit, Cumberland County Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and Cumberland District RCMP.

Investigators were directed to the residence after receiving information from the National Child Exploitation and Crime Centre (NCCEC) on June 8.

Myles Lewis, 50, of Five Islands was arrested at his home without incident. He has been charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Transmitting Child Pornography. Lewis was also charged in relation to an historic sexual assault on a child. That investigation had started in 2019 when it was reported to police, had been ongoing. Lewis was brought before the courts on all charges and has been remanded until August 4.

In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography. This means that anyone who encounters child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failing to report suspicious activity and materials could result in penalties similar to failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. The RCMP encourages citizens to be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting any suspected offences to your local police or by using Canada’s National tipline for reporting online sexual exploitation of children at www.cybertip.ca. Police file:  2020919294 refers.

Police charge Truro man in Halifax homicide 

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Police charge man in homicide 

 Investigators have charged Richard George Willis, 62, of Truro, with second degree murder and break and enter in relation to the homicide of Eleanor Noreen Harding, 85, who was found deceased in her Dartmouth home earlier this month.

At approximately 11:12 a.m. on July 11, police responded to a report of a woman found deceased in a residence on Lynwood Drive. Information gathered during the investigation led investigators to believe Eleanor’s death was suspicious. The Medical Examiner completed an autopsy and her death was ruled a homicide.

 Willis was arrested in Dartmouth on July 30 and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.

 To further the investigation, investigators are seeking to identify anyone who may have picked up someone hitch-hiking between Dartmouth and Truro between 2 a.m. and noon on July 10.

Anyone with information about Eleanor’s homicide is asked 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.

 Our thoughts are with Eleanor’s family and loved ones at this difficult time and we hope that the charges laid today bring them some measure of comfort. Police file 20-78905 refers.