The suspicious death of a woman who was found deceased on July 11 at an address in Dartmouth has been deemed a homicide.

At approximately 11:12 a.m., 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 the death of Eleanor Noreen Harding, 85, was suspicious.

The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy and her death has been ruled a homicide.

The Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate Eleanor’s death and investigators are asking anyone who observed anything unusual in the area of Lynwood Drive between the evening of July 9 and the morning of July 10 to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident or Eleanor’s recent activities 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.

Case #20-78905

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Tyrone Oliver and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On July 20, 2000 at 11:08 p.m., officers responded to a report of several shots fired in the 2400 block of Creighton Street. Officers located 20-year-old Tyrone Oliver at a basketball court, suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. He was transported to hospital where he died later that night. Police also responded to two stabbings and an assault around the same time and in the same vicinity of the homicide and believe all four incidents are related.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Tyrone’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.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Tyrone’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.

Tyrone’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.

July 16, 2020, New Minas, Nova Scotia . . . Kings District RCMP are looking to identify witnesses and persons who may have helped a victim of an Assault with a Weapon in New Minas, NS.

Kings District RCMP responded to a call at 3:15 a.m. on July 11. The caller reported a female being dragged into the woods where it is alleged she was assault by a female and three males with a knife.

A female and male have been arrested in relation to this investigation:

· A 21-year-old female from Kentville has been remanded into custody and is facing charges of Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Failing to Comply with a Release Order. She will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on September 1.

· A 17-year-old male youth from Coldbrook was released on an Undertaking and is facing charges of Assault. He will appear in Kentville Provincial Court September 24, 2020.

The victim’s physical injuries were found to be minor. Police would like to speak to anyone who has information about the incident, or may have witnessed it. The investigation to identify the other two males who were allegedly at the scene is ongoing.

If you have any information, please call Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 # 2020944172

July 16, 2020, Wallbrook, Nova Scotia . . . On July 14, at 10 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a call of a break and enter at a home on Gaspereau River Rd. in Wallbrook. When police arrived, the victim told them that 4 rifles, a shotgun and a pellet gun, along with ammunition and a quantity of cash and collectible coins were taken. The property has been used as an Airbnb rental and all items were stored securely in an area of the residence not accessible to Airbnb guests. All firearms had been properly secured and were stored in a locked gun safe.

Kings District is asking for assistance from the public. Anyone who has information about suspects, or the location of these firearms is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 # 2020967159

On July 12, 2020 at approximately 5:20 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred in the 3500 block of Lynch Street in Halifax.

Police attended a residence in the area and located a 31-year-old man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The man was transported to hospital for treatment. Police remain at the scene. The incident is not believed to be random.

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 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app

At 6:09 p.m., on the 12th of July, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a physical altercation between a group of adults with knives and bats near the intersection of Brunswick Street and Cornwallis Street, Halifax.

Multiple patrol officers responded and located some of the people involved. No one on scene was injured and no weapons were located. Officers discovered blood droplets in the area of the 2000 block of Brunswick Street. At the time it was is not known if the blood was related to the altercation. Investigators with the Forensic Identification Section processed the blood in the event an injured person was identified or come forward.

At 11:45 p.m., officers in Dartmouth located a 34 year old male with non-life threatening laceration injuries. Officers confirmed the male sustained the injuries during the physical altercation in Halifax. The injured male declined medical treatment.

The investigators believe the suspect and victim are known to one another. Investigators and are actively searching for the suspect. There is no suspect description at this time.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages. It is not known at this time if charges are pending.

Police are asking anyone with information about either 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.

On Monday July 13 at approximately 5:10 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police responded to an arson in progress on Green Street, New Glasgow. Police and fire arrived on scene and quickly extinguished a small fire on the front doorstep.

No one was injured at the scene and damage was contained to the front doorstep. One person was at the residence at the time of the incident.

Investigation revealed that the arson was the result of a bottle of gasoline that was ignited causing a combustion that lead to the fire.

Reports indicated that an unknown vehicle left the scene during the incident at a high rate of speed.

New Glasgow Regional Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating person(s) responsible for throwing a bottle of gasoline on a front doorstep, causing a fire on Green Street, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Police are asking for public assistance with this investigation. Anyone with any information about this ARSON is asked to contact 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.

Halifax Regional Police are releasing the name of a woman who was found deceased at an address in Dartmouth on the morning of July 11.

Police received a report of a death that occurred at an address on Lynwood Drive in Dartmouth.

Officers located 85-year-old Eleanor Noreen Harding deceased in the residence. Information gathered during the investigation has led investigators to believe the death is suspicious. Members from the Special Investigation Section and the Forensic Identification Section of the Criminal Investigative Division are continuing to process the scene.

The investigation is in its early stages and details are limited at this time. Police are working in conjunction with the Medical Examiners Service and will provide additional information when available.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information about this incident or Ms. Harding’s recent activities is 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.

Case #20-78905

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a stabbing that occurred this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 8:20 a.m. Halifax Regional Police patrol members responded to a report of a male who had been stabbed on the roadway on Renfrew Street in Dartmouth. Officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a stab wound. The male was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The suspects are described as a white male and black male, both in their late teens- early 20’s. The suspects are believed to have fled the area in a small black, four door car. Investigators believe this is not a random incident. Police remain on-scene.

Updates on the investigation will be provided when available.

This matter is in the early stages of the investigation, 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.

Case #20-79255

Can you help police solve a robbery in Lower Sackville?

July 8, 2020, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia . . . Shortly after midnight on July 8, Lower Sackville RCMP responded to a call of a robbery at a convenience store on Sackville Dr.

When police arrived at the scene they found the employee, who was alone in the store at the time, had been sprayed in the face with an irritant, suspected to be bear spray or something similar. He required medical treatment and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Police obtained information from the employee and witnesses and determined that the suspects were two white men in their twenties, one was 5-foot-9 and the other was 6-feet tall. Both were wearing jeans, ski masks, and hoodies. The men stole cash and cigarettes and left the store on foot. They got into a silver or light blue sedan, believed to be an older Chevrolet, and fled the area.

The robbery is being investigated by the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with information about the incident, or the identity of the two suspects, is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP or Halifax Regional Police 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. Police
File # 20-77455 refers.