Police looking to identify persons in firearms offences in HRM

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Police are asking for assistance in identifying the following persons of interest relating to Firearms offences which occurred between Dec 2019 and January 2020.   Police believe these subjects have information which could assist in the investigation.

Anyone who can identify them please member of the Halifax RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit at 902 864 6001 or call police at 902 490 5020  or call Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the website at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

 

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Looking to identify a driver of a blue VW Jetta in hit and run in Lantz

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On June 16th 2020 around 14:15hrs a male entered the Kenny U-Pull located at 32 Dutch Settlement road in Lantz, Halifax County. The male purchased several items from the business but appeared to be heavily intoxicated. The male left in a blue Volkswagen Jetta and in doing so backed up into another vehicle causing $2000 dollars in damage and then left the scene. The suspect vehicle would have a broken right rear tail light.

Anyone with any information about this hit and run or any other crime can call police at 902 490 5020 or can call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can submit a tip on line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or can use the P3 app.

Police file: 20-67946 refers

Fentanyl detected in Windsor-West Hants, two charged

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Fentanyl detected in Windsor-West Hants, two charged

June 18, 2020, Windsor, Nova Scotia…On April 20, Windsor District RCMP issued a warning about drugs in the Windsor-West Hants area after responding to two overdoses in 24 hours. One person died and another was transported to hospital and has survived. The drugs were immediately seized and sent for testing. Police have received confirmation that one of the drugs was fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, two 20-year-old women have been charged. Lexus Young of Windsor has been charged with Trafficking and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Nateisha States of Newport Station has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Both women will appear in Windsor Provincial Court at a later date to answer to these charges.

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.

Fentanyl is an extremely dangerous drug that is getting more popular and has caused many deaths throughout Canada. If anyone has any information about fentanyl or any other drug trafficking or any other criems they can submit an anonymous tip to crime Stoppers by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Do your part to save lives and make your community safer!!

Police Investigate Kempt Road Halifax Shooting

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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on June 23,2020 in Halifax.

At approximately 2:50 p.m. police responded to report of a shooting in the parking lot of a restaurant at 3461 Kempt Road.  Shots were fired between two vehicles both vehicles then fled the area. It is unknown at this time if anyone was injured.

Police stopped one of the vehicles believed to have been involved in the incident and arrested a suspect. The investigation  into the earlier shooting is ongoing. We believe the suspects are known to one another and believe it to be a targeted incident. The male arrested earlier is still in custody and our Integrated General Investigative Section are continuing to work on the file.

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. Police file: 20-71008 refers.

New form of fentanyl found in Halifax

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Police warn public of a new form of fentanyl found in Halifax

Police are warning the public of a new form of fentanyl that was seized as part of an investigation last week in Halifax.

The seized drugs are bright green and have the consistency of sidewalk chalk. As part of our standard protocol, the drugs were sent to Health Canada for analysis and a presumptive test has confirmed that the substance is fentanyl. This is the first seizure of this form of fentanyl in Halifax. Investigators believe this form of fentanyl can come in multiple colors.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug. A lethal dose for a typical adult can be as little as two milligrams— which is equal to 2 grains of salt. You should call 911 immediately if you or someone else is exhibiting signs of an opioid overdose.

Common signs of an opioid overdose include:

  • Severe sleepiness or the person cannot be woken up
  • Breathing is slow or absent
  • Snoring or gurgling noises
  • Cold, clammy skin
  • Lips and fingers are blue or grey
  • Pupils are tiny

Naloxone is a temporary antidote for opioid overdoses that buys time to seek medical assistance, but it is not a substitute for medical treatment. If not taken to the hospital, an overdose victim can fall back into the overdose within 30 minutes. Naloxone kits are available free of charge through the Nova Scotia Take Home Naloxone Program. Information on the program and where to get a kit is available at http://www.nsnaloxone.com.

More information on opioids is available at:

Anyone with any information about this drug or other drugs can call the police directly or call report it anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers by phone 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app. Do your part to save lives from this vicious drug.

Police looking to identify suspect in sexual assault

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

On June 18 police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in the area of a bus shelter on Titus Street between Evans Avenue and Main Avenue between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. A man sexually assaulted a woman not believed to be known to him. The investigation is ongoing, and we are unable to provide further details at this time.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the time of the 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Sexual assault investigations are complex. As part of our victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to sexualized violence, we work closely with victims to determine if they wish to proceed with an investigation and charges. Police must also ensure the victim’s privacy is upheld and their well-being is fully considered.

GO #20-69095

Fraudulent Phone Calls

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Police warn citizens of fraudulent phone calls

Halifax Regional Police is advising the public of a recent increase in fraudulent phone calls where a scammer identifies themselves as a police officer, or a representative of Service Canada or the Canada Revenue Agency.

A common theme of late involves the scammer advising the victim that a warrant has been issued and the police may already be on their way to arrest them. To avoid being arrested, the victim is directed to make a payment using gift cards or by transferring money to a bitcoin account. The scammers have been using spoofing methods to disguise their phone numbers as a local number and they may know the victim’s full name and/or contact information.

 

Police remind citizens that no member of a police or government agency will make this type of call, and no government agency will ask for payment in bitcoin or gift cards. This is a scam and you should hang up and not provide any information or payment.

 

What to do if you encounter a fraud:

  • Be vigilant and don’t provide any money or financial or personal information until you have verified the legitimacy of the person or the organization they claim to represent. To check the legitimacy, contact the organization directly using information from an official website.
  • Check the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre for information on current scams.
  • Call police at 902.490.5016 if you’ve lost money or your identity has been compromised as a result of a fraud. You can report a scam where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

 

 

RCMP continuing to investigate the homicide of Robert Campbell

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RCMP continuing to investigate the homicide of Robert Campbell

June 17, 2020, Kings and Hants Counties, Nova Scotia . . . Investigators from the RCMP’s Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate the homicide of 51-year-old Robert Cambpell. His death followed two serious incidents that occurred on May 24, within two hours of one another in Kings and Hants Counties. The first call to police was a home invasion during the early morning hours of May 24 in Wolfville.  The second call was reported a short time after 7 a.m. in St. Croix, where a vehicle was burnt and Mr. Campbell’s remains were found inside. The persons involved appear to be known to each other and it does not appear to be a random act.

Southwest Nova Major Crimes continues to investigate and asks anyone with information to  contact them  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.

 

Shooting, Halifax

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Shooting
Police are investigating a shooting that took place earlier tonight in Halifax
At 8:27 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to multiple reports of gun shots in the area of Lower Water Street and Sackville Street. Officers were quickly on scene but failed to locate a victim or suspect in the area.  Shortly after, a 17-year-old youth was dropped off at the QE2 health center suffering from non-life threatening gun shot wounds.
Officers located a vehicle believed to be involved in this incident in the 600 block of Main Street in Dartmouth and took two suspects in custody.
The investigation in its early stages and Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are continuing the investigation. No charges have been laid.
Anyone with information about this incident 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Ransomware Scams

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RCMP warn public about ransomware scams

June 16, 2020, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… RCMP is warning the public about a type of scam targeting businesses after a recent report received by Halifax District RCMP. Police received the report from a business that had their network hacked with ransomware. The hackers demanded $270,000 to reinstate their network.

Ransomware is malicious software, also known as malware, that infects a computer and denies users access to the system or data. A hacker will then demand a sum of money to have the information restored. The most common form of ransomware encrypts data. The victims of these scams typically receive an on-screen alert stating their files have been encrypted or a similar type of message, depending on the type of ransomware.

These scams often go unreported and although they may target non-for-profit organizations, municipalities, law firms, IT services, senior living centres and nursing homes, any business or individual could be a target.

Tips to protect yourself:

  • Train and educate staff on good security practices
  • Do not click on links or open attachments in e-mails sent by someone you don’t know
  • Use a reputable security software suite
  • Restrict administrative privilege
  • Use strong passwords and change them often. Use multi-factor verification such as linking an account to a cell phone
  • Keep back up networks separate from the primary one
  • Ensure all software, including anti-virus software, is kept current on all computers, servers and devices
  • Develop business continuity and incident response plans
  • Do not negotiate with hackers and call police

Police want to remind the public that being scammed is never the victim’s fault and scammers can be very persuasive and convincing. If you think you may be a victim, please report to your local police and contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. For more information, visit https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm.

 

File # 20-55283