Police have charged a man in relation to a stabbing that occurred in Halifax.

At approximately 5 p.m. on June 5 police responded to a weapons incident in the area of Creighton Street and Charles Street in Halifax. Officers who were in the area observed an altercation on the street and went to investigate. The investigation revealed that two men who are known to each other were standing outside talking when they were approached by a group of 3-4 people. An altercation ensued and one man who was part of the larger group stabbed the other two men with a knife.

The suspect and two victims are known to each other. The two men, aged 45 and 47, were transported to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested at the scene without incident.

James Joseph Robinson, 43, of Halifax, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of:

• Attempted murder (x2)
• Assault with a weapon (x2)
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace
• Breach of an undertaking

He is also facing charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause bodily harm and possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2) in relation to a separate incident involving one of the victims that had occurred earlier in the day.

The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are asking anyone who has information on this incident or video from the area 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.

Police file 20-63601 refers

Police seek driver following erratic driving complaint resulting in a collision

At approximately 10:09 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a driving complaint made by a citizen who reported an erratic driver in a white SUV near the intersection of Main Street and Major Street in Dartmouth. While en-route to the call a patrol member saw a vehicle matching the description on Main Street travelling at a high rate of speed without its lights on.

The officer observed the vehicle, a Jaguar F-Pace SUV proceed through a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Hartlen Avenue at a very high rate of speed where it almost collided with another vehicle.

The officer activated his patrol vehicle emergency equipment and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.  The driver refused to pull over and turned onto Caledonia Road. The officer then observed that the vehicle had turned onto Paul David Court, a dead end.

When the officer arrived at the court he observed that the driver had collided with two parked vehicles and witnesses advised that the male driver fled the vehicle on foot. The vehicle, which was a rental was recovered.  Patrol members attempted to locate the driver with the assistance of a K9 team but the driver was not located. The investigation is in the early stages and Police are working to identify the driver.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred overnight in Dartmouth

At approximately 4:40 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of vehicles on fire outside a business in the 200 block of Wyse Rd. Halifax Fire and Emergency attended and extinguished the fire, no one was injured.

The fire is believed to be suspicious and members of the General Investigative Section of the integrated Criminal Investigation Division are in the early stages of the investigation.

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 number 20-67027 refers.

Police Investigate Break and Enter Into School

One suspect is in custody following a break and enter in Halifax overnight.

At 11:41 p.m. police responded to a report of an intrusion alarm activation at Halifax West High School on Thomas Raddall Drive in Halifax.  Two suspects were located inside the building and were pursued by responding patrol members including a K-9 Unit as they fled on foot to the nearby neighbourhood.

One suspect was taken into custody near Gristmill Court shortly after midnight.  A 19-year-old male will be appearing in court at a later date to face charges of break and enter.  The second suspect was not located and police are continuing to investigate.

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.

 

June 12th

Police seek driver following erratic driving complaint resulting in a collision

At approximately 10:09 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a driving complaint made by a citizen who reported an erratic driver in a white SUV near the intersection of Main Street and Major Street in Dartmouth. While en-route to the call a patrol member saw a vehicle matching the description on Main Street travelling at a high rate of speed without its lights on.

The officer observed the vehicle, a Jaguar F-Pace SUV proceed through a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Hartlen Avenue at a very high rate of speed where it almost collided with another vehicle.

The officer activated his patrol vehicle emergency equipment and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.  The driver refused to pull over and turned onto Caledonia Road. The officer then observed that the vehicle had turned onto Paul David Court, a dead end.

When the officer arrived at the court he observed that the driver had collided with two parked vehicles and witnesses advised that the male driver fled the vehicle on foot. The vehicle, which was a rental was recovered.  Patrol members attempted to locate the driver with the assistance of a K9 team but the driver was not located. The investigation is in the early stages and Police are working to identify the driver.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

 

 

Around May 28, 2020 a 2018 Black, Chevy Silverado pickup truck was reported stolen in Baddeck.

Description of Stolen Truck: 2018 Chevy Silverado pickup truck, black in color,  NS Plate: FRZ920.

Distinctive Markings: “Red Line Edition” Rims – each tire rim will have 2 solid red lines across them, two red tow hooks at the front of the truck.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime can call Baddeck RCMP at 902 295 2350. If you wish to provide any information about this crime or any other crime then you can report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or submit a tip using the P3 app.

 

On June 8^th, 2020 at approximately 9:49 p.m. police responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision at the intersection of Bedford Highway and Convoy Run. A 35 year old driver struck a 48 year old female pedestrian and a 54 year old male pedestrian.  The female pedestrian was taken to hospital for which were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The male pedestrian was taken to hospital for which were believed to be life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is still ongoing and further information will follow as it becomes available.

Police are asking anyone with information about 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.

 

Police have charged a man for a stabbing in Halifax this morning.

At approximately 8 a.m. this morning police responded to a report of an injured person. Police located a 34-year-old Halifax man who had a non-life-threatening-injuries. The victim had been stabbed by a man who was known to him during an altercation in an underground parking garage in the 1900 block of Brunswick Street.

Police located the suspect in the area and arrested him without incident at approximately 9:15 a.m.

Lawrence Harold Churchill, 34, of Halifax is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of:

• Assault with a weapon
• Breach of probation (X 3)

Police are asking anyone with information about 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.

 

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Correctional officer’s badge reported stolen

Halifax Regional Police is investigating the theft of a correctional officer’s badge and work-related equipment from a vehicle over the weekend in Halifax.

On June 7 at approximately 7:20 a.m. police received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle in the Cowie Hill area of Halifax. A correctional officer reported that his Correctional Service Canada identification card, badge, two protective vests, utility belt, along with a duffle bag containing personal items, were stolen from his parked vehicle during the overnight hours.

 

Anyone with information about this incident or the location of the stolen items 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 App.

 

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