Police are investigating a report of shots fired last night in Dartmouth.

At approximately 6:20 p.m. police received a report of shots that had been fired approximately 15 minutes earlier on Demetreous Lane in Dartmouth. Responding officers located a vehicle with bullet holes. There were no reported injuries.

 

At this time, the investigation is in the preliminary stages and investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 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 investigate home invasion

May 8, 2020, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a home invasion that left a 54-year-old man with serious but non-life threatening injuries on May 8 in North Preston.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a call of a stabbing at a home in North Preston. Police arrived to find that the suspect had left the area. The victim was taken to hospital.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim had been at a home on Ernie Ln. when a man forcibly entered and demanded money.  A struggle ensued during which a knife was introduced which resulted in the victim being stabbed. The suspect then fled the area.

The investigation is ongoing and being led by RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with information 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 # 20-53147

Sunday, May 10, marks the eleventh anniversary of the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Tanya was found deceased beside the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street in Halifax on May 11, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. Investigators were able to trace her movements until approximately 9 p.m. on May 10 and they urge anyone who witnessed anything in the area of the school around that time to contact police.

Investigators believe Tanya knew her assailant(s) and that there are people who have information that could help solve her murder. 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 Tanya’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.

Tanya’s family will be hosting a virtual memorial watch party on Facebook – Tanya Jean Brooks Memorial – on Sunday, May 10 at 8 p.m.

Tanya’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 #09-66613

May 7, 2020, Tantallon, Nova Scotia . . . Halifax District RCMP is asking for assistance from the public to help locate 49-year-old Michael Leo Brown, who has been missing from Tantallon since May 2.

Michael Leo Brown is described as white, 5-foot-6, 155 lbs. He has black hair and hazzle eyes.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those that know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michael Leo Brown 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 # 20-52778

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing 40-year-old Dartmouth woman.

Kopo Heather Blakata was last in contact with her family, who live outside of the province, in August 2019. Her family contacted police last month to request a wellbeing check as it is unusual for Kopo to be out of contact for an extended period of time. Investigators have been unable to locate her and are asking anyone who has information on Kopo’s whereabouts or has been in contact with her to contact police.

Kopo is described as a black woman, 5’4”, 135 pounds with brown eyes and long black hair.

There is no information to suggest that Kopo has met with foul play, however, her family and police are concerned for her wellbeing.

Police are asking Kopo or anyone with information about her whereabouts 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.

File # 20-48717

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 22 year old male from Halifax.

Bruce Kwok, also known as Kwan Ho Kwok, was living in the south end of Halifax and was attending Dalhousie University. He last communicated with family on March 23rd.

Bruce is described as an Asian male, 5’8”, with a thin build with short dark hair.

There is no information to suggest that Bruce has met with foul play, however, his family and police are concerned for his well-being.

Police are asking Bruce or anyone with information about his whereabouts 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.

Note to Media: A picture of Bruce is attached.

File #20-51402

At 9:30 a.m. on May 3, 2020, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a Break & Enter at a small business in the 400 block of Parkland Drive in Halifax. Investigators believe the business was entered by multiple suspects in the early morning hours this date.

Stolen from the business was an undisclosed quantity of cigarettes.

Police 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

May 2, 2020, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg District RCMP is warning the public of two recent reports of someone posing as a Nova Scotia Power employee and calling residents to request payment in gift cards.

On May 1 and again today, Lunenburg District RCMP had complaints where a caller stated the householder’s power meter was changed or needed to be changed immediately and a payment was required. The caller then requested the person on the line call a 1-800 number to pay. Once they called that number, the caller requested that payment be made in gift cards. One person provided over $1,000 in gift cards and later called police. The other person was asked to provide over $1,000 in gift cards but hung up and called police.

“Anyone who calls or emails you requesting payment in gift cards or crypto-currency is a scam,” says
Cpl. Wayne Ross of Nova Scotia RCMP Financial Crime Section. “Never provide them personal or financial information.”

Nova Scotia Power employees never initiate a request for payment over the phone. The only way to pay a bill with Nova Scotia Power is by calling their customer service line at 1-800-428-6230 or through the secure website at www.nspower.ca. Nova Scotia Power will not accept payment in the form of gift cards.

The RCMP is asking anyone who receives this type of call or has information regarding the person(s) making these calls to report it to their local police. 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #s 2020-550649 and 2020-554097

Elvers, also known as Glass Eels, are juvenile American eels that have matured into the third stage of their lifecycle where they hatch from eggs in the Sargasso Sea, eventually making their way to inland waterways (rivers and streams) along the Atlantic Coast of North America as transparent small worm-like eels.

This fishery is closely monitored and managed but the opportunity for illegal activity remains a concern.

The Conservation and Protection Branch of The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is asking the public with any information about illegal elver fishing to call Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477 or leave a tip at: crimestoppers.ns.ca  or via the p3 App.