March 12, 2020, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia . . . Between February 21 and March 11, four vehicles were stolen from the owners’ driveways and one additional vehicle had some of its contents stolen. All incidents occurred during the overnight hours. In all five cases, the vehicles were left unlocked. In three of the four incidents of theft, the vehicle owners told police that the keys were left in the vehicles. One owner wasn’t sure.

Colchester District RCMP wants to remind residents that if they want to protect themselves against vehicle theft, and theft from their vehicles, the first step to preventing that is to lock their vehicles, and remove anything of value. “We appreciate that people feel secure in smaller communities, however there are some members of society who will take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves,” says Cpl. Jennifer Clarke of Nova Scotia RCMP. “Protect your property by securing it when it’s left unattended. This includes your vehicle, your home, and other items on your property.”

Nova Scotians can also help decrease their chances of becoming a victim of property crime by participating in the #9PMRoutine on social media. Residents are encouraged to follow Nova Scotia RCMP on Facebook (Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia / Gendarmerie Royale du Canada) and Twitter (@RCMPNS / @GRCNE) as we post every evening to remind everyone to secure their property.

Any suspicious activity can be reported to the RCMP from anywhere in Nova Scotia by calling 1-800-803-RCMP (7267).

 

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred early this morning in Halifax.

At 1:55 a.m. on March 12, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency along with Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a suspicious fire at 5545 Clyde Street in Halifax.  Businesses located at this address were closed at the time and no one was injured in this fire which was quickly extinguished.

A vehicle of interest described as a red 4-door sedan was observed travelling from the scene towards South Park Street.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

March 11, 2020, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred in Lower Sackville.

Between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. yesterday, suspect(s) entered a home on Raymond Dr. Missing items include a PlayStation 4, a Nintendo Switch and a quantity of international currency.

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 # 20-32868

Halifax Regional Police

Media Release

March 9, 2020 (12:40 p.m.)

Police investigating report of school bus struck by object

Police are investigating a report of a school bus struck by an unknown object this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 9:40 a.m. police received a report that a school bus had been struck by an unknown object while travelling in the area of Hilden Drive and Herring Cove Road at approximately 8:30 a.m. There were no students on board the bus at the time of the incident and no one was injured.

The investigation is in the early stages and police are asking anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact police or 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 via the P3 Tips App

Police file number 20-32256 refers.

March 10, 2020, New Edinburgh, Digby County, Nova Scotia . . . On March 8, a homeowner returned from work to find that while he was out, someone broke into his home and stole four handguns and several rifles from locked cabinets inside his home.

Members of Meteghan RCMP responded and determined with the help of witnesses that the break-in occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on March 8. Police, with assistance from RCMP Police Dog Services, recovered all of the rifles in two different locations in the area. Four handguns still remain missing. They are described as:

• Sig Sauer P226R Elite Dark
• Sig Sauer P227R
• Springfield Armory XD40 Tactical
• Ruger Mark 3 Hunter

The serial numbers of the stolen firearms have been provided to police. All firearms were registered and were stored properly in locked cabinets inside the home. Meteghan RCMP is investigating this incident and is asking anyone with information about it to contact them at 902-645-2326. 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 # 2020330862

Police have charged four people after conducting a search of a residence in Dartmouth on March 6.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Drug Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, and the East Division Quick Response Unit, conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 0-100 block of Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth. Four people were arrested inside the residence without incident.  Investigators seized quantities of cash and crack cocaine.

A 49-year-old Dartmouth woman, 55-year-old Dartmouth man, 41-year-old Halifax woman and a 56-year-old Halifax man are all scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date to face one count each of possession for the purpose of drug trafficking.

Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity, to contact police or 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 via the P3 Tips App.

Police are investigating a report of a school bus struck by an unknown object this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 9:40 a.m. police received a report that a school bus had been struck by an unknown object while travelling in the area of Hilden Drive and Herring Cove Road at approximately 8:30 a.m. There were no students on board the bus at the time of the incident and no one was injured.

The investigation is in the early stages and police are asking anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact police or 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 via the P3 Tips App.

Halifax health care practitioner facing additional sexual assault charges

Investigators with the Sexual Assault Investigative Team (SAIT) of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have charged a Halifax health care practitioner in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in 2017.

On October 15, 2019, a woman contacted police to report that she had been sexually assaulted in May 2017 at the Qing Li Chinese Therapy Clinic located at 206-1535 Dresden Row in Halifax.

As a result of the investigation, SAIT members arrested a man at Police Headquarters on Gottingen Street in Halifax at approximately 12 p.m. yesterday. Xiao Han Li, 32, of Halifax, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face one count of sexual assault.

Out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and wellbeing, we are not releasing any further details regarding the incident. Police file 2019-147699 refers.

Police are asking anyone with any further information about this incident or any other crimes 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.

 

March 7, 2020, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia . . . Cumberland District RCMP is asking for help from the public to locate 50- year-old Benjamin Perry. Perry was last seen leaving a location in Upper Nappan at 3 p.m. today and has not been seen since. Police are concerned for his well being.

Perry is described as white, 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a grey sweatshirt and jeans.

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 about Benjamin Perry is asked to contact Cumberland District RCMP at 902-667-3859. 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 # 2020326658

At 12:50 a.m., 8 March, Halifax Regional Police responded to report of a Bomb Threat at the Liquor Dome Complex 1726 Argyle Street Halifax.  Approximately 1,300 patrons and staff were evacuated from the building.

Halifax Transit provided a bus as a temporary shelter for those that could not leave the area.

Multiple police units are currently on scene and are actively securing the area by moving patrons and pedestrian away from the area.

Traffic Blocked:  Police have blocked all vehicle and pedestrian traffic surrounding the Liquor Dome Complex: Argyle Street, Carmichael Street, Prince Street and Grafton Street.  The streets will remain closed for an extended period of time.

The investigation is in the early stages and an update will be provided at 5:00 a.m.

UPDATE:  A Police Service Dog and Handler trained in explosive detection attended and at 3:22 a.m., confirmed there was no explosive device inside the Liquor Dome complex.  At 3:38 a.m., all traffic was re-opened.  No one was injured during this incident.  However, hundreds of patrons were evacuated without their jackets and many could not leave the area.  Halifax Transit provided several buses as comfort shelters for those patrons that were stuck in the cold.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.  There is no suspect information at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.