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.

March 5, 2020, Westphal, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen dump truck and to identity a suspect.

Between 8:55 p.m. and 9: 15 p.m. on February 24, a dump truck was stolen from a business parking lot on Hwy. 7 in Westphal. The video surveillance shows a small white car driving into the parking lot of the business next door, a man is then seen walking towards the stolen dump truck. The man gets into the dump truck and the truck drives away.

The truck is a white 2008 GMC C5500 dump truck with attached Nova Scotia licence plate 52466D. NDS Property Services is written on the doors of the truck. The suspect was wearing a black hoodie with a graphic on the front, blue jeans and black sneakers.

Anyone with information on the incident 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 # 20-26266

March 4, 2020, Seal Harbour, Nova Scotia… Sherbrooke RCMP is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in relation to an arson.

At 11:15 a.m. on February 5, RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire at a home on Seal Harbour Rd. in Seal Harbour. The fire department attended and extinguished the fire. The home was destroyed and the investigation determined that the fire was suspicious in nature.   No one was injured as a result of the fire.

Sherbrooke RCMP is looking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle that was parked on the side of Hwy. 316 in the Seal Harbour area during the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on February 5.

Police believe that the person driving that vehicle may have information about the fire.

If you have any information relating to the fire or the vehicle, please contact Sherbrooke RCMP at 902-522-2200. 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 # 2020168604

At 2:55 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred Home Depot 367 Lacewood Drive Halifax.  Staff reported approached a male suspected to be shoplifting saw blades who produced a box-cutter knife and fled to a waiting dark pickup truck.  No one was injured and the suspects are described as:

Suspect #1 – Unknown white male, late 20’s, thin build, brown hair, scruffy facial hair, wearing black parka with fur lined hood, high boot with tape.

Suspect #2 – Unknown white male, 50’s driving the vehicle.

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.

 

Police are warning the public of a highly potent synthetic opioid that was seized in a drug trafficking investigation in Halifax last month.

Over a two-week period in February, investigators in the Guns and Gangs Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by members from the Drug Unit, West Division Quick Response Unit, Emergency Response Team, Criminal Investigative Unit and Patrol Division conducted a number of searches in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. Through the investigation, investigators conducted a search of a residence on Dentith Road on February 12 and seized multiple items including approximately 1900 unknown pills.

As part of our standard protocol, the drugs were sent to Health Canada for analysis. Health Canada confirm that the tablets are isotonitazene, a synthetic opioid similar to but stronger than fentanyl. This is the first seizure of this drug in Halifax.

The pills were a white triangle shape with “M” scored on one side and “8” scored on the other. The appearance of the pill may lead people to believe they are consuming a different drug. Given the potency of the drug, a person may need several doses of naloxone to counter an overdose caused by isotonitazene.

Police are urging anyone who consumes the drug to seek immediate medical assistance.

More information on opioids is available at:

• https://novascotia.ca/opioid/
• https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/drug-prevention.html

RCMP arrests two people following firearm incident

March 3, 2020, Fall River, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP has arrested two people following the report of a firearm near a school yesterday.

On March 2 shortly after noon, Halifax District RCMP got a report of a man in possession of a firearm on a path near Lockview High School in Fall River. Police attended the school, ensured everyone was safe and began searching for the suspect.

Police then got information that there were two people together on the path and one was holding the firearm. Police were able to identify the suspects and contacted them by phone. The suspects gave their location and police went there, arresting the suspects without incident at a business on Fall River Rd.

Neither person had the firearm but they told police where it could be found. The firearm was recovered with assistance of the Halifax Regional Police K9 Unit.

A home on Fall River Rd. was searched and additional weapons and ammunition were seized.

The 15-year-old youth from Halifax is charged with:

• Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing it is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
• Manufacture of a Firearm

Colby Ivan James Chaulk, 18, of Fall River, is charged with:

• Unsafe Storage of a Firearm,
• Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Carrying Concealed Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing it is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Knowing it is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
• Manufacture of a Firearm

Both people were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court today. The youth will appear in Halifax Provincial Youth Court and Chaulk will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court.

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

Police file # 20-29016 refers.

 

 

 

March 3, 2020, Hopewell, Pictou County, Nova Scotia… Pictou County RCMP are searching for four suspects after an alleged home invasion in Hopewell, Pictou County.

RCMP were called just before 4 a.m. on February 27, to a home on Stellarton Trafalgar Rd. The homeowner heard someone entering the home through the back door, he went to check and the suspects sprayed him with a sensory irritant. The homeowner managed to exit the house and was able to see four suspects fleeing to a waiting vehicle. All suspects were wearing masks to hide their identity.

Police believe that the suspects had already been in the house during which they were able to steal car keys, garage door openers, and a Ruger .22 Calibre rifle. The rifle is pink and black camouflage coloured and has a Burris scope installed.

The homeowner called 911 and police responded to the area however no suspects or fleeing vehicle were located.

Police are reminding residents to secure their properties which may include locking your doors, the use of home security alarms and following the #9PMROUTINE.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 continuing.

File # 2020-276012

March 3, 2020, Limerock, Pictou County, Nova Scotia… Pictou County RCMP are searching for a vehicle and driver after a hit and run on Hwy. 104 near Limerock.

At approximately 10 p.m. on February 22, Pictou District RCMP responded to a complaint of a pedestrian hit and run on Hwy. 104 near Limerock. A 39-year-old Pictou County man was walking westbound on the highway and was struck from behind by a westbound vehicle, which did not stop. No description of the vehicle was obtained. The pedestrian was transported to hospital and is recovering from non-life threatening injuries to his leg.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 # 2020-255876

Help RCMP solve assault with a weapon

March 1, 2020, Braeshore, Pictou County, Nova Scotia… Pictou District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve an assault with a weapon that occurred last night in Braeshore, Pictou County.

Just after midnight on March 1, RCMP responded to a report of a man with a stab wound. The man was seen walking around the Pictou Rotary with no shoes or shirt on. The victim, a 39-year-old from Braeshore was taken to hospital via EHS with non-life threatening injuries.

Initial investigation determined that the assault took place at a home on Three Brooks Rd.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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.