HRP launches annual Operation Fall-Back

Students are heading back to university next week, which means Halifax Regional Police launches its Operation Fall-Back campaign. The campaign was created in 2004 in response to concerns raised by citizens. The campaign aims to reduce noise complaints, property damage and public intoxication in the south end of Halifax.

Operation Fall-Back runs throughout the month of September. Halifax Regional Police implements increased high-visibility patrols and directed enforcement in known complaint areas. Officers continue to work closely with community groups, university officials and student representatives to help prevent any issues through education and enforcement.

Halifax Regional Police would like to emphasize that community safety is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone can help play a role. Citizens are encouraged to report any concerns about quality-of-life issues, such as noise, public impairment and/or safety.

Help RCMP find trailer stolen in Montague Gold Mines

August 29, 2019, Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help locating a trailer reported stolen between August 24 and 27 from a home on Montague Mines Rd. in Montague Gold Mines.

The trailer is described as a white, 27-foot Fun Finder Model XT275 with a garage on the back and a red and black slash design on the side. There is a Nova Scotia licence plate with the number T384190 attached to it.

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 # 19-122700

Note to media: A photo of the trailer is attached.

Help RCMP find truck stolen in Lower Sackville

August 29, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help locating a truck reported stolen at 11:45 a.m. on August 27 from a business in the 700 block of Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville.

The truck is described as a 2017 black Ford F150 Platinum truck. There is an Ontario licence plate with the number AY90772 attached to it.

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 #19-122757

Police continue to investigate murder of Rickey Walker

 

Sunday will mark the third anniversary of the murder of Rickey Walker, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

 

At approximately 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 2016, 48-year-old Rickey Walker was located in medical distress behind John McNeil Elementary School at 62 Leaman Drive in Dartmouth. He was subsequently transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

 

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Rickey’s murder and hope that the passage of time encourages someone 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 into Rickeys murder. Anyone with information 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

 

Rickey’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 the 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.

 

Halifax Regional Police file #16-132337 refers.

At 9:40 last evening a male entered a business at 287 Lacewood Drive in Halifax.  He approached the clerk and demanded money.  No weapons were mentioned or observed.  He obtained a quantity of cash and fled the area.  Police were able to identify the suspect however no arrests have been made at the time of this report.  The suspect is described as a white male, 45 years of age, wearing a grey track suit and black ball hat.  No one was injured during the incident.

 

At 9:15 last evening HRP officers attended a residence in the 200 block of Victoria Road in Dartmouth in an attempt to arrest a male in relation to previous charges.  The male grabbed a knife and stated he would not surrender himself to police.  Police have been negotiating with this subject throughout the evening and at the time of this report they are still attempting negotiations.  One block of Victoria Road is currently shut down to vehicles.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax regional Police at 902 490 5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stopers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

September 5, 2019, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia . . . Colchester District RCMP is requesting public assistance to identify three individuals who are believed to be involved in a theft which occurred at a pet store in Lower Truro on September 4.

Two people entered the business where they distracted the employees away from the front counter, while the third person entered the business and removed a large amount of money from the till, undetected.

Colchester District RCMP is requesting assistance to identify the people involved. Surveillance photos from the business were obtained with their images. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902 893-6824. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stopers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App. Police file # 20191350480 refers.

August 29, 2019, Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help locating a trailer reported stolen between August 24 and 27 from a home on Montague Mines Rd. in Montague Gold Mines.

The trailer is described as a white, 27-foot Fun Finder Model XT275 with a garage on the back and a red and black slash design on the side. There is a Nova Scotia licence plate with the number T384190 attached to it.

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 # 19-122700

August 29, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help locating a truck reported stolen at 11:45 a.m. on August 27 from a business in the 700 block of Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville.

The truck is described as a 2017 black Ford F150 Platinum truck. There is an Ontario licence plate with the number AY90772 attached to it.

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 #19-122757

Today marks the 20^th anniversary of the murder of Jason MacCullough and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Jason’s body was found on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1999. There is no indication the 19-year-old was involved in any type of criminal activity, leading investigators to believe his death was a random act.

It is believed Jason was passing through the area while walking home and used the well-known short-cut between the buildings. Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Investigators continue to urge these people to come forward and report anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail.

Anyone with information about the murder of Jason MacCullough is asked to contact the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at 902-490-5333. 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 P3Tips App.

Jason’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 the 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.

Police Investigate a Weapons Call – Bedford

At 12:38 a.m. 28 August, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured male with a stab wound in the 200 block of Innovation Drive Bedford.  Patrol officers along with a Police Service Dog responded to the area and conducted a through search of the area.  Officers located the injured male (18 yrs), with a non-life-threatening injury to a hand.  Police also located three other teenage males believed to be involved on Innovation Drive.

The injured male has been transported to the hospital and police are not looking for any other suspects.  Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages.  It is not known at this time if charges are pending.

Police are asking anyone with information about either 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.

Police file: 19-123114 refers.