RCMP urges safety as Hurricane Dorian approaches

 

September 6, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia . . . With Hurricane Dorian continuing to track toward our province, the RCMP urges citizens to be mindful of the dangers that the storm may present.

As the storm approaches, it is important to remember that extreme weather will result in hazardous conditions, decreased visibility and possible hydro-planing on our roads and highways. Drivers may also encounter wind-blown debris on the road and sudden flooding which can be dangerous for motorists and detrimental to highway conditions. The RCMP encourage the public to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and refrain from unnecessary travel until after the storm has passed and clean-up efforts are complete. If you must travel, allow for additional travel time, let someone know your destination, slow down, watch for pooling water and use your hazard signals if you must stop along the way.

The RCMP encourages the public to maintain a safe viewing distance along beaches and shorelines, well away from the water’s edge and stay completely off rocks, breakwaters, and piers where waves are breaking. Storm-driven waves and tides can cause unpredictable and deadly conditions, as anyone close to the coast could be swept into the ocean.

For further information on emergency preparedness, visit the Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office Web site https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/emergency-management-office.

Police charge five people after search of illegal cannabis dispensary

Police have charged five people after conducting a search of an illegal cannabis dispensary yesterday in Bedford.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., members of the Drug Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and West Division Community Response Officers, conducted a search warrant at East Coast Greenery located at 793 Bedford Highway in Bedford. Investigators seized almost $8,000, approximately 10 pounds of cannabis, over 4 pounds of hashish and approximately 14,000 other cannabis products.

Five people were arrested at the location without incident:

• Noah Mansfield Greiss, 28, of Halifax
• Jason Paul Pelley, 40, of Dartmouth
• Stephanie Alexandra Clarke, 30, of Dartmouth
• Troy William Power, 28, of Halifax
• Nicholos Quinlan Hood, 32, of Willamswood

The five accused are scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court today to face charges of:

• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing contrary to Section 9(2) of the Cannabis Act
• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling contrary to Section 10(2) of the Cannabis Act
• Possession for the use in production or distribution of illicit cannabis contrary to Section 13(1) of the Cannabis Act
• Possession of property obtained by crime contrary to 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

The only legal way to buy recreational cannabis in Nova Scotia is through the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Cannabis retail and online outlets. The only legal way for Canadians to access medical cannabis is through Health Canada.

If anyone has information about illegal sales, they are encouraged to report it to 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 P3Tips App.

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