June 3, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia . . . Nova Scotia RCMP wants Nova Scotians to know what happens when someone makes a threatening comment about a school.

Police investigate all calls involving threats to a school, even if the information is received through a third party or via social media. In every case, police attempt to get to the source of the information, and work with the school to determine whether the threat is genuine, or if it was a comment that was taken out of context, or not intended to be taken seriously. Police work with the school administration in cases like this to determine the best course of action, taking into account public safety and evaluating the risk.

The RCMP would like Nova Scotians to know that there could be serious criminal consequences to making a threat to a school. Investigating complaints where a false threat was made ties up police and school resources, when they could be better used in other areas. In some cases the school is either put in ‘hold and secure’ or ‘lockdown’ status which is best for student and staff safety, but causes significant worry for students, parents and staff, and disruption to the school day if the threat is determined to be false. In addition, police officers may be taken from other areas in order to assist with the response to these types of calls.

“We have seen an increase lately in complaints of threats to schools that turn out to be unfounded,” says Cpl. Jennifer Clarke of Nova Scotia RCMP. “Our goal is always public safety, and we will thoroughly investigate every call. We want people to understand it’s a significant impact on our resources to respond to these complaints, not to mention the impact it has on everyone involved, if the call is false,” she continues.

To contact police to report information about a threat at a school, call 902-490-5020 in HRM and 800-803-RCMP anywhere in Nova Scotia. If it’s an emergency, call 911

Help RCMP find driver of truck involved in collision

June 3, 2019, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia…The RCMP is asking for public help to find a driver involved in a collision with a utility pole on Caldwell Dr. in Eastern Passage this morning.

At approximately 11:40 a.m., Halifax District RCMP got a call that a truck collided with a utility pole near the intersection of Caldwell Rd. and Shore Rd. and then turned westbound on Shore Rd.

Upon arrival, police learned that a dark blue 2007 GMC truck with Nova Scotia license plate number MAA95 was driving southbound in the 2000 block of Caldwell Rd. It appeared to narrowly miss colliding with a white Jeep then collided head-on with the utility pole and came to rest in a ditch. The pole and vehicle sustained damage in the collision.  The truck backed out of the ditch and continued southbound on Caldwell Rd and then turned westbound on Shore Rd.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, including the occupants of the white Jeep that was narrowly missed, are asked to call 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. Police File # 19-77330 refers.

Significant drug seizure in Yarmouth

June 1, 2019, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP in Yarmouth have completed a seven-month investigation and seized drugs, cash, and firearms as a result of two searches that were conducted on May 30. The investigation was led by the Yarmouth/Clare RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, with assistance from members of Yarmouth RCMP and an RCMP Police Dog team. Following the searches, two men were arrested without incident and they remain in custody.

Police seized the following:

• Over $35,000 in cash,
• 2 modified handguns with ammunition,
• A significant quantity of Methamphetamine pills,
• A significant quantity of processed and packaged marihuana, including ‘shatter’,
• A significant quantity of cocaine,
• Steroid pills,
• Several scales and packaging material.

Robert Thomas Greenslade, 41, of Yarmouth, and Andrew Nhi Van Pham, 45, formerly of Yarmouth, have both been charged with the following offences:

• Trafficking Cocaine
• Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Trafficking in Cannabis
• Possession of Cocaine
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Possession of Cannabis
• Conspire to commit an indictable offence x 2
• Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose x 2
• Careless use of a firearm x 2
• Unsafe storage of a firearm x 2
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon x 2

Both have been remanded and will return to Yarmouth Provincial Court on June 3. The investigation is ongoing. File # 2019166642 refers.

This is another example of how methamphetamine has been making its way into many small communities in Nova Scotia and is causing a devastating  effect on drug users and their families.

Anyone with any information on drug dealers or other criminals committing crimes can submit an anonymous tip  to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App

 

Police seek public’s assistance identifying suspect in break and enter

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a break and enter that occurred yesterday morning in Halifax.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. police were called to a report of a break and enter that had just occurred at a residence in the 0-100 block of Flamingo Drive in Halifax. The home owner, an 81-year-old woman who was home at the time, discovered a man in her residence.  When the home owner asked the man what he was doing in her residence he left and fled the area on foot. The home owner discovered that the man had taken cash and a number of pieces of jewelry that held significant sentimental value for her.

The suspect is described as white man with a moustache approximately 30-40 years old. He was wearing a black jacket, black ball cap and blue jeans.

Investigators are asking anyone who has information the man’s identity or 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 using the P3 Tips App. Police file 19-74195 refers.

At 2:00 a.m. on May 29, 2019 officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Irving on 10 Highfield Park Dr. in Dartmouth.  A male suspect entered the store and told the clerk he had a weapon and demanded cash.  No weapon was seen.  The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.  There were no injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, 6’ tall, 200lbs, around 25 years old, clean shaven wearing a light blue hoodie, navy ball cap, beige pants and white shoes.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked 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.

At 11:38 p.m. on May 28, 2019 officers responded to a report of a robbery of a taxi driver in the area of the 6000 block of Young St. in Halifax.  A man got into the back seat of the taxi posing as a fare.  The suspect then put a knife to the taxi driver’s throat and demanded cash.  The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash to a waiting vehicle described as a dark sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Impala.

The taxi driver was not injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male with black hair, 6’2” tall and around 25 years old wearing a red light summer jacket and black jeans.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked 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.

May 28, 2019, Bass River, Nova Scotia… Colchester District RCMP is asking for help from the public to help solve a break, enter and theft from cottages located on Old Castlereagh Road in Bass River, Colchester County.

Seven cottages were broken into between May 24 and 25.  The suspect broke the windows out of the doors to gain entry. Various items were stolen. A trail camera captured a possible picture of the suspect and vehicle. The vehicle could possibly be a 93/94 Mercury Topaz bearing a possible New Brunswick License plate ending in 607.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact call Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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.

Help RCMP identify armed robbery suspect

May 27, 2019, Bible Hill Nova Scotia…On May 25 at approximately 3:45 a.m., Colchester District RCMP responded to a call that an armed robbery had happened in front of a residence on the 0-100 block of Main St. in Bible Hill.

At the time the call was made, the suspect had fled the scene. Once on scene, police spoke to the two victims of the robbery, a man and a woman. A preliminary investigation showed that the two victims were walking toward the residence when a man not known to them approached from behind, told them he had a gun and demanded they give him money. An altercation happened where the suspect hit the woman in the face with the handgun. The suspect then took off running and went out of sight behind apartment building on Main. St. The woman was treated by EHS for minor injuries at the scene.

The suspect is described as white, 6-foot-tall man. He was wearing black or grey pants, a black sweater and a white and black bandana pulled over his nose and mouth.

The investigation is ongoing and led by the Colchester District RCMP General Investigation Section.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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.

Police File #2019730452 refers.

Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a theft that occurred last month at NSCC, Woodlawn Rd., Dartmouth.

On April 18, police received a report of a theft that had occurred the previous day at approximately 2 p.m., at the Nova Scotia Community College located at 21 Woodlawn Road in Dartmouth. An unknown man broke into students’ lockers and stole property. The man then exited the school and left the area in a vehicle.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 40’s wearing a beige ball hat, brown bomber style coat, white striped shirt, dark pants and brown shoes. The suspect left in a 2007-2010 gray Hyundai Santa Fe with grey alloy rims.

Investigators are asking anyone who has information the man’s identity or 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 using the P3 Tips App.Police file 19-54821 refers. Photos of the person of interest and his vehicle are attached.

Police investigate Dartmouth shooting

At 3:05 a.m. on Saturday May 25, 2019, Halifax Regional Police received a report of someone shot at 0-20 block of Chebucto Lane in Dartmouth.  Officers responded to the area and found a man who had been shot.  The male was transported by EHS to the QE11 Health Sciences Centre where he remains in stable condition.

At this time the investigation is in the preliminary stages and more information will be released when available.

Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating and are asking anyone with information about this shooting 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.