May 15, 2019, Canso, Nova Scotia . . . Guysborough District RCMP, with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Underwater Recovery Team, located and recovered a golf cart that had been stolen during a break and enter to the Stan Rogers Folk Festival site in April. Tips and information were that were provided from community members helped police find the cart, which was found in the water at the end of the government wharf in Canso.

The investigation is continuing with assistance from RCMP Property Crime Scene Examiners and the Northeast Nova Forensic Identification Section. Anyone with information concerning this or any other offences to contact Guysborough District RCMP in Canso at 902-366-2440. 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 # 2019502535

Pilot parks aircraft after laser shone into cockpit

May 14, 2019, Greenwood, Nova Scotia . . . At 8:58 p.m. last evening a Canadian Armed Forces pilot aborted a flight due to a laser being shone into the cockpit of the aircraft. The CC-130 Hercules was on the taxiway when the laser incident occurred, and because of the incident, the flight was aborted. Witnesses reported the laser came from the area South of the base. RCMP patrolled the area but did not locate a suspect.

“Lasers present a serious risk to aviation. They can impair the pilots’ vision, therefore putting at risk the lives of all occupants and people on the ground,” said LCol B. Baker, Deputy Commander 14 Wing Greenwood. “Incidents involving lasers pointed at airplanes cause the flight to be cancelled automatically for investigation and safety of the crews.  In Greenwood where search and rescue flights operate routinely, this could also affect the safety of those in need of assistance.”

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kingston RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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.

May 14, 2019, Timberlea, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to identify the suspect in a May 11 assault.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a call about the assault on Greenwood Ave. in Timberlea.

It was reported that a verbal altercation happened between a man driving a car and a man standing outside a home. The driver got out of the vehicle and punched the other man the face. The driver then got back into his vehicle and continued on Greenwood Ave. toward Eisener St.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

The suspect and victim are not known to each other. The suspect is described as white male in his late 20s with a stocky build and short brown or blond hair. The suspect vehicle is described as a light green or olive 4-door Ford.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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 #19-66014

Homicide of Raymond Paul Chase remains unsolved

May 13, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of 34-year-old Raymond Paul Chase of Dartmouth.

On May 13, 1999, at 9:28 p.m. Raymond Paul CHASE of Coventry Lane, Dartmouth, pulled into the driveway of his home driving his 1998 Chevrolet truck. As Mr. CHASE was exiting his vehicle, he was approached by a lone suspect who shot Mr. CHASE, killing him instantly. The killer then ran to a waiting vehicle on Coventry Lane adjacent to the victim’s driveway, where he jumped into the passenger seat. The vehicle fled the scene headed towards Colby Drive.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Raymond Paul Chase. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this 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 # 06-96079

Police continue to investigate the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright

May 13, 2019, North Preston, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright.

At about 10:45 p.m. on May 13, 2009, Mr. Wright (aka Rutu) arrived at a residence on 16 Clarence St., North Preston. He was standing in a shared driveway when a series of gunshots were fired in his direction from a vehicle driving by. Mr. Wright was shot and later died in hospital. According to police, those responsible for the shooting immediately left the area in the vehicle.

The investigation, to date, has led police to believe the victim was not alone in the driveway when he was shot and that he was not the intended target. Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright to come forward to speak with investigators with the goal of ultimately leading to an arrest in this case. Any piece of information could prove useful to investigators.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jerell Aaron Wright. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this 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 # 09-67876

May 10, 2019, Lake Echo, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a stolen truck from a residence in Lake Echo.

Between 6 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. yesterday, a grey 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 truck was stolen from the driveway of a residence on Thomas St. The truck had a lift kit and black rims with large tires. There was no licence plate attached on the truck, only a temporary sticker in the front passenger side window.

Anyone with information about this 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.

Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks and homicide investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

Tanya’s body was found deceased beside St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School in Halifax on May 11, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. Investigators were able to trace her movements until approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 and urge anyone who witnessed anything in the area of the school around that time to contact police.

Investigators believe that Tanya knew her assailant(s) and there are people who have information who have not yet spoken to police that could help solve Tanya’s murder. They hope that the passage of time may encourage 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 Tanya’s 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.

This 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

May 9, 2019, North Preston, Nova Scotia… At approximately 2:40 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to shots fired outside a residence on Clarence St.

Police attended and located empty casings near a parked vehicle in the driveway of the complainant’s residence. The vehicle had been struck by the gun shots. No one was injured in this incident. Police continue to canvass the area to determine the circumstances of this incident.

The investigation is being led by the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance of the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Halifax Regional Police K9 team.

Investigators are asking anyone with information on this incident 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.