April 15, 2025, Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia… Inverness County District RCMP recovered four stolen firearms near a school in Whycocomagh.

On April 10, at approximately 2 p.m., officers responded to a report of firearms being located on the ground near a school.

Upon arrival, officers were led to the firearms, which were found to be rusty and covered in grass. The firearms were subsequently seized. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that they had been stolen during a previous break and enter in Whycocomagh in June 2024.

Anyone with information about the stolen firearms is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 2025-473579

April 14, 2025, Mavillette, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a theft of lobsters that occurred in Mavillette.

On April 13, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a commercial building on Peter Dugas Rd. Officers learned that sometime between 5:00 p.m. on April 12 and 8:30 a.m. on April 13, someone damaged a garage door, accessed the building, and stole two crates of live lobsters.

The value of the lobsters is over $2000.

Investigators believe that a small dark coloured truck or SUV with a broken rear window may have been used in the offence.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326, or local police. 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 #: 2025-483178

April 9th, 2025, Colchester RCMP received a report of a theft of a 2018 John Deere Tractor With a front-end loader attached . Property was taken from the Green Diamond Dealership at 53 Hub Centre road in Upper Onslow between February 28th and March 8th. Photos below are Stock images.

2018 John Deere 620 R and 2018 John Deere 6130r stolen.

Anyone with any information about this theft or any other crime can call Colchester RCMP at 902 893 6820. Anonymous tips can be sent to: www.crimestopper.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app. Police file number 2025 461212 refers.

Man charged with multiple offences in drug trafficking investigation

April 12, 2025, Ohio, Nova Scotia… The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged a man with drug trafficking offences as part of an investigation that began in 2024.

On April 10, the Southwest Nova RCMP SCEU executed a search warrant at a home on Hwy. 203 in Ohio. Officers safely arrested a man and seized cocaine (1.1kgs), cannabis (3.3 kgs), unstamped tobacco (60K cigarettes), cash ($50K), paraphernalia associated to drug trafficking, and a machete.

James Edward Reid, 64, of Ohio, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the Purpose of Selling (cannabis)
• Selling Unstamped Cannabis – Excise Act
• Unlawful possession or sale of tobacco products – Excise Act
• Selling of Tobacco Products and Raw Leaf Tobacco
• Possession Tobacco – No Taxes Paid – Revenue Act, Nova Scotia
• Possession Unstamped Tobacco – Revenue Act, Nova Scotia
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Reid was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Barrington Provincial Court on June 11 at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation, which is led by the Southwest Nova SCEU, is ongoing and is being assisted by Shelburne RCMP Detachment, Bridgewater Police Service, the Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia and the Department of Service Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

File # 2024-1381435

Note to media: A photo of some of the items seized is attached.

April 11, 2025, Millbrook, Nova Scotia… The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) continues to seek information from the public regarding the suspicious disappearance of Zachery Kellock.

On January 14, 2024, at approximately 4 p.m., Kellock left his home in Truro in a vehicle with two other people. When he had not returned two days later, his family reported him missing to the Truro Police Service. And when officers learned that Kellock was last seen on Millbrook First Nation, the RCMP took over the investigation.

“Zach’s disappearance was considered suspicious from day one,” says Cpl. Jennifer Tichonchuk, NEN MCU. “And we’ve been investigating his disappearance as a homicide.”

Since Kellock’s disappearance, investigators have continued to follow up on leads, with assistance from Colchester County District RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, and the Truro Police Service.

At the time of his disappearance, 23-year-old Kellock was described as 5-foot-10, 159 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark grey leather jacket.

“We know there are people out there who have information about Zach’s suspicious disappearance – information that will help us find answers for Zach’s loved ones,” says Cpl. Tichonchuk. “We’re asking them to come forward and share what they know; even the smallest detail could help our investigation.”

Anyone with information about Zachery Kellock’s disappearance is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. 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 #: 2024-67453

Note to media: A photo of Zachery Kellock is attached.

April 7, 2025, Pine Grove, Nova Scotia… The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (SWN MCU) is continuing its investigation into the homicide of Donny Lohnes and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward by releasing a video featuring his family.

On October 25, 2020, 57-year-old Donald (Donny) Derrick Lohnes was attacked outside his  home on Jippie Ave. in Pine Grove. Lohnes later died from injuries sustained during the attack. His death was ruled a homicide.

“We believe Donny was targeted by his attackers and that those responsible for his death thought he was involved in a dispute he wasn’t connected to,” says Cpl. Chris Marshall, SWN MCU. “Someone knows something; we hope that someone will come forward after seeing the pain Donny’s mom and brother are living with; we want to help bring them answers.” 

To date, more than 125 people have been interviewed, four crime scenes and several electronic devices have been forensically examined, and other exhibits have been sent to the RCMP National Forensic Laboratory.

“In December 2024, we installed a sign outside the Cookville RCMP detachment appealing for information from the public,” says Cpl. Marshall. “The sign generated new tips that brought us closer to finding out who’s responsible for Donny’s death. This video is another tool we’re using in an effort to solve his homicide.”

The case has been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in certain cases. The provincial reward line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about Lohnes’s death is asked to call the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Video link: RCMP investigators release video in continuing effort to solve homicide of Donny Lohnes

File #: 2020-160171

April 4, 2025, Middleton, Nova Scotia… Annapolis District RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store on Main St. in Middleton.

On April 3 at approximately 8:35 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery involving a knife. Investigators learned that a man entered the store wearing a mask and demanded money from the till while pointing what appeared to be a knife.

The man left on foot, going east on Main St.

The employee did not report any injuries and there were no other people in the store at the time.

The man is believed to be between 5-foot-8 and 6-foot-0. He was wearing black pants, a black zip-up hoodie, a black toque, and a white neck warmer covering his face. His boots were brown with black soles.

RCMP Police Dog Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services attended the initial call to support Annapolis District RCMP. The file is still under investigation.

Anyone who recognizes this man or who has information about this incident is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000. 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 #: 2025-434129