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Police Continue to Investigate Murder of Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi

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Today marked the first anniversary of the murder of Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At 1:38 a.m. on September 17, 2017 police were called to 36 Montgomery Court in relation to a 20-year-old man who required immediate medical assistance. EHS transported the man to hospital where he later died.

Police transported a man and a woman, known to the deceased, from the scene to police headquarters for questioning in relation to the death. A 27-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, both of Halifax, were arrested, but later released without charges.

An autopsy was conducted by the Medical Examiner’s Office; however, more in-depth testing was required to determine the manner of death. The Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide and identified the victim as 20-year-old Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi of Halifax.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could advance the investigation and hope the passage of time may encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward to police with what they know. They are urging anyone who knows something about Sardar’s murder 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.

Police investigate a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred overnight in Burnside

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Police are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred overnight in the Burnside area of Dartmouth.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. September 14, police along with Halifax Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of several vehicles on fire at 50 John Savage Drive in Dartmouth. The vehicles were located in a fenced lot at the rear of the location. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, however it is believed to be suspicious.

Anyone who has information on this incident is asked 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 are seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglar in Dartmouth

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Police attempting to identify suspect in break and enter.

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a break and enter in Dartmouth.

On September 3 police responded to a commercial intrusion alarm at Safety First at 116 Thorne Street in Dartmouth.  A man had broken out a window and entered the business. He fled the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival. The suspect did not take any property from the business.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ tall, thin, with short hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black ball cap, sunglasses, and a black t-shirt over a gray long sleeve shirt.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man is asked 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 Investigate Serious Motorcycle & Vehicle Collision-Victoria Rd, Dartmouth

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Police Investigate Motorcycle & Vehicle Collision

At 1:40 p.m., on September 15, 2018, Halifax Regional Police responded to a motorcycle & vehicle collision at Victoria Road and the 111 Highway, Dartmouth.  A motorcycle travelling North bound on Victoria Road collided with a car in the centre/median lane, a van then collided with the motorcycle.  An adult male operating the motorcycle sustained life threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital.

The investigation is in the early stages and investigators with the Accident Investigation and Forensic Identification Section and are conducting the investigation.  At this time it is not known if charges are pending.

Police are asking anyone with information about 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Polaris ATV Stolen from Lower Sackville

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On September 14, 2018, a Polaris RZR900 side by side ATV was stolen out of the compound behind Freedom Cycle on Cobequid Road in Lower Sackville.  Suspect(s) gained entry by cutting the fence and pushing the ATV out.  The ATV has an MSRP of $18,990. It was brand new and un-plated.  The photo attached is of an identical ATV inside the showroom.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man is asked 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.

 

Robbery in Yarmouth County

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September 14, 2018, Plymouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia . . . At 8 a.m. on September 13, a 77-year-old man was going into a barn on his property when he was grabbed from behind and dragged to his vehicle by two unknown men. The men forced the victim to hand over an undisclosed amount of money. The men, who wore black clothing including face masks, then forced the victim to drive them to a nearby gravel pit where they took his cell phone, then threw his keys away. The suspects walked away from the pit on foot. The victim sustained a minor injury to his face during the altercation.

The victim found his keys and drove back home. The RCMP was contacted via 911, and Yarmouth Rural and Town detachments responded, using a police dog to attempt to locate the suspects. RCMP Forensic Identification Services is assisting with the investigation, as well as the Yarmouth/ Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU). RCMP have canvassed the area and continue to look for the suspects, who remain at large.

The suspects are described as two men wearing black clothing and black face masks. They had a black backpack, and one of the men had a neck tattoo. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106. – please quote File# 20181373198. 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 attempting to identify suspect in Dartmouth break and enter

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Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a break and enter in Dartmouth.

On September 3 police responded to a commercial intrusion alarm at Safety First at 116 Thorne Street in Dartmouth.  A man had broken out a window and entered the business. He fled the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival. The suspect did not take any property from the business.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ tall, thin, with short hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black ball cap, sunglasses, and a black t-shirt over a gray long sleeve shirt.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man is asked 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 Investigate Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Collision at Willett and Chelsea

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Police Investigate Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Collision

At approx. 9:03 pm, September 12, Halifax Regional Police responded to Willett St and Chelsea Lane, Halifax, for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, an adult male , was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents 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.

Homicide of Jerell Aaron Wright

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Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Jerell Aaron WRIGHT

 Homicide
DOB: 02/10/1989The 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.

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.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jerell Aaron WRIGHT should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.
 

Missing Person Rhonda Joyce Louise Wilson

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Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Rhonda Joyce Louise WILSON

 Missing Person
DOB: 25/06/1971

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 disappearance of Rhonda Joyce Louise WILSON.

On August 10th, 2002 Rhonda’s husband reported to New Minas RCMP that she left their Kentville home on August 7th at approximately 9:30 p.m. to go for a walk and did not return. Wilson, a mother of three, was 31-years-old at the time of her disappearance.

During the course of the investigation there have been several possible sightings of WILSON; however, none were ever substantiated. To date, there has been no activity on her bank accounts.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Rhonda Joyce Louise WILSON should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.