November 11, 2024, Greenhill, Nova Scotia… The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime unit (NEN MCU) is investigating after human remains were found in a burned vehicle on MacLean Rd. in Greenhill.

On November 9 at approximately 2:10 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned burned vehicle on MacLean Rd. in Greenhill. Responding officers located human remains inside the vehicle. The circumstances around this incident are considered suspicious.

The ongoing investigation is led by the NEN MCU and supported by the Pictou County District RCMP, Southwest Nova Major Crime unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. There is no evidence at this time to suggest any risk to the public.

The investigation is in the initial stages and no further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at (902) 485-4333 and reference file number 2024-1655384. 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 #: 2024-1655384

On Monday, November 11, 2024 at approximately 8:00 AM, Cape Breton Regional Police were dispatched to a report of windows being smashed out of a vehicle near the entrance to the Emera Centre, located at 175 King Street, North Sydney. Two windows of the vehicle were completely shattered between the hours of 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 10^th, 2024 and 7:00 AM on Monday, November 11^th, 2024 with a large rock which was located inside the vehicle. The investigation at this time is on-going, and anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Cape Breton Regional Police at 902-563-5151. 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 #: 2024-073702

On July 30^th, 2024, police and fire responded to 76 Pitt Street, Sydney Mines regarding a suspicious fire at a vacant property. Deputy Fire Marshall attended the suspicious fire and deemed it the same as a set fire. Police are requesting assistance in this matter.

Anyone with information is asked to Cape Regional Police or 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: 2024048597

November 8, 2024, Oxford, Nova Scotia… Cumberland County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Christopher Charles Mattinson, 33, from Oxford, is wanted and facing the following charges:

• Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm When Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (x2)
• Possession of a Restricted Firearm/Prohibited Weapon with Ammo
• Weapons Possession Contrary to Order and Fail to Surrender Authorization (x2)
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Flight from Police
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order (x2)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (x2)

Mattinson is described as 6-foot-7, 190 lbs. He has dark brown hair and hazel eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Mattinson, and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Christopher Mattinson is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-243-2181. 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 #: 2024-1638334

November 5, 2024, Timberlea, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating mischief at controlled access points along the Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea (BLT) trail system.

On November 3, at approximately 10:30 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of mischief on the BLT trail from Timberlea to Hubley. At this time, it’s believed that a total of ten gates preventing motorized access were vandalized sometime during the previous night. Damage is estimated in the thousands of dollars.

As the investigation continues, investigators are appealing to the public for information.

Anyone with information 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.

November 4, 2024, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest following an incident in Eastern Passage.

Nicholas Arthur Lees, 45, from the Halifax Regional Municipality, is wanted and facing charges of Failing to Comply with a Release Order (two counts).

Lees is described as 6-foot, 200 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Lees, and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Arthur Lees is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call 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.

File #: 24-149758

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident where a man was sprayed with a sensory irritant in Bedford last week.

On November 1, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call in the 0-10 block of Lake Drive. Officers located a 65-year-old man who had been sprayed with a sensory irritant. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male youth, approximately 15 to 17-years-old, and approximately 5’10” tall.  At the time of the incident, he was wearing all black clothing, a black hat, a black cross-body bag, and his face was covered.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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.

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November 1, 2024, Whites Lake, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a break and enter in Whites Lake.

On October 31, at approximately 1:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a home near the 3000 block of Prospect Rd. Investigators learned that a man was seen breaking into the residence before leaving the area with valuables; he fled in a white Volkswagen Jetta.

A short time later, an RCMP officer observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop but the driver refused pull over. In the interest of public safety, a pursuit was not initiated.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., the man of interest was seen fleeing on foot after the Volkswagen he was driving crashed at the intersection of Prospect Rd. and St Margarets Bay Rd. in Beechville. A search was conducted with assistance from Police Dog Services and Halifax Regional Police, but the man was not located.

The man is described as white and in his mid-to-late twenties. He’s about 5-foot-8 and 150-160 lbs. He has short brown hair, a goatee and abrasions on his face and arms. At the time of the break-in, the man was wearing a grey t-shirt and dark pants.  

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident 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.

File #: 24-149638, 24-149693

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Halifax.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call and an injured person in the 1900 block of Robie Street. Officers located a man who had been shot. The man was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the early stages.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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.

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating two break and enters that occurred in parking garages in Halifax early Sunday morning.

On October 27th at approximately 7:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter into the parking garage in the 200 block of Larry Uteck Blvd. During the investigation, officers determined approximately 15 vehicles had been broken into at that location as well as approximately 11 more vehicles in a second parking garage located in the 200 block area of Larry Uteck Blvd. The investigation is ongoing.

The first suspect is described as a white man, slim build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark boots, blue jeans a gray waist length hooded jacket, a green baseball type hat and a scarf. The second suspect is described as a white man, slim build. At the time of the incident, he had a short beard, was wearing all dark clothing and a black baseball type hat with a red Toronto Raptors logo on it. The suspects left the area in a white four door Volkswagen. 

Police encourage anyone who believes their property may have been stolen from their vehicle to file a report with police.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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