Investigation into suspicious fire under way

June 12, 2024, Liverpool, Nova Scotia… Queens District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Liverpool.

On May 13, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Queens District RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a structure fire on Main St.

The structure, an abandoned home, was destroyed by the fire. No one was injured in the incident.

From the information and evidence gathered, investigators believe the fire is suspicious in nature.

The investigation, led by Queens District RCMP, remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about this fire is asked to contact Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721. 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 # 2024-640329 refers.

On May 30th, 2024, Woodstock NB Police Force received a complaint from a lady who had fallen victim to a “distraction scam” and in turn, had her debit card stolen and used with a substantial loss.
The victim was walking to her vehicle after shopping at a grocery store she was distracted by a male who pointed something unsafe on her car. While the male was distracting the victim at the rear of the vehicle, it is believed that another suspect entered the passenger side of the vehicle and stole cards from her wallet.

The card was since used for several large purchases over the next two days between Woodstock and Port Hawkesbury, Cape Breton, NS.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can call Nova scotia Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 app.

The following are persons of interest in these crimes:

Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a witness in the homicide of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach.

On April 22, at approximately 5:05 p.m., police responded to a report of an injured person in the parking lot of a shopping centre at 7001 Mumford Road. Officers located a 16-year-old youth who was taken to hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.

On that day, a driver of a motorcycle was witness to some of the incident and provided aid to the victim. The driver of the cruiser motorcycle was wearing grey pants, a dark-coloured jacket with stripes on the sleeves and a black helmet.

Investigators have taken all steps but have not been able to identify the driver. Police are asking the individual or anyone with information on their identity to call police at 902-490-5020.

Police file 24-77826 refers.

On June 10^th 2024 Wagmatcook RCMP responded to report of an attempted home invasion involving a firearm. Police are looking to locate and arrest two suspects involved in this incident.

Anyone with any information about this incident or any other crime can submit a tip anonymously at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 app or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

June 10, 2024, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a man for murder, following a homicide investigation on Sunday.

On June 9, at 4:16 p.m., a man contacted the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment to report that he had murdered a woman inside his residence. With the assistance of Halifax Regional Police, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment members responded to a home on Agincourt Crescent in Cole Harbour. Police surrounded the residence, and after several attempts to have the man exit the home, officers safely arrested a 76-year-old man.

A 74-year-old woman was found deceased inside.

Edmund Joseph Organ, 76, has been charged with Murder. He is currently in custody and scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 10, 2024.

The investigation is on-going, and is led by the Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, and the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment.

Police file # 24-77149 refers.

Anyone with any information about any crime can report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or via the P3 app or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

June 10, 2024, Timberlea, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged three people with firearms offences following a disturbance in Timberlea.

On June 6, just after midnight, members from the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to an apartment complex on St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. after someone reported hearing a man yelling about having a gun.

Through investigation, officers identified a nearby parked vehicle as being involved. The two occupants, a 25-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man, were arrested for having open liquor in the vehicle. Police searched the vehicle and located a modified firearm, ammunition, and a small quantity of what is believed to be crystal methamphetamine.

A third suspect, a 31-year-old man, was located nearby and also safely arrested.

Dakoda Foeller, 31, Brian Christmas, 36, and Makayla Augustine, 25, have been charged with multiple weapons offences:

• Careless Use of a Firearm
• Unsafe Storage Contrary to Regulations
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing it is Unauthorized
• Unauthorized Possession in Motor Vehicle
• Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of a Firearm Obtained by the Commission of an Offence

Additionally, the following charges have been laid:

Dakoda Foeller

• Use of a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence
• Driving While Disqualified
• Possession Contrary to a Firearm Prohibition Order (two counts)

Brian Christmas

• Possession Contrary to a Firearm Prohibition Order
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Makayla Augustine

• Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Foeller and Christmas were remanded into custody, to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on June 10, at 9:30 a.m.

Augustine was released on conditions to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on July 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Police file # 24-75313 refers.

Anyone with any information about any crime can call Crime Stoppers and report anonymously at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can submit a tip on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

June 10, 2024, Bangor, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is appealing to the public for any information in relation to a fire at a historic sawmill and museum.

On June 8, at approximately 4 a.m., Meteghan RCMP Detachment, along with several fire departments in the area, responded to a structure fire on Bangor Rd., in Bangor. Upon arrival, the structure was fully engulfed in flames with only a partial unit of the building still standing.

Fire services were able to extinguish the fire but not before the building had been destroyed. No one was inside the building at the time, and no injuries have been reported.

The Office of the Fire Marshal was engaged; the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Responding officers canvassed neighbours for information and any video surveillance. At this time, there is no evidence to suggest the fire was criminal in nature nor connected to any past incidents in the community. The Meteghan RCMP is, however, now appealing to the public for any information that may help them advance the investigation.

If you have information on the Le Moulin de Bangor fire, please contact the Meteghan RCMP Detachment at 902-645-2326. 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.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 12:54 a.m. officers responded to a shooting that had just occurred in the area of the 100 block of Albro Lake Road. Officers located a man who had been shot. The man was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information 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.

Police file 24-77826 refers

Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred earlier this week in Dartmouth and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

At approximately 6:40 a.m. officers responded to a shooting that had just occurred in the area of the 100 block of Colford Avenue. Officers located a man who had been shot. The man was taken to hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fired multiple shots at the victim, who was waiting at a bus stop in the area, then fled on a motorcycle. It is believed that the suspect was in the area of the MacKay Bridge shortly after the incident.

The suspect is described as a man wearing a black jacket over a grey hooded sweatshirt, dark coloured jeans and sneakers and black helmet. The suspect was riding a blue and grey sport style motorcycle.

Anyone with information 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.

Police file 24-73829 refers.

On June 5th, 2024, Meteghan RCMP received a complaint for a stolen truck in Saint Bernard,
Digby County, N.S. The theft occurred between June 4th 9:00 pm and June 5th 5:00 a.m.
Vehicle description:

• Make: Dodge Ram
• Model: 1500 Sport
• Year: 2020
• Color: Flame Red
• Plate #: GFP865
• With running boards, after markets black rims and a sunroof.

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Meteghan RCMP at 902 902 645 2326 or can report about this crime or any other crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or on-line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app. The following is a similar truck but not exact. Police file 2024-767141 refers.