UPDATE: Shooting in North Preston being investigated as a homicide

March 20, 2024, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to a homicide in North Preston.

On March 14, at approximately 4:23 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with assistance from Halifax Regional Police, responded to a report of a shooting on Downey Rd. Police responded immediately and located a man with a gunshot wound.

On March 18, the victim, 18-year-old Dieago Downey, succumbed to his injuries in hospital; the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has ruled his death a homicide.

“We’re appealing to people who witnessed the shooting or have information about the incident to come forward,” says Sgt. Withrow. “We’re talking about the life of a young man lost to a senseless act of violence. If you know what happened, or have video of the area around the time of the shooting, please contact investigators; your willingness to speak up could make a difference in identifying those responsible for Mr. Downey’s death.”

Investigators are also looking to speak with anyone who may have knowledge of Downey’s movements prior to the 4:23 p.m. 911 call.

The Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate and is asking anyone with information to contact police at 902-490-5020.

March 15, 2024, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to a shooting in North Preston that left one man with life-threatening injuries.

On March 14, at approximately 4:23 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with assistance of Halifax Regional Police, responded to a report of a shooting on Downey Rd. Police immediately responded and located an 18-year-old man outside with an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers provided first aid until EHS arrived. The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance with life threatening injuries.

Throughout the investigation, officers found numerous shell casings and damage consistent with bullet holes. No other injuries have been reported to police.

At this time, the Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is continuing to investigate. Investigators do not believe this was a random act, and the investigation is ongoing with a police presence still at the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. If 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 are investigating an assault that occurred this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., police responded to the 200 block of Wyse Road in relation to an injured person. Officers located a man in his 50s with non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

The investigation is in the early stages and a police presence will remain in the area for an extended period of time. Additional information will be provided if it becomes available.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a home invasion and shooting that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 1 a.m., police responded to a residence in the 6000 block of London Street for reports gun fire. The suspects entered the residence where a firearm was discharged. A vehicle fled the scene in what was described as a sliver or grey Dodge Ram pickup truck. There were no reported injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a break and enter that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., police responded to a residence in the 0 to 100 block of Thistle Street for a break and enter in progress. The suspect fled when approached by the homeowners. The suspect fled and was last seen headed in the direction of Mic Mac Mall. There were no reported injuries. 

This suspect is described to police as a man with a scruffy beard who is approximately 5’5” to 5’6” tall, who was carrying a light-colored backpack and wearing dark clothing, including, a dark winter jacket and a blue and white toque.

The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

On 2024-03-07 Cumberland County RCMP received a complaint of a stolen 2018 CAN-AM Commander Side by Side. Side by side is black in color with complete enclosure and light bar on top. Plate is NS AT641. Item was taken from Mount Pleasant Road in Mount Pleasant NS on March 7^th between 0030 and 0700. Side by Side currently has its tires on.

Police file: 2024301583 refers.

Anyone with information on this crime can call Cumberland RCMP at 902 667 3859. Anonymous tips can be left for this crime or any other crime on the Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers website at www.crimestopper.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477(TIPS).

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 3:20 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the area of the 1000 block of Barrington Street. A man with a knife approached another man, who was walking in the area and demanded his property. The suspect fled the area with the victim’s wallet. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described to police as being a white man, who was wearing a dark black or blue waist length coat, black boots with grey fur trim and a baseball hat.

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.

Officers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who approached a girl this afternoon on the way home from school. 

At 4:30 p.m. on March 29, police were advised that on March 8 between 3:05 and 3:15 p.m., a 10-year-old girl was walking home from school on Rosedale Avenue in Halifax when a white man grabbed the ten-year-old by the arm and tried to drag her.  The girl was able to get away from the man and went to a nearby house for help.  The man was last seen running up Rosedale Avenue towards Willett Street.

The man is described as: approximately 5”10” tall, late 20’s wearing all black (black high neck T-shirt, Black hoodie, black sweatpants) black toque with grey stitching and black sport shoes.  The man had brown hair hanging out from under his toque.  The man also had a flower tattoo on the left side of his neck just under his jawline.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident, to contact police by calling 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.

March 8, 2024, Meteghan, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is investigating an attempted arson after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a residence in Meteghan.

This morning, at approximately 4:50 a.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of shots fired and a suspected fire at a home on Hwy. 1.

Upon arrival at the residence, RCMP officers quickly confirmed that no shots were fired, but that a window had been smashed and a Molotov cocktail had been thrown at the home, quickly extinguishing itself.

No one was injured in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, with assistance of the RCMP Forensic Identification Services. At this time, investigators do not believe the incident was random.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Meteghan RCMP 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.

File #: 2024-305829

Police File # 2024-280574

Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break and enter at 1378 Highway 289 in Lansdowne Station. It is believed the break-in occurred sometime between February 14 and March 2. Two Yamaha Snowmobiles, a 1500W King Canada Generator, scrap metal and miscellaneous tools were stolen.

Detailed list of the snowmobiles:

•Blue 1995 Yamaha Bravo Snowmobile

•Blue 1996 Yamaha Enticer Snowmobile

The attached pictures in the bulletin are of the stolen generator and a similar make a model of the stolen snowmobiles. If located please contact Pictou County District RCMP (902) 485-4333.

Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted using the P3 app or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).

On 2024-02-08, Pictou County District RCMP received a complaint of theft that had occurred at the Pictou Dollarama. Two females and a male were involved and we are looking to identify these persons of interest. The two females get into a grey/silver Dodge Ram.

If anyone can identify these individuals, please contact Pictou County RCMP at 902 485 4333. If you wish to remain anonymous submit a tip on line using the P3 app, or by calling 1 800-222 8477 (TIPS) or on-line at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca

Police files:

2024175645 & 2024200803 refer.