December 30, 2022, Plymouth, Nova Scotia… This Sunday, January 1, will mark two years since Zachery Lefave disappeared.

On January 1, 2021, at approximately 12:15 a.m., 21-year-old Zachery Lefave of Hebron was last seen walking on Hwy. 334 in Plymouth. At the time, he was talking on the phone.

Zachery is described as white, 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, with brown facial hair, brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a hat, plaid shirt and boxer shorts.

Over the last two years, investigators have followed up on numerous tips, and more information continues to come in. At this time, the investigative team is asking specifically for information from anyone who may have picked up a man after 12 a.m. on January 1, 2021 near Hattie Lane and Hwy 334.

Please contact the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at (902) 365-3120 or to remain anonymous, contact 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.

The multi-unit investigative team has included members of Yarmouth Rural RCMP, Yarmouth Town RCMP, Yarmouth RCMP General Investigation Section, Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, Meteghan RCMP, Shelburne RCMP, Lunenburg District RCMP and Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit.

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December 29, 2022, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia… On December 24, Annapolis District RCMP received a report of vandalism at a business on Main Street in Lawrencetown.

RCMP officers learned that a Pride flag located on the front of the business was torn up during the previous night and that the property has been the target of similar acts of vandalism over the past month. 

At this time, the offences are being investigated as mischief; however, our investigators are mindful that these incidents may amount to hate crime. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-665-4481. 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.

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Police are on scene of a shooting in Dartmouth that occurred earlier this afternoon.

At approximately 1:45 p.m. officers responded to a report of an injured man in the area of Cutler Avenue near Jim Connors Avenue. Officers located a man who had a been shot. The man had been driving in the area and was shot by suspect(s) driving another vehicle. The man has been taken to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the early stages, however, at this time investigators believe the incident was not a random act.

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. 

Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of Lee’Marion Shancez Cain and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 21, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., officers responded to a shooting involving two vehicles that had occurred near the intersection of Windmill Road and Wadell Avenue in Dartmouth. Shots were fired from the suspects at another vehicle hitting a 26-year-old man and Lee’Marion. They were transported to hospital where Lee’Marion died as a result of his injuries and the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Video footage has been a key part of the investigation and has provided that at least two suspects were involved in the homicide and helped investigators identify and locate the vehicle believed to be used by the suspects. The suspects are described as Black men in their 20s-30s who were driving a burgundy Chevrolet Traverse, with tinted windows.

Investigators know there are people who have information that could help solve Lee’Marion’s case. This is a tragic death that deeply affected many in our community. Our investigators believe that even the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

We are asking anyone with information about Lee’Marion’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Lee’Marion’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

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December 21, 2022, Garden of Eden, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in that occurred at the Blair Presbyterian Church in Garden of Eden.

On November 25, 2022, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break in at the Blair Presbyterian Church on Garden of Eden Church Loop in Garden of Eden. RCMP officers learned that between November 13 and 25, the church was broken into and a silver communion chalice and two silver communion pitchers were stolen. These items are of historical value to the church and may have the name of the church engraved on them.

Anyone with information on this incident or, who knows where the stolen items can be located, is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141.  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.

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December 19, 2022, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man charged for uttering threats in October, 2022, in Middle Sackville.

Ashton Thomas MacNeil, 33, of Cole Harbour, is charged with, Uttering Threats and Intimidation of a Justice System Participant.                                 

MacNeil is described as 6-foot, 160 pounds. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

MacNeil is known to drive a white 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 bearing the Nova Scotia license plate GNY412.

Police have made several attempts to locate Ashton Thomas MacNeil, however are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who sees MacNeil is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anybody with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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.

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At 3:00 a.m., on the 17^th of December, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery at Ultramar, 219 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth.  911 caller reported a male carrying an axe demanded money and cigarettes.  The suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.  No one involved was injured.  Multiple patrol units and a Police Service Dogs responded.  Officer searched the area, but have not located the suspect.  The suspect is described as:

Suspect – White male, dark complexion, 5’10”, 30-40 years.  Wearing a brown jacket, dark scarf and toque.

Investigators with Patrol are asking anyone with information about this incident to call police at 902-490-5016.  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. 

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December 16, 2022, Glooscap First Nation, Nova Scotia…The Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on the Glooscap First Nation.

On December 8, 2022, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Gaming Centre on Smith Rd. on the Glooscap First Nation. RCMP officers learned that a person had entered the Gaming Centre, approached a teller window and showed a teller a note that said that they had a weapon and were demanding money. The person was given money by the teller and they then fled the Gaming Centre on foot. No one was injured during the incident. An RCMP Police Dog Services team attended and attempted to track the person, but were unsuccessful.

The person is believed to be a man, is described as approximately 5’10” tall with an average build, and was wearing a black mask, a red sweater, a beige hoodie, a beige hat, dark pants and dark gloves.

Anyone with information on this incident, or who recognizes the person, is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section at 902-679-5555. 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 #: 2022-1765374

Today marks the 25^th anniversary of the disappearance of Daniel Baker and investigators with the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

Daniel was last seen leaving a residence on Preston Street in Halifax on December 12, 1997, at approximately 11 p.m. He was going to a restaurant on Quinpool Road; however, it is unconfirmed if he made it to his destination.

At the time of his disappearance, Daniel was 40 years old and described as 6’1” tall, approximately 155 lbs., with short dark blonde hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. He was wearing a dark blue, red, and white dress shirt, blue jeans and black suede jacket.

Anyone with information about Daniel’s disappearance is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Daniel’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

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