July 28, 2022, Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating suspicious fires that occurred in both Lyons Brook and St. Pauls.

On July 22, 2022, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Pictou County District RCMP and fire responded to a report of a fire at an old bridge in St. Pauls. RCMP officers learned that the fire had already gone out prior to the arrival of firefighters. The bridge itself was a wood structure that was no longer in use. The fire was deemed suspicious.

On July 25, at approximately 12:05 a.m., Pictou County District RCMP and fire responded to a report of a fire at a bridge on a trail in Lyons Brook. The fire department was able to successfully extinguish the fire however the bridge was completed destroyed. The bridge was also a wooden structure, similar to the one in St. Pauls. This fire was also deemed suspicious.

The investigations are ongoing and being assisted by the Pictou County District General Investigation Section and the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office.

Anyone with information on either fire 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.

File #: 2022-1031497, 2022-1015049

Police are investigating property damage that occurred in the Halifax Public Gardens earlier this week.

On July 26, police responded to a report of damage to multiple trees within the Halifax Public Gardens that occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on July 25 and 7 a.m. on July 26. Approximately 30 trees, many of which range from 50 to 200 years old, were damaged.

Police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 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.

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Today marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Kevin Sean Farren, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On March 9, 2012 at approximately 2:25 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at an address on Havenbrook Hill in Dartmouth. When officers arrived, they located Kevin Farren deceased inside the residence. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled Kevin’s death a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Kevin’s murder. We are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Kevin’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Kevin’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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Representatives from the Canadian Gas Assoc. (CGA) and Canadian Gas Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (CGISAC) reached out last week inquiring about the rise in catalytic converter thefts and citing the following news articles:

July 22, 2022, Meadowvale, Nova Scotia… Annapolis District RCMP investigate shots fired in Meadowvale.

On July 21, 2022, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Annapolis District RCMP received a complaint of shots fired at a house on Hwy. 201 in Meadowvale. RCMP officers learned that a number of gun shots were heard shortly after 1 a.m. and a vehicle was then seen leaving the scene. There were no injuries sustained in the incident however the house incurred damage consistent with bullet holes.

RCMP officers and a police dog searched the area and evidence was located and seized from the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and being assisted by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact 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.

File #: 2022-1010269

RCMP seeking public assistance in shots fired investigation

July 22, 2022, Meadowvale, Nova Scotia… Annapolis District RCMP investigate shots fired in Meadowvale.

On July 21, 2022, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Annapolis District RCMP received a complaint of shots fired at a house on Hwy. 201 in Meadowvale. RCMP officers learned that a number of gun shots were heard shortly after 1 a.m. and a vehicle was then seen leaving the scene. There were no injuries sustained in the incident however the house incurred damage consistent with bullet holes.

RCMP officers and a police dog searched the area and evidence was located and seized from the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and being assisted by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact 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.

Police file #: 2022-1010269 refers.