Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. police responded to a report of an injured man near the Halifax Transit Bridge Terminal on Nantucket Avenue. A man was located and transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation provided that a man was in an altercation with the victim and then assaulted him causing his injuries. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or video from area 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.

Police are investigating a weapons complaint that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

On June 14 at approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to a weapons call on Tamarack Drive where a woman had been sprayed with a sensory irritant. The victim had arranged to purchase an item from a Facebook Marketplace seller, but the suspect did not provide the item and sprayed the sensory irritant into her vehicle. The victim was treated on scene by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 40-years-old, 5’7” to 5’9” tall with a heavy build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a baseball hat, shorts and a black and red Reebok hooded sweatshirt.

Anyone who may have information in relation to this incident 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 are investigating a number of reports of property damage to vehicles in Halifax last night.

This morning police received reports of vehicles on Church and Harvey streets that had their tires cut. Officers located 15 vehicles that had been damaged.  It is believed that the damage occurred between 10 p.m. last night and 7 a.m. today.

Investigators encourage anyone who has had their vehicle damaged to report it to police and are asking anyone who may have information in relation to these incidents or have 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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June 14, 2022 
Trenton, Nova Scotia

New Glasgow Regional Police is investigating the theft of a large sum of copper wire at the Superior Propane business on 269 North Main Street, Trenton. This theft occurred sometime over the weekend of June 11 and 12. 

New Glasgow Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying the person and vehicle of interest.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information about these incidents you are asked to contact the New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. 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 are investigating two vehicle fires that occurred in Halifax this weekend that are believed to be intentionally started.

On June 12 police received two reports of two separate vehicles that had been broken into and set on fire in the 0-100 block of Adelaide Avenue. Both vehicles were parked in the owners’ driveways at the time. It is believed that the incidents occurred sometime in the overnight hours of June 11 to 12.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information or video from the area 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.

Police are providing an update on the investigation into the death of a man that occurred yesterday in the area of Viscaya Place in Dartmouth and are releasing the victim’s name.

On June 11th, 2022  at approximately 02:08 a.m.  Halifax Regional Police responded to a complaint at a residence on Viscaya Place in Dartmouth.  When officers arrived they located an adult male deceased with injuries that were consistent with gunshot wounds.

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The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and has ruled the manner of death to be a homicide. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Nelson Tyrelle Beals. Our thoughts are with Nelson’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

The investigation is being led by homicide investigators from the Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. The investigation is in its preliminary stages and police are asking anyone with information about this incident or video from the area between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. 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.​

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Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Patrol Division along with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth this morning.

At approximately 03:52 a.m. hours, 2 male suspects, and a female suspect entered the Irving located at 626 Windmill Road, in Dartmouth. The suspects went behind the counter and began to fill a bag with packages of cigarettes and demanded the clerk give them money from the till. The suspects left with an undisclosed amount cigarettes, and money. One of the male suspects brandished a hammer, the other male had a needle, while the female had a knife,  the staff member was not injured.

Patrol officers conducted an extensive search and preliminary investigation, but the suspects have not been located at this time.

One of the male suspects was described as wearing a hoody and shorts.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect 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.

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June 9, 2022, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint regarding graffiti promoting hatred in Cole Harbour.

On June 7, 2022, Halifax District RCMP received a report of graffiti promoting hatred against identifiable groups on a bridge leading to a transit terminal near Donegal Dr. in Cole Harbour. RCMP officers believe the graffiti were painted, using red spray paint, sometime between Sunday, June 5 and the morning of Monday, June 6.

The investigation is ongoing.

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

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth this afternoon.

At approximately 12:25 p.m. police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Dollarama at 650 Portland Street. A male youth entered the store, stole a knife, and threatened a staff member with the knife demanding her phone. The suspect then fled the store on foot. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately fourteen with a right black eye. He was wearing a burgundy hoodie and grey sweatpants.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident 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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May 27, 2022, Cornwallis Park, Nova Scotia…Annapolis District RCMP is seeking public assistance in a vandalism investigation in Cornwallis Park.

On May 25, 2022, Annapolis District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism at a property on Sherman St. in Cornwallis Park. RCMP investigators learned that a number of windows that were behind a business were smashed, along with windows in a vehicle that was parked on the property. The vandalism is believed to have occurred between 5 p.m. on May 24 and 8 a.m. on May 25. The cost to replace the damage items was over $3,000.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000. 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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