Police are investigating a report of shots fired that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 3:25 p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Herring Cove Road near Shoreham Lane. The suspect pulled up alongside the passenger side of another vehicle being driven by a lone man and fired a shot striking the victim’s vehicle. The suspect then drove off towards the Armdale Roundabout. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

The suspect is described as a white man who was wearing a hat and sunglasses at the time of the incident. The suspect’s vehicle is described as an older model black Volkswagen Jetta with tinted rear brake lights.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area at the time of the incident to contact 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.

December 31, 2022, Plymouth, Nova Scotia…Tomorrow will mark one year since the disappearance of Zachery Lefave of Hebron.

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

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

Over the last year, investigators have continued to follow up on information and leads as they have been received. Investigators from the 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 have assisted with this investigation.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person, their family and those that know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.

If you have any information, please contact the Yarmouth Rural RCMP at (902) 742-9106. 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 looking for the public’s assistance in locating a driver in relation to a vehicle pedestrian collision that occurred in Halifax earlier this month.

On December 2 at approximately 5:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a vehicle pedestrian collision at the intersection of Fenwick Street and South Park Street. The pedestrian was crossing South Park Street in a marked crosswalk when they were struck by a vehicle traveling on South Park Street.  The driver did not stop and left the area after striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The only description available at this time is that the vehicle was described as a white sedan.

Police are asking the driver, or anyone who was in the area and has information or video in relation to the collision, 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.

December 29, 2021, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Town RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Main St. in Yarmouth.

At approximately 7:50 p.m. December 28, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a grocery store on Main St. in Yarmouth. Police learned that a man had entered the store wearing a Halloween mask and had what appeared to be bear spray in his hand. The man demanded cash, which he was given, and left the store on foot. No one was injured.

The investigation is being led by the Yarmouth RCMP General Investigation Section, with assistance from Yarmouth Town RCMP. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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 #: 2021-1916186

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in relation to the investigation into a vehicle pedestrian collision in Halifax last month.

On November 13 at approximately 8:30 p.m. police responded to a report of an injured woman in the parking lot of a business at 55 Peakview Way in Halifax. When officers arrived on scene, it was not clear how the woman had been injured. The woman, 41, was taken to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Through the investigation, officers determined that the driver did not remain at the scene after striking the woman with their vehicle.

The vehicle is described as a light-colored SUV with a sunroof and roof rails.

Police are asking the driver, or anyone who was in the area and has information or video in relation to the collision, 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.

December 27, 2021, Sutherland Lake, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is asking for assistance from the public after rocks were thrown from an overpass on to passing vehicles.

Just after 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, Oxford RCMP received a 911 call in relation to rocks being thrown from the overpass on Hwy. 104 near Sutherland Lake. No damage was reported as the rocks may have missed the passing vehicles. A group of 4 or 5 individuals were observed by motorists on the overpass at the time. Again, at approximately 11:20 p.m. on the same overpass, police were called after a vehicle was struck by rocks that were thrown from the overpass. Immediate response by police in both incidents did not result in locating any suspects.

Although no one was injured, the damage was significant and the outcome could have been much worse.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone who has information or may have witnessed these incidents is asked to call Oxford RCMP at 902-447-2525. 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 # 20211909496 and 20211910122

At 8:55 A.M, police responded to 30 Lamont Terrace in Dartmouth – Canadian Tire, where it was reported that between December 24^th and December 25^th their store was broken into while closed over the holidays.

On December 24^th just after 8:30 P.M. a suspect is seen on video smashing a door to gain entry. He is described as a heavier set man wearing gray sweat pants, black hoodie and a black ski mask. It appears the suspect may have been frightened by an audible alarm and quickly left the store. He is seen entering the store a second time, on December 25^th, again, just after 8:30 P.M. wearing the same ski mask, but with blue jeans and a black jacket.

Taken on the 25^th incident in the Break and Enter were a number of firearms and ammunition.

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.

December 26, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting in North Preston.

At 1:39 a.m. this morning, police received a report of a shooting near the intersection of Downey Rd. and Simmonds Rd. Police located damage to a vehicle. No one was injured as a result. A man was observed running from the area. The police response was supported by Halifax Regional Police and their K9 Unit.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Criminal Investigative Division, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning 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.

File # 21-159448

UPDATE: Police now investigating homicide

December 29, 2021, Lake Loon, Nova Scotia…The suspicious death of a 28-year-old man is now being investigated as a homicide.

At approximately 10:50 p.m. on December 23, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Lake Loon Rd. in Lake Loon. Police located a man deceased in the vehicle and his death has been ruled a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-420-5020. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

At approximately 10:50 p.m. yesterday evening, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Lake Loon Rd. in Lake Loon.  Police located a man deceased in the vehicle. Investigators have since deemed the death to be suspicious and do not believe this to be a random act.

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-420-5020. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 21-158872

December 26, 2021, Spencer’s Island, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating the theft of a truck and equipment from a property in Spencer’s Island.

In the last two weeks, a truck and equipment has been taken from a property on Highway 209 in Spencer’s Island, including:

·         A white 1999 Ford F450 truck with a black dump body with vehicle identification number (VIN) 1FDXF47F6XEC13087. The truck has red lettering on the door “Geldart & Sons Excavating”.

·         A black 2001 low-bed tilt-bed car trailer with dual axle and curved wheel covers. The trailer is 18 feet long and has a wooden deck. The trailer has a VIN of 2CUB23GA112009793. The frame is slightly bent on the left side.

·         A black 2008 utility trailer with a single axle. The trailer is approximately 6 – 8 feet long with VIN: 2SWUW11A28G392140.

·         A CAT 303E CR excavator with rubber tracks and thumb attachment. It also included a 2-foot wide digging bucket and a front bull-dozer plow. On the body of the excavator there are Atlantic CAT stencils and Red Hewlett Rentals stickers. The number 35302 is stenciled on the sides of the boom with black paint and it had a VIN of CAT0303EJHHM00394.

·         A green 2006 Honda Forman 450 ATV. The ATV is missing the rear right side black rubber mud-flap.

·         Approximately 25 green Military brand fuel cans.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859. 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 # 20211856601

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