Inverness County District RCMP has charged a Scotchtown woman with multiple offences after she fled from police in a stolen truck, drove dangerously through two counties, and nearly struck police vehicles.

On June 23, at approximately 1:35 p.m., an RCMP officer observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen travelling southbound on Hwy. 344 in Aulds Cove. Two officers conducted a traffic stop on the grey Chevrolet Silverado when the driver, after pulling over, reversed the truck toward a police car and fled at a high rate of speed.

The Silverado then travelled eastbound on Hwy. 104, weaving into oncoming vehicles. After becoming stuck in traffic near the Canso Causeway, the driver again reversed and backed along the highway in the wrong direction, nearly striking another police vehicle.

In the interest of public safety, officers did not pursue the Silverado.

At approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting a grey Chevrolet Silverado travelling westbound on Hwy. 104 toward Antigonish at high speed, passing vehicles in the oncoming lane. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the truck.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., as a result of the ongoing investigation, the driver of the Chevrolet was located on the Old Mulgrave Rd. and arrested by Antigonish County District RCMP.

Tanya Marie Young, 36, of Scotchtown, has been charged with:

• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Flight from Police 
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Assault on Police Officer with a Weapon

She’s also facing charges in relation to breaches of a release order.

Young was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Antigonish Provincial Court on July 15.

File #: 2026-870605

Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred Oak Island in the Northumberland Strait.

On June 30, at approximately 10:40 p.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a person ejected from a boat. Officers learned five people were on a boat that ran aground near Oak Island, off the shore of Wallace Bay. One of the passengers, a 24-year-old Wallace man, was thrown from the vessel and had life-threatening injuries.

Fire services transported the man to the wharf in Wallace where he was pronounced deceased.

The operator of the boat, a 19-year-old Wallace Station man, was arrested and has since been released pending further investigation.

Cumberland County District RCMP appreciates support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, Transport Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard as this investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that will support this investigation is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-447-2525. 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 man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-914683

 Kings County District RCMP is investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Aylesford Lake, Kings County.

On July 1 at approximately 4:45 p.m., RCMP, EHS, fire services, and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) responded to a report that people had been ejected from a boat on Aylesford Lake. Officers learned five men from Kings County were in a boat when two passengers were thrown from the vessel as the surface conditions of the water changed.

One man, a 70-year-old from Aylesford, was located in the water by an uninvolved boater nearby and later pronounced deceased at the scene.

Search efforts are ongoing to locate the other person, a 58-year-old man from Aylesford. JRCC, Valley Ground Search and Rescue, and Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) are engaged in addition to the Nova Scotia RCMP Underwater Recovery Team. There will be a significant presence of police and first-responders in the area around Aylesford Lake as this investigation continues.

The three men remaining in the boat had no reported injuries.The investigation is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the deceased man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-918470

The 71-year-old man who was reported missing earlier today, has been located safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotia for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.  

File #: 26-102400

 The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SWN SCEU) has charged four people for drug trafficking after executing search warrants in Middleton. 

On June 19 and 20, SWN SCEU, with assistance from Annapolis District RCMP, executed search warrants at a home and a vehicle located on the property on North St. as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Officers safely arrested four people inside the residence and seized a quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine, cash and a shotgun during the searches. 

Justin Drew Oickle, 34, of Middleton, Lisa Dawn Trimper, 41, of Harbourville; Garnett William Robinson, 40, of Meteghan River; and Kristen Doucette, 40, of Middleton, have each been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine)
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Careless Use of Firearm
• Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Laundering Proceeds of Crime 

Robinson has also been charged with Possession Contrary to Order and Failure to Comply with Order. Oickle, Trimper, Robinson and Doucette were released and are scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on August 24. 

Anyone with information about illicit drugs or other criminal activity in their community is encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police. 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 #: 2026-786878

Pictou County District RCMP has recovered a stolen vehicle and seized firearms located inside the car. Officers are attempting to locate potential victims and witnesses who may be associated to weapons-related offences involving the firearms.

On June 21, Pictou County District RCMP officers became aware of a vehicle stolen from Cape Breton. The vehicle, a green Volkswagen Beetle, was reported in Pictou County and is believed to have fled from an attempted traffic stop by Westville Police Service.

On June 22 at approximately 2:30 a.m., while conducting unrelated proactive patrols, an RCMP officer located the green Beetle parked outside a residence in Abercrombie. Checks confirmed it was the same vehicle reported stolen.

Officers observed two firearms in plain view inside the vehicle. During subsequent searches of the Beetle, four firearms (total) were located and seized.

Officers safely arrested two people at the scene for property crime and weapons-related offences. Both individuals were released by police on conditions pending first court appearances scheduled for September 21 at Pictou Provincial Court.

Investigators believe the firearms may have been used in the commission of other offences. The firearms are:

• A Lakefield .22 calibre bolt-action rifle
• A Park-Hale .303 semi-automatic rifle
• A Cooey 39 .22 bolt-action rifle

The fourth was found to be a Ceska Zbrojovka BB gun.

The investigation is ongoing and led by Pictou County District RCMP, with support from Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP National Weapons Enforcement Support Team, Cape Breton Regional Police Service, and Westville Police Service.

Any victims or witnesses with information that could assist this investigation is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-665-4481. 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 #: 2026-863407

June 29, 2026, Greenwood, Nova Scotia… The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SWN SCEU) has charged a man with multiple offences after executing a search warrant in Greenwood. 

On June 22, SWN SCEU, with assistance of Kings District RCMP, searched a home in the 1700 block of Hwy. 201 as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Officers seized a quantity of cocaine and cash, a handgun and ammunition. One man was safely arrested at the residence. 

Keenan Alexander Paul Swift, 34, of Freeport, Digby County, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Careless Use of Firearm (two counts)
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of Weapon Obtained by Commission of Offence 

Swift was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on September 8.The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by Kings District RCMP and the Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia. 

Anyone with information about illicit drugs or other criminal activity in their community is encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police. 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 # 2026-865813

 East Hants District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in South Maitland.
On June 28, at approximately 2:05 p.m., East Hants District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision in the 10300 block of Hwy. 215. Officers learned that a southbound motorcycle and a northbound Mazda MX-5 had collided.The driver and sole occupant of the motorcycle, a 71-year-old man from Lower Truro, was pronounced deceased at the scene.The driver and passenger of the Mazda, both from Truro, did not report any physical injuries.

Hwy. 215 was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision.The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, including those with dashcam footage, is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077.

Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-900326

RCMP Southwest Traffic Services, in partnership with the province’s Vehicle Transportation Inspection (VTI) Unit and provincial motor vehicle compliance officers, conducted a series of vehicle inspection initiatives across Southwest Nova Scotia, resulting in dozens of unsafe vehicles being removed from the road.

 Between June 9 and 11, officers and VTI inspectors carried out inspections in Yarmouth, Digby and Shelburne counties, targeting vehicles displaying visible signs of potential safety concerns.

A second initiative took place June 16 to 18 in Kings, Annapolis, and Hants counties, with officers focusing on identifying vehicles that may have posed a risk to public safety.

 “Ensuring your vehicle is properly maintained is critical. Everyone who travels our roads deserves to arrive safely,” says S/Sgt Wes Blair, acting Officer in Charge, RCMP Traffic Services.

 Inspection results in Yarmouth, Digby, and Shelburne counties:

·         37 vehicles inspected

·         23 vehicles failed inspection

·         14 vehicles deemed unsafe and towed

·         21 summary offence tickets issued, including one for breaching a zero-blood alcohol condition

·         1 driver found operating while suspended

·         3 vehicles displaying fraudulent inspection stickers

 Inspection results in Kings, Annapolis, and Hants counties:

• 31 vehicles stopped and/or inspected
• 15 Motor Vehicle Act charges for operating while suspended, not wearing a seat belt, having no registration and having no insurance
• 8 vehicles displaying fraudulent inspection stickers
• 1 charge under the Excise Act for possessing illegal tobacco
• 10 vehicles towed

Inspectors identified significant safety deficiencies during both initiatives, including:

• Bald tires with exposed belts
• Leaking or non-functioning brake systems
• Improvised or unsafe vehicle repairs, including components secured with vice grips

Road safety is a shared responsibility. While impaired driving, speeding, distraction, and seatbelt non-use remain the leading contributors to serious and fatal collisions, initiatives like these help reduce additional risks by removing unsafe vehicles from our roads.

Barrington RCMP Detachment is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 103 in Barrington. 

On June 26, at approximately 6:45 a.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision between exits 29 and 30.

 Officers learned that a Hyundai Elantra crossed the centreline and collided with a tractor trailer.

 The driver and only occupant of the car, a 37-year-old man of Shelburne, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 The driver and only occupant of the tractor trailer, a 50 year-old man of Shelburne County, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS.

 An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation is ongoing with support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Hwy. 103 remains closed between exits 29 and 30 to support the investigation.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased man at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-886863

RCMP Northwest Traffic Services has arrested a Halifax woman after dangerous driving incidents in Antigonish County.

On June 19, at approximately 2:50 p.m., an RCMP Northwest Traffic Services officer conducting speed enforcement on Hwy. 104 near Indian Mountain observed an eastbound Nissan Sentra travelling at 166 km/h in a 110 km/h zone. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated and drove dangerously, swerving around other vehicles and continuing through a construction zone. In the interest of public safety, the officer didn’t pursue the Sentra. 

As the vehicle continued down Hwy. 104, RCMP officers located the vehicle near James River; it again failed to stop and was not pursued.

Shortly after, Antigonish County District RCMP received a 911 report of the same Nissan Sentra driving dangerously on Hwy. 104 in Dagger Woods. Officers responded immediately and located the Sentra parked at a nearby business, where the driver was arrested without incident.

 A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of cannabis, prescription pills, cash, and suspected stolen property.

 The driver, a 32-year-old woman from Halifax, will face charges for fleeing from police, dangerously operating a motor vehicle, stunting, and transporting cannabis illegally. She was released and is scheduled to appear in Antigonish Provincial Court at a later date.

 The investigation, supported by the Antigonish Street Crime Enforcement Unit, is ongoing.

 Excessive speed remains a leading cause of serious and fatal collisions. Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving is asked to call police or 911 if it’s safe to do so.

 File #: 2026-849009

Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision involving three vehicles that occurred on Hwy. 104 near Beaver Meadow.

On June 24 at approximately 2:25 p.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a multi-vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Hwy. 104, between exits 30 and 31.

Officers learned that a Dodge Ram 2500 towing a trailer rearended a Honda CRV as traffic was slowed near a construction zone. The Honda CRV was pushed forward and struck a semi trailer.

The driver of the SUV, a 67-year-old man, and the passenger, a 59-year-old woman, both from Paq’tnkek, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

There were no injuries reported by the drivers or passengers of other vehicles.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation is ongoing with support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

The westbound lanes of Hwy. 104 were closed for several hours but have since reopened.

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased man and woman at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-876504

The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) arrested six people after executing a firearms-related search warrant in Westville.

Earlier in June, PCISCEU began an investigation after learning about a number of weapons at a residence in the 2100 block of Spring Garden Rd.

On June 23, PCISCEU, with assistance from the RCMP Critical Incident Program, RCMP Police Dog Services, Pictou County District RCMP, Stellarton Police Service, and Westville Police Service, executed a search warrant at the home.

Six individuals were safely arrested at the property.

As a result of the search, officers seized a .22 calibre rifle; a loaded sawed-off 20-gauge shotgun; a starter pistol; two pellet guns; a conducted energy weapon; a large quantity of ammunition; and a 3D printer.

Emily Jessica Barker, 33, of Colchester County; Stephen Grant Wood, 43, of Westville; and Ashley MacKenzie-Wright, 42, of Westville, have been charged with a number of firearms offences, including:

• Unauthorised Possession of a Firearm (two counts)
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Unauthorized (two counts)
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition (two counts)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
• Careless Storage of a Firearm or Ammunition
• Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition
• Possession of a Firearm while Knowing its Serial Number Has Been Removed (two counts)

Barker faces additional charges for failure to comply with conditions.

Barker was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on July 13. Wood and MacKenzie-Wright were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear on July 13 and July 20, respectively.

Two of the three other people who were arrested were released on conditions. One person was released without charge.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Note: PCISCEU includes officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.

File #: 2026-837339

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Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man following a weapons incident in Lower New Cornwall.

On June 22, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man pointing a firearm at another man known to him at a Riverside Dr. home before fleeing.

The 21-year-old victim was not physically injured.Officers attended the scene, quickly located the suspect outside the property, and safely arrested him.

On June 23, as part of the ongoing investigation, a search warrant was executed at the Riverside Dr. residence. Officers seized a firearm, ammunition, and an off-highway vehicle.

Kaiden George Retieffe, 19, of Lower New Cornwall, has been charged with:

• Pointing a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
• Careless Use of a Firearm (two counts)

Retieffe appeared in Bridgewater Provincial Court on June 23 and was released on conditions. His next court date is scheduled for July 22.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2026-866661

 Brandon James Johnson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested. 

The 37-year-old man of Elmsdale is charged with Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Consent and Failing to Comply with Probation (two counts).  

The RCMP thanks members of the public for their support in locating Johnson. 

File #: 2026-681568, 26-97322

 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Shante L’Oren Kenya Bishop. She was last seen at 3:15 p.m. on June 23 in Lower Sackville. 

Bishop is described as 5-foot-4, 120 pounds. She has short black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and black sneakers. When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word respectfully. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Bishop is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020 or their local police. 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 #: 26-97558

 Victoria County District RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences after responding to a weapons complaint in Tarbotvale.On June 21, at approximately 7:35 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man believed to be in possession of firearms outside a residence on Tarbotvale Rd. Responding officers learned the man had just left the home in a Dodge pickup truck; he was the sole occupant. 

With assistance of RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton and an RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, officers immediately began searching for the truck. 

At approximately 9 p.m., officers located the vehicle near Organ Rd. and activated their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle didn’t stop and continued onto West Tarbotvale Rd. After pursuing the truck briefly, the officer slowed and deactivated their emergency equipment in consideration of public safety. 

Officers then learned the suspect abandoned the truck on West Tarbotvale Rd. and was picked up by a person known to him. A short time later, officers located the suspect on Tarbotvale Rd. and safely arrested him. No firearms were located at the time of his arrest. 

Through the continuing investigation, officers learned the suspect had threatened a woman known to him in late 2025. Kevin Michael MacEachern, 39, of Goose Cove, has been charged with Uttering Threats in relation to that incident, in addition to Careless Use of Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Flight from Peace Officer, and Theft for the incidents on June 21. 

MacEachern is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court today, June 24. 

Anyone with information about these incidents, who hasn’t already spoken to police, is asked to call Victoria County District RCMP at 902-295-2350. 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 #: 2026-861870

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (SWN MCU) has charged a second man with First Degree Murder in relation to the homicide of Steven Boudreau.

Boudreau was reported missing from Hopewell on April 19. Officers determined his disappearance was suspicious, and the SWN MCU assumed responsibility for the investigation. Boudreau’s remains were recovered in May.

On May 20, SWN MCU, assisted by the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team and RCMP Police Dog Services, safely arrested 29-year-old Cody Reid Palmer in Torbrook. He was charged with First Degree Murder.

The investigation has continued and on June 22, 36-year-old Travis Shaun Jennings, from Kings County, was safely arrested by the SWN MCU at a residence in East Dalhousie. He is charged with First Degree Murder and had a first court appearance on June 23 at Kentville Provincial Court. Jennings remains in custody.

He is also charged with Kidnapping as part of this investigation. A different victim is associated to this charge.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. 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 Steven Boudreau’s family, friends and community at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-517491

 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Damien Alexander James Brown, who’s currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.  

Brown, 22, of Halifax, is facing charges of:

• Uttering Threats
• Failing to Comply with Release Order 

He’s described as 5-foot-8, 100 pounds, with a shaved head and hazel eyes. 

Police have made several attempts to locate Brown and are requesting assistance from the public.  

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Damien Alexander James Brown is asked to call 902-490-5020 or their local police.  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 #: 26-91792

 RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a man for impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash in Hubbards. 

On June 21, at approximately 2:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a truck in the ditch on Fox Point Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a Ford F-150 with an attached boat and trailer off the roadway and a man climbing out of the vehicle. 

Officers observed signs of impairment and arrested the driver, a 46-year-old man from Lower Sackville, for impaired driving.  He was transported to the Tantallon RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples of 200 mg%. 

The man was released and will appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date. 

Driving while impaired poses a serious risk on our roads.  With summer activities underway, motorists are urged to plan ahead and arrange a safe ride home if consuming alcohol or drugs. Suspected impaired drivers should be reported to police by calling 911. 

File #: 26-96148

The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to shots fired in North Preston. 

On June 20, at approximately 4 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of shots fired near Amos Walter Dr. and Downey Dr. in North Preston.  

 Officers arrived on scene and located a number of shell casings on the road. 

 There were no reports of injuries and no obvious property damage.

 The investigation, which is being led by the General Investigative Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, is ongoing.

 Anyone with information about this incident, who hasn’t already spoken to police, is asked to call 902-490-5020. 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 #: 26-95889

Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences following an assault in Wileville.

On June 19, at approximately 1:20 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an assault at a home on Feindel St. Upon arrival, officers learned that there was an altercation involving two men. During the altercation, one of the men was struck with a torque wrench and sprayed with bear spray. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect, who’s known to the victim, a 43-year-old of Wileville, was later located at the hospital, where he was being assessed for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the altercation. After being cleared by medical personnel, he was arrested without incident.

Cody John Daniels, 33, of Pleasantville, has been charged with:

• Assault With a Weapon (two counts)
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm

Daniels was released by the court on conditions; he’s due back in court on July 8.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2026-846290

Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Earltown.

On June 18, at 10:55 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision in the 1-100 block of Hwy. 326. 

Upon arrival, officers learned that a man who was on the roadway was struck by a Ford Edge, driven by a 29-year-old woman from Debert.

The pedestrian, a 60-year-old Truro man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Edge and her 19-year-old passenger were not physically injured.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision. The investigation is ongoing with support from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Hwy. 326 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-845768

The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has arrested and charged a Thorburn woman who was wanted on outstanding warrants for drug trafficking.

On June 17, PCISCEU, with assistance from Pictou County District RCMP and RCMP Police Dog Services, executed a warrant at a residence on Marsh Rd.

At the home, Katelyn Rose Kirk, 35, was arrested. She was wanted on three outstanding warrants and has now been charged with three counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Kirk has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on June 30.

Note: PCISCEU includes officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.

File #: 2026-836474

Kings District RCMP continues to seek information from the public to assist in locating 17-year-old Emma Bonnie Jean Goudie. She was last seen on May 6 on Ashlee Dr. in Coldbrook.

Goudie is described as 5-foot-6 and approximately 120 pounds. She has red hair and blue eyes and has nose piercings. When she was last seen in May, she was wearing maroon leggings, a long black t-shirt, and white sneakers.

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Emma Bonnie Jean Goudie is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 #: 2026-604122

Officers from West Hants RCMP, the Southwest Nova Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SWN SCEU), and other teams safely arrested a man in connection with a firearms-related investigation. 

On June 10 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Cottage St. in Windsor. While officers were driving to the call, they learned that people in the area reported possible shots fired from the vehicle. On arrival, investigators found damage to a house that appeared to be from a gunshot and other damage to a car parked at the house. The suspect vehicle had left the area before police arrived. 

There were no injuries. 

Investigators, including West Hants RCMP general duty officers and the SWN SCEU, identified a man involved. 

On June 11, officers learned the man was at a residence on Christopher Hartt Rd. in Ellershouse. In the interest of public and police safety, the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team was also engaged to support an arrest. 

At approximately 7:40 p.m., officers saw that the man left the house as a passenger in a vehicle. They conducted a traffic stop and safely arrested him.

Daimek Walker, 40, from Windsor, is charged with Attempt to Commit Murder while using a Firearm, Discharging Firearm with Intent, multiple other firearms offences, and Uttering Threats. He had a first court appearance on June 12 at Windsor Provincial Court. He remains in custody pending future court appearances. 

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers executed a search warrant at the Christopher Hartt Rd. residence and seized evidence supporting the charges.

 The investigation is ongoing.

 Anyone with information that could support this investigation is asked to contact the West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207. 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 #: 2026-800504

The woman reported missing, last confirmed to be in Bridgewater on June 8, has been safely located. 

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.

File #: 26-92271

RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton has charged a man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations with additional offences after a truck was stolen in Inverness County.

 On June 11, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP received a report of a truck that had just been stolen from Middle River. A responding officer observed the black Chevrolet Silverado travelling at a high rate of speed on Hwy. 105 in Baddeck. The officer did not pursue the truck out of concern for public safety.

 At approximately 2:15 p.m., an officer with RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton observed the Silverado travelling on Hwy. 105 in Boularderie East. The officer activated their emergency equipment and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the truck fled at a high rate of speed. The officer did not pursue the vehicle out of concern for public safety.

 An officer then deployed a spike belt further along Hwy. 105. The Silverado drove over the belt, deflating all four tires. The driver then pulled off the highway onto Hillside Boularderie Rd. and fled on foot. A short time later, the officer located and safely arrested the driver with assistance of multiple witnesses.

The driver was later identified as 29-year-old Dylan Edwards of North Sydney, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations.

 Edwards is now facing charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Flight from Peace Officer, Obstructing Justice, and Driving While Prohibited related to this incident. He was remanded into custody.

 The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton at 902-794-5800. 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.

The RCMP would like to thank members of the public and the Cape Breton Regional Police Service for their assistance with this investigation.

File #s: 2026-803538, 2026-804331

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for public assistance in locating a 12-year-old  who was last seen on June 15 at approximately 5 p.m. in Ostrea Lake area.

She is described as 5-foot-2 and 150 pounds, with long red hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing black hoodie with white logo and black tights with a leopard print pattern at the bottom.

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020 or the local police of jurisdiction. 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 #: 26-93051

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two men for impaired driving following two separate single-vehicle crashes. 

On June 11, at approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of a white SUV with roof racks in the ditch between the landfill and Sheet Harbour. Officers patrolled the area, and further west to Spry Bay, but did not locate the vehicle. 

At 3:50 p.m., a second report was received regarding a white vehicle in the ditch near Boutilier’s Settlement Rd. in Spry Bay. Officers made an immediate patrol and located a Jeep Grand Cherokee with roof racks in the ditch, with a driver inside.  

Officers spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment. A roadside breath sample was obtained, which resulted in a fail.

The 20-year-old man from Fall River was arrested for impaired driving. He was transported to the Sheet Harbour RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples registering 90 mg% each. 

He was released and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.

Later on June 11, at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers, EHS and fire services responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Crowell Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a Volkswagen GTI in the ditch with two injured passengers. The vehicle appeared to have left the road and collided with a driveway culvert. 

Officers learned that firefighters had located the driver leaving the scene and brought him back to the crash site. While speaking with the driver, an officer observed signs of impairment. 

The driver, a 19-year-old man from Three Fathom Harbour, was arrested for impaired driving.   

The driver and two passengers, a 19-year-old man from Head of Chezzetcook and an 18-year-old man from Grand Desert, were transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries. 

While at the hospital, a sample of the driver’s blood was obtained for analysis at a forensic lab to determine blood alcohol concentration. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Impaired driving is a leading factor in serious collisions and remains a significant threat to public safety on our roads. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before consuming alcohol or drugs and to always choose a safe way home.

File #: 26-90650, 26-90839

The Antigonish/Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) seized drugs and firearms and recovered two motorcycles during the execution of two search warrants near Antigonish.

On June 11, officers attended residences on Summerside Rd. in Heatherton and Williams Point Rd. in Antigonish as part of an ongoing investigation. The Antigonish/Guysborough SCEU led the search warrant executions, with support from Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Antigonish District RCMP general duty officers, RCMP Police Dog Services, and SCEUs from Colchester, Inverness-Richmond, and Pictou County.

During the searches, officers arrested two people and seized drugs (cocaine and methamphetamine), firearms, and two motorcycles from one of the residences. At the other residence, officers seized prohibited weapons and a quantity of cash.

Raymond James “RJ” Kerwin is charged with a total of 25 offences, including Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking (cocaine), Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking (methamphetamine) and multiple firearms offences. He had a first court appearance on June 12 at Antigonish Provincial Court and remains in custody pending a next court appearance scheduled for June 19.

The other person arrested was released by police on conditions pending a future court appearance scheduled for August 26 at Antigonish Provincial Court.

The VINs on the motorcycles appeared altered and the ignitions have been tampered with. An auto theft investigator is engaged to support this aspect of the investigation. Officers are looking forward to returning these vehicles, a Harley Davidson and a Yamaha, to their proper owners.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2026-554974

The youth reported missing and last seen on June 8 in the Yarmouth area has been safely located.

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.

Note: As this individual has been located, please edit any associated articles or social media posts and remove any associated images from publication.

File #: 2026-788831

 The Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged two people following the execution of search warrants that led to the seizure of drugs and firearms.

On June 4, as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, the Cumberland County Integrated SCEU searched a home in the 9800 block of Hwy. 2 in Southampton and a business in the 0-100 block of Memorial Cres. in Springhill.

Two people were safely arrested at the residence.

As a result of the searches, officers seized cocaine, psilocybin, unidentified pills, drug paraphernalia, and unstamped tobacco. Investigators also seized two loaded handguns, a rifle, ammunition, a conducted energy weapon, electronic devices, and a Toyota Tundra.

Anna Katherine Trask, 45, of Southampton, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine).

Charles Daniel Martin, 44, of Southhampton, has been charged with:

• Traffic in a Schedule 1 Substance (cocaine)
• Possession for Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (two counts)
• Possession of Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized (three counts)
• Possession of Weapon or Device Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Restricted Weapon, a Prohibited Device
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (three counts)
• Contravenes a Regulation to Store, Handle, Transport, Ship, Display Firearm (two counts)
• Careless Use of a Firearm (three counts)
• Breach of Release Order

Martin is associated to the Colchester chapter of the Bacchus Motorcycle Club (MC), a 1% outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG). The 1% term is reserved for the more dominant OMGs in a region and is used by club members to advertise their disregard for the law and society’s norms. Within a 2018 Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision, Bacchus MC was designated a criminal organization under the Criminal Code of Canada, the first such designation for an OMG in Nova Scotia.

Martin was released by the court on conditions. He’s scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on July 20. Trask was also released on conditions and is due in court on July 13.

The investigation is ongoing.

“When we seize drugs, we often find firearms as well,” says S/Sgt. Andrew Clarke, District Commander, Cumberland County District RCMP. “This pattern highlights the close connection between drug activity and weapons, and the risks this combination poses to our communities.”

The Cumberland County Integrated SCEU was assisted by the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, the Pictou County Integrated SCEU, the East Hants District RCMP SCEU, Cumberland County District RCMP, and Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia.

Note: The Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit includes members of the Cumberland County District RCMP and the Amherst Police Department. The Pictou County Integrated SCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.

File #: 2026-587663

RCMP Southeast Traffic Services -Metro has arrested a man for offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act following a traffic stop for speeding. 

On June 9, at approximately 11:25 p.m., an officer was proactively patrolling Hwy. 101 in Lower Sackville and stopped a westbound Mazda 3 after it was observed travelling 127 km/hr in a 100 km/h zone.  While the driver was retrieving his documents, the officer observed evidence consistent with illegal drug possession. 

The driver, a 57-year-old man from Bedford, was arrested under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.  A search of the driver and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine, unstamped tobacco and cash. 

The man is facing a charge of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine). He was also issued a summary offence ticket for speeding.  

He was released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date. 

File #: 26-89620

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged three individuals following a break and enter and is seeking public assistance to identify two others.  

On June 6, at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a business on Hwy. 7 in Beaver Harbour.  Officers learned that four masked men had arrived in a silver sedan, broken the gate, and were walking around the property. 

Officers attended the scene and placed a tire deflation device at the exit gate.  The silver sedan, a Toyota Yaris containing five occupants, attempted to flee, drove over the device, and continued westbound on Hwy. 7. The Yaris came to a stop after its tires deflated and the occupants fled on foot into nearby woods.  The vehicle was later determined to be stolen out of Pictou County.  

A woman was arrested after a short foot pursuit. Two men matching the suspect descriptions were later reported to be hitchhiking on Hwy. 7 near the scene and were subsequently arrested.  

Sonya Lynn Baker, 24, of Halifax Regional Municipality; Brett Edward Hennessey, 31, of Thorburn; and Dylan Briar Rutledge, 33, of Sheet Harbour, are charged with:

• Break and Enter with Intent
• Mischief
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Theft Under $5000

 Hennessey is also charged with Flight from Police.  Rutledge faces additional charges of Flight from Police, Possession of Break-In Instruments, and Failing to Comply with a Release Order (five counts).  

Baker appeared in Halifax Provincial Court, while Hennessey and Rutledge appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 8.  Rutledge remains in custody until his next scheduled court appearance on July 13. Baker and Hennessey were released and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on August 17.  

Investigators are still looking to identify two other persons of interest.  One man is described as approximately 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds.  At the time of the break and enter, he was wearing a grey and black baseball cap, a hooded sweater, a greenish face covering, and rubber boots.  The other man is described as approximately 5-foot-10. He was wearing a blue baseball cap, a white crewneck long-sleeved shirt, black pants and white sneakers.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.  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 #: 26-87489

 Yarmouth Town RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Michaela Arsenault, who was last seen on June 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., in the Yarmouth area.

Arsenault is described as 5-foot-7 and 120 pounds, with long black hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black Carhartt sweater, black camo leggings, white Nike sneakers, and carrying a black backpack.

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Michaela Arsenault is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777 or the local police of jurisdiction. 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 #: 2026-788831

Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Clearland.

On June 6, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Lunenburg County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a multi-vehicle collision on Hwy. 103. Upon arrival, officers learned that a Dodge Ram travelling westbound entered a construction zone where traffic was stopped due to single-lane access controlled by temporary traffic lights.

The Ram then collided with a Toyota RAV4 before striking a Jeep Cherokee. A fourth vehicle sustained minor damage.

 The driver of the Toyota RAV4, a 65-year-old Ottawa man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, a 64-year-old Ottawa woman, was transported to hospital by EHS LifeFlight with life-threatening injuries.

 No other serious injuries were reported.

 An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision. The investigation remains ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

 Hwy. 103 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

 Officers thank the bystanders who offered assistance at the scene.

 Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

 File #: 2026-776352

Tara Lee Wilson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested.

The 38-year-old woman of Liverpool is charged with Trafficking in Drugs, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (three counts).

The RCMP thanks members of the public for their support in locating Wilson.

File #: 2026-593109

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for public assistance in locating 54-year-old Margaret Rose GREEN. She was seen in Spryfield on Herring Cove Road.

Green is described as 5-foot-4. She has brown hair.

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Margaret Green is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020 or the local police. 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 #: 26-86989

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) has charged a man with public mischief after he made false allegations against officers following his arrest. 

On January 11, at approximately 3:40 p.m., an officer with the RCMP HRD Traffic Unit was in the 3200 block of Hwy. 2 when they observed a vehicle with tinted windows enter a parking lot. The officer spoke with the driver about the provincial regulations regarding tinted windows and while doing so, observed signs of impairment.  

The officer then made a demand for a roadside breath sample, which the driver refused.  

Timothy Mathew Reynolds, 43, of Elmsdale, was arrested and charged with Refusal to Comply with a Demand.  

Following his arrest, Reynolds filed complaints alleging officers physically and sexually assaulted him.  

On January 13, the RCMP requested a review by the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), which found no evidence to support the allegations.  

On May 26, Reynolds was arrested and charged with Public Mischief, Extortion and Intimidation of a Justice Participant.  

He was released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 30.  

“We take all allegations involving our employees seriously and ensure they’re thoroughly reviewed,” says Insp. Cory Bushell, HRD Operations Officer – East. “In this case, the allegations were examined through both internal processes and an independent agency. We expect our officers to maintain professionalism to uphold public trust, and we’re committed to supporting employees when they’re unlawfully targeted for properly performing their duties.” 

 File #: 26-5600

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating five-year-old Blake Barlow-Grisdale. He was last seen at 7:50 a.m. this morning at a residence on Cooks Brooks Rd. 

Barlow-Grisdale has blond hair and blue eyes. He may be unclothed. 

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Blake Barlow-Grisdale is asked to call RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 26-86833

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a man for impaired driving following a single-vehicle crash in Ostrea Lake.  

On June 2, at approximately 3:05 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, EHS and fire services responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1200 block of Ostrea Lake Rd. While enroute, officers learned that a Dodge Caravan had struck a tree and that the driver, who displayed signs of impairment, was leaving the scene. 

Upon arrival, officers spoke with witnesses who indicated the driver had fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. 

With the assistance of a remotely piloted aircraft system, the Halifax Regional Police Canine Unit and members of the public, the driver was located and arrested for impaired driving.  He was transported to the Cole Harbour RCMP Detachment, where he refused to provide breath samples.  

Steven Gordon Miller, 53, from Pleasant Point, is charged with: 

• Impaired Driving
• Refusal to Comply with a Breath Demand
• Driving while Prohibited
• Resisting Arrest
• Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Consent

 He appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 3 and was released.  His next court appearance is scheduled for July 6. 

Impaired driving remains a serious risk to road safety. Witness reports and timely information from community members are often critical in locating and stopping impaired drivers. Anyone who observes suspected impaired driving is urged to call 911. 

File #: 26-85370

The man reported missing, last heard from on May 30, has been safely located. 

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.  

File #: 2026-745419

The Meteghan RCMP Detachment has charged a Digby County man with drug trafficking and other offences following the execution of a search warrant. 

On May 29, Meteghan RCMP, along with RCMP Police Dog Services and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Department of Natural Resources, executed a search warrant at a property in the 600 block of Dentremont Rd. as part of an ongoing investigation.

 Officers seized a quantity of cocaine, a scale, score sheets, cell phones, several cartons of unstamped cigarettes, cash, a flare gun made to look like a handgun, live elvers, elver fishing and storage equipment, and a stun gun.

 Todd Scott Schnare, 45, of Meteghan River, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Diazepam)
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (marijuana)
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Schnare also faces additional charges under the Excise Act and the Criminal Code related to unstamped tobacco. 

Schnare was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on August 10. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

File #: 2026-683145

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment arrested an impaired driver following multiple reports from the public in Lower Sackville.

On May 29, at approximately 7 p.m., officers responded to a report of a Toyota Corolla with flat tires travelling on the wrong side of the road in the 400 block of Sackville Dr. Officers learned that the vehicle had entered a parking lot on Sackville Dr. before leaving and driving north on Pinehill Dr. Officers patrolled the area but did not locate the vehicle.

At around 7:05 p.m., a second report was received regarding the same Toyota Corolla. Officers learned that vehicle debris had been found near the intersection of Sackville Dr. and Pinehill Dr.

At approximately 7:20 p.m., a third report indicated that the vehicle was on Skyridge Ave., travelling on the wrong side of the road at varying speeds. The vehicle had also struck a flatbed truck parked on the roadside. It was last seen travelling west on Sackville Dr. from Skyridge Ave.

An officer later located the damaged Toyota in a parking lot in the 400 block of Sackville Dr. The driver, who was the sole occupant, showed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving.

He was transported to the Lower Sackville RCMP Detachment, where he refused to provide breath samples.

The driver, a 24-year-old man from Lower Sackville, was held in custody. He was later released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.

Members of the public play a crucial role in keeping roads safe. If a driver appears impaired, they’re asked to call 911. Prompt reporting can help police intervene quickly and can prevent serious collisions or injuries.

File #: 26-83211

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU) is investigating a suspicious death in Antigonish County.

On May 31 at approximately 8:25 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a residential fire in Upper Big Tracadie. After the fire was extinguished, officers found a deceased man nearby on the property.

The investigation is ongoing, led by Southwest Nova MCU. Investigators are working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service and the Office of the Fire Marshal. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.

At this time, officers do not believe that this suspicious death is associated to the May 21 homicide in West Arm Tracadie.

Anyone with information that could support this investigation is asked to contact the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. 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 man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2026-742571