Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man after a stabbing in Port Greville.

On November 6, at approximately 9:20 a.m., RCMP officers responded to an assault at a property in the 100 block of Brook Rd.

Through the investigation, RCMP officers learned that two men who are known to each other got into a physical altercation and one man stabbed the other with a knife.

The victim was transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

Adam Joseph Atkinson, 39, from Springhill, has been charged with Assault with a Weapon and Mischief.

Atkinson appeared in Amherst Provincial Court on November 6. He was released on conditions and is due to reappear in court on December 15.

The 47-year-old man who was reported missing from Clarksville and last seen on November 4 has been located deceased.

 At this time, the death is not believed to be suspicious in nature. The investigation is ongoing.

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

The 83-year-old woman reported missing from Waverley and was last seen on November 5 has been located safe. 

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

Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a collision in Blockhouse that resulted in serious injuries to two people and an outage to area phone and internet lines.

On November 5 at approximately 8:00 a.m., RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Northwest Rd. between Blockhouse and Fauxburg. Two vehicles had collided resulting in one vehicle, an oil truck, leaving the roadway and catching on fire. The driver was able to safely exit the truck. Fire services extracted the driver of the second vehicle, a Hyundai Accent.

The drivers, and only vehicle occupants, were transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The collision and fire damaged phone lines in the area, which caused a phone and internet outage.

A collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The road was closed for several hours and has since reopened. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone witnesses who have not yet spoken with police are asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555. 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.

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 83-year-old Donelda (Dawn) Mary Swanson. She was last seen on November 5, at 12 p.m., in Waverley. 

Swanson is described as 5-foot-4, 165 pounds. She has grey shoulder-length hair and green eyes.  She may be driving a black Subaru Legacy with Nova Scotia licence ECN478 and could be anywhere in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  

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 Swanson or her vehicle 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.

Victoria County District RCMP is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Boularderie East.

 On November 4 at approximately 7:40 a.m., Victoria County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a crash on Hwy. 105 and Patterson Rd. near Boularderie East. Upon arrival at the scene, officers learned that a truck, a red/burgundy Ford F-150, had left the road and come to rest in a deep ditch on the eastbound side of the highway.

 The driver and sole occupant of the truck, a 48-year-old Boularderie man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 A collision reconstructionist attended the scene. The investigation remains ongoing, and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

 Investigators want to speak with anyone who was travelling on Hwy. 105 during the late night of November 3 or early morning of November 4 and may have seen the vehicle, a red/burgundy Ford F-150. It is believed to have been travelling westbound on Hwy. 105, possibly having started from Sydney on November 3.

 Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.

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

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Shovlin Vincent Peters, who’s currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Peters, 48, from East Preston, is facing charges of: 

• Impaired Operation of a Conveyance
• Operation of a Conveyance Over 80 mg%
• Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
• Operation of a Conveyance while Prohibited
• Flight from Police

Peters is described as 5-foot-7, 125 pounds.  He has black hair and brown eyes.

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

 Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Shovlin Vincent Peters 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. 

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East Hants District RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating 47-year-old Todd McPhee, who was last seen on November 4 at approximately 9:00 a.m. in Enfield.

McPhee is described as 6-foot-2 and 270 lbs with blue eyes. He has brown hair and a full beard. He is believed to be wearing a plaid jacket or heavy shirt, unknown colour.

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 Todd McPhee is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077 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

RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft System (drone) operators, and area Ground Search and Rescue are involved in the search for Todd McPhee in the Clarksville area.

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Zachary McMaster.

 McMaster is described as 5-foot-9, 150-160 pounds. He has blonde hair and green eyes. There is no clothing description available. McMaster may be in the Halifax or Toronto areas and is known to often work in the construction/flagging industry.

 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 Zachary McMaster’s whereabouts 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.

Digby RCMP is investigating after a vehicle left the road and hit a house.

On November 3 at approximately 11:00 p.m., Digby RCMP officers attended a report of a vehicle that hit a parked car and a house on Carleton St. When officers arrived, they learned that the driver had attempted to leave on foot and was stopped by neighbours who witnessed the crash.

There were no injuries reported by the driver and lone occupant of the car or people inside the house.

The driver, a 22-year-old man from Southville, Digby County, was showing signs of impairment. Officers arrested the driver and issued a breath demand as part of the impaired driving investigation. He was transported to the Digby RCMP Detachment and later released pending an upcoming court appearance. He will face charges of Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Refusal to Comply with Demand.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. If you suspect an impaired driver, it’s an emergency – call 911.

The Meteghan RCMP Detachment has charged a man with drug trafficking and weapons offences after executing a search warrant in Meteghan.

 On October 31, the Meteghan RCMP, assisted by General Investigation Sections in Meteghan and Digby, executed a search warrant at a home on Hwy. 1 as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers safely arrested a man and seized cocaine, methamphetamine, psilocin, cannabis in various forms, unstamped tobacco, and knives.

 Cody Michael LeBlanc, 37, of Meteghan has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine and psilocin) (one count each)
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon when Knowing Possession is Unauthorized
• Possession of Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Selling, etc., of Tobacco Products and Raw Leaf Tobacco

 LeBlanc is also facing multiple charges under the Excise Act, Revenue Act and Cannabis Act. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Digby Provincial Court on January 26. 

Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

RCMP has charged a man for break and enter into a business in Lower Sackville.

On October 29, at approximately 12:39 a.m., members of RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with support from RCMP Police Dog Services, responded to a commercial alarm in the 700 block of Sackville Drive.

 Upon arrival, officers discovered an unsecured exterior door. Inside the premises, cash tills had been displaced and were found on the floor, but no individuals were present. During a thorough search of the building, officers observed that the washroom ceiling had partially collapsed, the toilet was damaged, and articles of clothing had been left behind.

 Investigators determined that a suspect had concealed themselves within the ceiling and exited the premises after closing hours. A business employee later reviewed CCTV footage and provided officers with a still image of the suspect, who was promptly identified.

 At 7:20 a.m., the same day, Scott Leslie Allan Best, 48, of Halifax, was located and arrested in the 800 block of Sackville Dr.  He has been charged with:

• Break and Enter with Intent
• Mischief Not Exceeding $5000
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

Best was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on November 12.

The RCMP/HRP Integrated Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide in North Preston.  

 On November 2, at approximately 4:58 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and EHS responded to a report of shots fired near the intersection of Cain St. and Clarence St. in North Preston.  

 Upon arrival, officers found 28-year-old Jayden Tynes suffering from gunshot wounds. Tynes was transported to hospital by EHS where he later succumbed to his injuries. 

 The investigation is being led by RCMP/HRP Integrated Major Crime Unit with support from the RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigative Section, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. 

 Anyone with information about this incident, or dashcam footage of Cain St. and Clarence St. between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on November 2, is asked to contact the RCMP/HRP Integrated Major Crime Unit at 902-490-5333.  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 Inverness Richmond Street Crimes Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged a Wagmatcook man for drug trafficking after executing a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation.

On October 31, Inverness Richmond SCEU lead the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Fishery Rd., Wagmatcook First Nation. During the search, officers safely arrested a man and located and seized a quantity of cocaine, as well as cash and a variety of weapons.

Isaac Francis, 37, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Francis had a first court appearance on October 31 and was released by the courts pending future court appearances. 

Officers also seized multiple firearms and other weapons during the search warrant execution. The investigation is ongoing and may result in further weapons-related charges.

Other police units involved include Eskasoni SCEU, Criminal Intelligence Service Nova Scotia (CISNS), and general duty officers from Victoria County District RCMP and Richmond County District RCMP.

Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, including the illegal sale of drugs, in their communities. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

A partnership between the Antigonish County District RCMP and St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is driving innovative student research with some real-world implications for policing and public safety.

Since 2021, psychology students at StFX have worked to digitize and analyze 20 years of RCMP cell log data through a collaboration initiated by Sgt. Warren McBeath and Dr. Margo Watt, senior research professor and professor emerita in the Department of Psychology. The project has supported multiple honours theses, provided part-time employment for students, and offered new insights into policing practices.

Abigail Jessome, currently completing her fourth year in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the Applied Forensic Psychology program at StFX, is investigating the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) – a tool used by police officers in Nova Scotia to assess intimate partner violence risk. Her research is focused on whether the integration of dynamic risk factors, such as poor anger control, can improve the ODARA’s predictive validity.

“The topic of intimate partner violence is increasingly important,” says Jessome. “I was also drawn to the project as it included opportunities to bring research to practice and it’s extremely important to me that research I am doing is shared with the people who can benefit from it.”

Alannah Ingles, now in her first year of the Master of Social Work program at Dalhousie University, focused her StFX honours thesis on domestic violence (DV) trends in Antigonish. It compared DV-related offences – such as assault, uttering threats, and criminal harassment – before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess whether local patterns reflected national trends.

“This project was an eye-opening experience that revealed the complexities of addressing intimate partner violence within law enforcement systems,” says Ingles. “It deepened my interest in research and policing, which I’ll pursue through graduate studies and a career advancing best practices in preventing and responding to intimate partner and gender-based violence.”

Both students gained hands-on experience through their work at the Antigonish RCMP Detachment. Their access to police files and specialized training enabled them to code hundreds of cases and contribute to a growing body of evidence-based research aimed at improving police response to violence.

“Through this strong partnership that has been built between the university and the local detachment, we’ve been able to support the very important research that the students are doing,” says S/Sgt. Kim Hillier, Detachment Commander. “And as an added benefit, we’re hopefully helping to shape future police response and investigations into intimate partner and gender-based violence.”

The work has also attracted two multi-year research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, supporting a number of students’ studies.

“Our research collaboration with the RCMP has been a true win-win situation,” says Dr. Watt. “Having the opportunity to work directly with the RCMP has shaped students’ learning and, for some, their career goals. This model of collaboration with university researchers serves the RCMP’s expressed efforts to improve evidence-based practices and extend community outreach.”

The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Windsor man with child sexual abuse and exploitation material offences.

 On October 22, the ICE Unit and Digital Forensic Services, assisted by West Hants RCMP’s General Investigative Section and Street Crime Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at a home on Wiley Ave., Windsor, and seized electronic evidence. 

Investigators were directed to the residence after learning that child sexual abuse and exploitation material was being transmitted by a user accessing the internet in that residence. 

 As a result of the investigation, Terry Wayne Jagger, 67, was arrested on October 30. Jagger has been charged with: 

• Possession of Child Pornography
• Make Available Child Pornography
• Accessing Child Pornography
• Possession of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material

Jagger was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on January 20, 2026.  

In Nova Scotia, it’s mandatory for citizens to report suspected child sexual abuse and exploitation material; anyone who comes across it must report it to police. Failure to report could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. Be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to local police or to Canada’s national tipline: www.cybertip.ca. 

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Superintendent John Duff as its Officer in Charge.

 A Halifax native, C/Supt. Duff joined the RCMP in 1990 after graduating from Acadia University with a degree in Biology. He spent the majority of his career in Manitoba, where he rose through the ranks to become Superintendent. After retiring from the RCMP in 2018, he took on the role of Director of Protective Services for the City of Selkirk.

 His passion for policing brought him back to the RCMP shortly after, rejoining at the rank of Inspector to serve as Officer in Charge of the Selkirk Detachment. His leadership and dedication led to a promotion to Superintendent as Manitoba East District Commander in 2021, where he served for four years before returning home to Halifax.

 With 35 years of service, C/Supt. Duff has built his career around General Duty and District policing. He is a third-generation Mountie, following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather.

Since arriving in Halifax, he has already become a familiar face at community events such as the Emancipation Day Run, Annual Preston Area Gala, and the Special Olympics Truck Convoy, among others. 

 When asked about his priorities for Halifax Regional Detachment, C/Supt. Duff shared:

 “I want to continue integration with Halifax Regional Police, elevate community safety, and strengthen our connection with the communities we serve while ensuring health and wellness of our employees.”

 Please join us in welcoming Chief Superintendent John Duff back to the Maritimes and into his new leadership role.

Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 104 and officers are seeking witnesses to the collision.

On November 1 at approximately 9:50 p.m., police, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 104 near Dagger Woods Rd. and Pomquet Monks Head Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, officers learned that a collision had occurred between a car and a large farm or construction vehicle.

The four occupants of the car, a black Toyota Rav 4, were transported to hospital by EHS. One passenger, a child, was pronounced deceased at hospital.

The other vehicle did not remain on the scene. Investigators later located the vehicle believed to be involved; it has been seized for investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing. A collision reconstructionist attended the scene and the road was closed for several hours. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is also involved.

Investigators want to speak with anyone who was travelling on Hwy. 104 during the evening of November 1 and may have seen either of the vehicles involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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 child’s loved ones at this difficult time.

Cassidy Nickerson, who was wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been located and safely arrested. 

The 29-year-old woman of Barrington, is facing charges of Breach of Probation (six counts). 

The RCMP would like to thank members of the public for their support in locating Nickerson.