Friday, July 30, 2010, Halifax, Nova Scotia…Many of us may be leaving our homes for the cottage or vacation this long weekend. Before you leave consider the following…
• Check your social-media status. Have you posted publically that you will be away from your home? By posting this information it may leave your home vulnerable for thieves.
• Can you look inside your window and see expensive items? Keep valuables out of view and keep blinds and drapes closed when you’re not home. Don’t hang keys in the home where they are visible through windows.
• Keep valuable belongings (jewelry, papers, certificates, etc.) out of sight. If possible, keep them in a safety deposit box away from home. Other valuables should be engraved with your name and phone number which will help police identify your property.
• Consider recording the serial number of valuable items and taking photos of these items, note any identifiable markings.
• Arrange to have a trusted friend or family member check your residence while you are away. Ask them to collect your mail and newspapers to make it appear someone is home.
Friday, July 30, 2010, New Minas, NS…Three men arrested by RCMP after a five-store shoplifting spree in New Minas, which temporarily netted them goods in excess of $20 000, will spend the next 30 months behind bars in a Federal Institution.
David Phillip LeFave (34), of Maple Street, Bedford, Corey James Walker (30), of Gordon Avenue, Halifax, and Troy Douglas Straight (29), of McAlpine Avenue, Halifax received their sentences yesterday in Provincial Court in Kentville.
The three men entered guilty pleas to the single count of Theft Over $5000 and to the four counts of Theft Under $5000 they were each faced with. A single charge of possession of Property Obtained by Crime against each man was withdrawn.
On Tuesday, a motorist reported seeing a shiny object on the side of the 101 Highway to an member of the RCMP who was on patrol in the area. The member accompanied the motorist to the item and located a sock containing seventy pieces of gold jewelry bearing store tags from Zellers believed to be taken as a result of the shoplifting. All of the items were returned to the store.
Friday, July 30, 2010, Valley, NS…RCMP officers from Bible Hill Detachment responded to the scene of a small plane crash in Valley, NS early this morning.
The plane, a turbo prop Cessna, crash-landed in the Hill Ridge Drive area. The first reports to police were received at 6:55 am.
The cockpit of the plane was intact following the crash. Two occupants of the plane were ambulatory and talking with RCMP officers before being transported by EHS from the scene. Local fire departments contained leaked fuel and the Transport Safety Branch has been advised.
For Immediate Release
Halifax Regional Police/RCMP
Media Release
July 29, 2010 (3:25 p.m.)
Police Remind Motorists to Drive Cautiously
With the upcoming Natal Day weekend, HRM Partners in Policing would like to remind motorists about events which may impact traffic and also encourage safe driving.
On Monday August 2, the 115th Annual Natal Day Parade is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. It will follow the same route as in years past, starting on Novalea Drive, traveling down Gottingen Street, crossing the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, along Wyse Road, down Alderney Drive onto Prince Albert Road and finishing at Sullivan’s Pond. The route will be closed as the parade passes through and motorists should expect delays.
There is also the 28th Annual Bridge Walk which takes place on Monday August 2 from 2 – 4 p.m. The MacDonald Bridge will be closed during this time.
With all the activities planned, police expect heavier then usual traffic on our roads this weekend. Motorists are advised to allow extra time to get where they are going. Pedestrians are also reminded to use crosswalks when crossing the street and to work in partnership with drivers to ensure that HRM streets are safe for everyone.
HRM Partners in Policing are also pleased to be teamed up with Canadian Blood Services and will be handing out pamphlets encouraging the public to take time to help save lives by donating a pint of blood.
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For further information contact:
Cst Brian Palmeter
Halifax Regional Police
Public Information Officer
(902) 490-5154
palmetb@halifax.ca
Cpl. Joe Taplin
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Public Affairs Officer
(902)-490-1497
taplinj@halifax.ca
For Immediate Release
Halifax Regional Police/RCMP
Media Release
July 29, 2010 (11:50 a.m.)
Charges Laid in Connection to Debit Card Skimming
Following an investigation initiated by the RCMP Criminal Interdiction
Team, a man faces charges in connection to debit card skimming after
being arrested yesterday afternoon in Halifax.
The investigation led police to the Via Rail train station where
officers arrested a man and woman just after 12 p.m. in connection with
debit card skimming. A search of the man’s bag resulted in several
technical devices and a substantial quantity of cash being seized. Both
individuals were turned over to the HRP/RCMP Integrated Financial Crime
Unit who were able to identify the man as being involved in a skimming
operation targeting CIBC ATMs in Halifax. The woman was subsequently
released without charges.
Twenty-two-year-old Volodymyr Zozulya of Ontario is scheduled to appear
in Halifax Provincial Court to face a number of credit card related
offences including fraud over $5000, possession of credit card data,
using credit card data, possessing device intended to forge credit
cards, intercepting a function of a computer system and possessing a
computer password that enables him to commit the offence of fraud.
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Note to media: Det./Cst. Dana Drover of the HRP/RCMP Integrated
Financial Crime Unit will be available at 2 p.m. at Police Headquarters
to answer questions. There will also be an opportunity to view the
seized items.
For further information contact:
Cst Brian Palmeter
Halifax Regional Police
Public Information Officer
(902) 490-5154
palmetb@halifax.ca
Thursday, July 29th, 2010, Windsor, NS – Two people have been charged in relation to the July 27th robbery at the Windsor Pharmasave.
Candace Burgess (34), and Michael Flynn (32), of Ellershouse, Hants County, appeared in Kentville Provincial Court on Wednesday and were remanded into custody until Thursday, July 29 when they will appear before the court again.
The two face criminal charges of Robbery with an Offensive Weapon, Possession of Stolen Property, and Using an Imitation of a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence and a single count of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Good Morning,
Halifax Regional Police responded to 150 calls during the night shift of July 27th, 2010. The calls of interest are:
1. At approximately 710 pm a 17 year old youth visiting from Ontario was walking down Heron Walk in the Uniacke Square area of Halifax. He was approached by two males who grabbed him by the arm and searched his pockets. The suspects took a quantity of cash and the youth’s IPOD and fled the area. The male victim was not injured in the incident.
The suspects are described as two black males, both about 5’8-5’10, in there early twenties, both wearing black T-shirts, both of the males had chin strap facial hair, one had black jeans with yellow/orange/bright coloured embroidery on the back pockets, and the other male was wearing black shorts.
Investigators are asking anyone who has information on this robbery to contact 490-5016 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-888-222-TIPS (8477)
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2. At approximately 145 am police responded to a call of suspicious activity in the wooded area between Mic Mac Boulevard and Horizon Court in Dartmouth. The citizen who contacted police stated he observed two persons with flash lights in the woods, near the Kent Building Supplies Store. The two males when they observed police approach, fled on foot, a foot pursuit started and the suspects began discarding items as they fled. Police seized these items and apprehended the suspects on Horizon Court. the items seized were a quantity of estacy pills, and powdered cocaine. Also found was a loaded hand gun. No one was injured in this incident.
A 25 year old male from Dartmouth and a 24 year old male from Beaverbank are facing drug and weapons related offences. They are both being held in custody to attend Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Dartmouth on July 28th, 2010.
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Thank-you,
Staff Sergeant Darrell Gaudet
Halifax Regional Police
Watch Commander
1 Watch
902-458-9563
Good afternoon,
Halifax Regional Police responded to approximately 225 calls for service today. Please see the notable calls below.
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Police Officer assaulted (HRP GO#10-109190)
5816 Cogswell St (The Pavilion), Halifax
At 1:03 p.m. an HRP officer responded to a man causing a disturbance at this location. When he attempted to arrested the man he became combative and attempted to assault him with a skateboard. No injuries resulted. The 24 year old man was released on a Promise to Appear in court at a later date charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, assaulting police, resisting arrest and causing a disturbance.
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Pursuit (HRP GO#10-109274)
Grover Dr/ Old Sambro Rd., Halifax
At 3:43 p.m. an HRP West Division patrol unit observed two dirt bikes being operated dangerously. A traffic stop was initiated but the bikers fled resulting in a brief pursuit which was terminated. The bikers fled into the woods and operators have yet to be identified. This matter remains under investigation.
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Regards,
Sergeant Don R. Moser
Halifax Regional Police
Patrol Supervisor/ West Div./ 3 Watch
Office# 902-490-5210
Fax# 902-490-5217
Tuesday, July 27th 2010, Windsor, Hants County, N.S…At 9:14 this morning, RCMP in Windsor District responded to call of a robbery in progress at a pharmacy on Gerrish Street in the Town of Windsor.
A quantity of prescription drugs were reported to have been taken from the pharmacy. RCMP arrested an adult man and woman in relation to this investigation and they are currently in custody. At this point, no charges have been laid and the investigation is continuing.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010, Somerset, Nova Scotia…On Monday July 26, the Federal RCMP Marihuana Grow Operations Enforcement Team with the assistance of Kings District Detachment executed a search warrant at a property in Somerset, Kings County.
An indoor marihuana grow operation was located and dismantled. Two males ages, 51 and 54 years old were arrested. Approximately 130 mature marihuana plants and a quantity of dried marihuana were seized. Marihuana growing equipment including: high wattage light bulbs, electrical ballast, de-humidifiers, fans, pesticides and herbicides were also seized. The investigation is continuing.
An area of particular concern for the RCMP is the close proximity of this indoor grow operation to an Elementary School. Sergeant Keith MacKinnon of the RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime Awareness Service (DOCAS) says, “We are pleased that this grow operation was dismantled particularly before the start of the new school year. Indoor grow operations are inherently dangerous with elevated risks of fires, associated violence, and health concerns.”
Listed below are common dangers associated with any marihuana grow operation:
Fire: The use of enormous amounts of electricity combined with illegal tampering with electrical system can lead to fires. The hazard often extends to neighbouring buildings.
Health: The high humidity and temperatures necessary for a grow room lead to the formation of damaging mold and fungus. This situation poses serious health risks to the residents. Electrocution: Electrical bypasses and rewiring performed by unqualified individuals results in dangerous electrical hazards.
Poisonous gas and chemicals: The chemicals used in the production of marihuana are left to circulate inside the residence. These sometimes mix with air that has been re-vented from the furnace and/or water heater.
Violence: The occupants of a marihuana grow operation are more susceptible to extortion and home invasion. These operations are targeted by criminals who commit home invasions to steal the crop (“grow rips”). The presence of a grow operation increases the threat of violence to the neighbourhood.
Children at risk: Children who live in or visit a marihuana grow operation home are subject to physical dangers and the many health and safety hazards listed above.
If you suspect drug activity in your neighbourhood, contact police.
