Citizens Credited for Overnight Arrest

Halifax Regional Police would like to thank the citizens who helped officers locate a man who was breaking into vehicles in Halifax early this morning.

At 2:32 a.m. police responded to the Seaforth Street area after receiving a complaint about a man breaking into vehicles. Several witnesses provided a description of the man as well as his direction of travel. While officers were on scene, another complaint was received at 2:54 a.m. about a vehicle being broken into on Gladstone Street.

Thanks to the quick action of the people who called in officers located and arrested a 40-year-old man on Almon Street. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of property damage, attempt break and enter and possession of break-in instruments.

Thefts from vehicles are generally a crime of opportunity, with items in plain sight being a temptation for would be thieves. It is recommended that items not be left in your vehicle. If it is absolutely necessary to leave items in your vehicle, they should be locked in the trunk out of sight before arriving at your destination.

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For further information contact:

Cst Brian Palmeter
Halifax Regional Police
Public Information Officer
(902) 490-5154
palmetb@halifax.ca

Search Results in Drug Charges

Three people face charges after a drug search yesterday afternoon in Halifax.

At 5:35 p.m. the HRP/RCMP Integrated Drug Unit, assisted by the Central Quick Response Unit, conducted a search of a residence in the 3500 block of Windsor Street in Halifax. The search resulted in a quantity of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia being seized. Three men were arrested at the scene without incident.

Three Halifax men, ages 23, 26 and 27, face drug trafficking charges and are scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date.

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For further information contact:

Cst Brian Palmeter
Halifax Regional Police
Public Information Officer
(902) 490-5154
palmetb@halifax.ca

Charges relating to the use of a disguise, use of a firearm during commission of an offence, and robbery will be forwarded against a 36 year old man during a court appearance this morning in Windsor.

Man Found Unresponsive in Police Custody Dies

A man who was found unresponsive in police cells early Wednesday morning and taken to hospital has passed away.

Forty-seven-year-old George Joseph Richards of Dartmouth was found unresponsive in a cell at Police Headquarters at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday morning. He was taken to hospital where he passed away this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

To ensure a full and independent review of this incident, Cape Breton Regional Police have been asked to investigate this matter. Halifax Regional Police will continue to speak to all questions concerning this case.

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For further information contact:

Cst Brian Palmeter
Halifax Regional Police
Public Information Officer
(902) 490-5154
palmetb@halifax.ca

Millbrook, N.S., September 2, 2010… An investigation is currently
underway at a residence in Millbrook following seizure of a cache of
firearms and ammunition earlier this morning by RCMP.

A RCMP Emergency Response Team entered the residence at approximately
8:00 AM Thursday morning under authority of a search warrant. The scene
has since been turned over to members of the RCMP’s Colchester Street
Crime Enforcement Unit for further investigation.

Further update to follow this afternoon.

Contact

Sgt. Don Daigle
RCMP Millbrook
(902) 893-6819 Office (Calls will be routed to operators and Sgt Daigle
will be advised.)
(902) 893-0002 Fax

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LA GRC SAISIT DES ARMES A FEU ET DES MUNITIONS À MILLBROOK

Millbrook (N.-É.) – La police mène actuellement une enquête dans une
résidence à Millbrook relativement à la saisie d’une cache
d’armes à feu et de munitions plus tôt ce matin.

Un Groupe tactique d’intervention de la GRC est entré dans la
résidence jeudi matin vers 8 h pour exécuter un mandat de
perquisition. Des membres du Groupe des crimes de rue de Colchester de
la GRC se trouvent actuellement sur les lieux. L’enquête se poursuit.

Une mise à jour sera publiée cet après-midi.

Personne-ressource :

Serg. Don Daigle
Détachement de Millbrook de la GRC
Bureau : 902-893-6819 (Les appels seront transférés aux opérateurs et
le serg. Daigle en sera informé.)
Téléc. : 902-893-0002

HRP Re-Introduces ‘Operation Fall-Back’

It’s that time of year again when Halifax Regional Police launches
its ‘Operation Fall-Back’ campaign in an effort to reduce noise
complaints, property damage and public intoxication in the residential
areas surrounding our universities.

The campaign, which was created several years ago in response to
concerns raised by citizens, will commence the evening of September 3
and run for throughout the month of September. Halifax Regional Police
continues to work closely with community groups, university officials
and student representatives to help prevent a repeat of problems from
previous years through education and enforcement. HRP is utilizing
increased high-visibility patrols and directed enforcement in known
complaint areas.

Like the last few years, the partnership will evolve into a dedicated
patrol program beginning in October when ‘Operation Fall-Back’ has
concluded. Halifax Regional Police provides the cruiser and Dalhousie
University pays the staffing costs for two officers who patrol
designated neighbourhoods around Dal and King’s campuses at peak times
on selected dates throughout the year.

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For more information contact:

Cst. Brian Palmeter
Public Information Officer
Halifax Regional Police
(902) 490-5154

Charles Crosby
Communications and Marketing
Dalhousie University
(902) 494-1269 Office
(902) 222-9379 Cell

Cst Brian Palmeter
Halifax Regional Police
Public Information Officer
(902) 490-5154
palmetb@halifax.ca

Halifax, Nova Scotia, September 2, 2010…With Hurricane Earl
continuing to track toward our province, the RCMP urge citizens to be
mindful of the dangers that the storm may present.

As the storm approaches, it is important to remember that extreme
weather will result in hazardous conditions, decreased visibility and
possible hydro-planing on our road and highways. Drivers may also
encounter wind-blown debris on the road and sudden flooding which can be
dangerous for motorists and detrimental to highway conditions. The RCMP
encourage the public to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and
refrain from unnecessary travel until after the storm has passed and
clean-up efforts are complete. If you must travel, allow for additional
travel time, let someone know your destination, slow down, watch for
pooling water and use your hazard signals if you must stop along the
way.

The RCMP encourage the public to maintain a safe viewing distance along
beaches and shorelines, well away from the water’s edge and stay
completely off rocks, breakwaters, and piers where waves are breaking.
Storm driven waves and tides can cause unpredictable and deadly
conditions as anyone close to the coast could be swept into the ocean.

For further information on emergency preparedness, visit the Nova
Scotia Emergency Management Office Web site http://emo.gov.ns.ca/.

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Contact
Cpl Doug Brannen
RCMP ‘H” Division
Media Relations Office
Tel 902-426-5120
Cell 902-483-4672
email doug.brannen@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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La GRC recommande la prudence à l’approche de l’ouragan Earl

Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse), le 2 septembre 2010 – La GRC recommande à la
population d’être à l’affût des dangers que pourrait présenter
l’ouragan Earl, qui continue à se diriger vers notre province.

Il est important de se rappeler que les conditions météorologiques
extrêmes produites par l’ouragan créeront des situations
dangereuses, réduiront la visibilité et pourraient provoquer
l’aquaplanage sur les routes. Les automobilistes doivent également
tenir compte des dangers posés par les débris et les inondations
soudaines, qui peuvent nuire aux conditions routières. Pour faciliter le
déplacement des véhicules d’urgence, la GRC encourage le public à
éviter les déplacements inutiles jusqu’à la fin de l’ouragan et
des travaux de nettoyage. Si vous devez vous déplacer, il faut prévoir
plus de temps pour vous rendre à destination, informer d’autres
personnes de votre destination, ralentir, demeurer à l’affût des
accumulations d’eau sur la route et activer les feux de détresse si
vous devez vous arrêter.

La GRC insiste également sur l’importance de garder une distance
sécuritaire entre vous et la mer sur les plages et les rivages,
c’est-à-dire qu’il faut rester loin du bord de l’eau. Il ne
faut jamais monter sur les rochers, les digues ou les quais contre
lesquels les vagues se brisent. Les vagues et les marées causées par les
tempêtes peuvent provoquer des conditions imprévisibles et mortelles. Si
vous vous trouvez trop proche de l’eau, vous pourriez être emporté par
la mer.

Pour de plus amples renseignements concernant la planification
d’urgence, visitez le site Web du Bureau de la gestion des urgences
à http://emo.gov.ns.ca/.

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Personne-ressource :
Cap. Doug Brannen
Division H de la GRC
Bureau des relations médiatiques
Tél. : 902-426-5120
Cell. : 902-483-4672
Courriel doug.brannen@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Police responded to the 200 block of Willett Street at 3:33 p.m. and located a 37-year-old man in his apartment suffering from severe head injuries. The victim’s vehicle was stolen in the incident and
recovered in Montreal. A male youth and a female youth were arrested on August 18 in Truro and face charges in connection with this incident.

As a result of the investigation by officers assigned to the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section, a Canada wide warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Antron Corey Dann. Dann has no fixed address and he was last known to be in Montreal.

Dann should be considered armed and dangerous and members of the public should not approach this individual. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at
www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

Fifteen-year-old Katelyn Nicks was last seen on Thursday, August 19 at approximately 8 p.m. in Dartmouth where she was staying. She was reported missing later that evening and police have be attempting to locate her since then without any success. Katelyn is from Hants County and is not believed to have any friends in the metro area, however, police have received information indicating that Katelyn was in the south end of the city. Katelyn is a white female, 5’6″, 200 lbs., with shoulder length black hair and green eyes. She was last seen wearing black jogging pants and a long sleeved green and brown plaid shirt.

At this time investigators do not believe Katelyn has met with foul play, however, given her age, her family is concerned for her well being. Police request that Katelyn, or anyone with information on her whereabouts, call Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016 or their local police department.