HRP Media report for July 27th, 2010 (day shift)

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