RCMP seeking information about home invasion and stabbing in Lower Sackville
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information from the public after a home invasion and stabbing in Lower Sackville.
On January 14, at approximately 9:42 p.m., RCMP and EHS responded to a report that a man had been stabbed at a residence in the 100 block of Alder Cres. Officers learned that two men wearing masks knocked on the door and then kicked it in. An occupant of the home confronted the suspects and was sprayed with a sensory irritant and stabbed. The suspects fled the scene in a dark coloured Honda Civic, heading towards Riverside Dr.
The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects are described as two men. One man had red curly hair.
The ongoing investigation is being led by the General Investigation Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, with support from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. At this time, investigators do not believe the incident was random.
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.
-Antigonish County District RCMP investigating fatal ATV crash
Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a fatal ATV crash that occurred in Addington Forks.
On January 16, at approximately 5:30 a.m., RCMP officers and EHS responded to a report of an ATV crash in the 0-100 block of Addington Forks Rd.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the driver of the ATV, a 40-year-old man from North Grant, deceased near the vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.
Anyone with information on the crash, including dashcam footage, 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.
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Eskasoni RCMP charges man for drug trafficking, seizes hydromorphone and Dilaudid
Eskasoni RCMP has charged an Eskasoni man for drug trafficking.
On January 15, Eskasoni RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Raspberry Ln. in Eskasoni as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. Officers seized a quantity of drugs, including, hydromorphone and Dilaudid.
John Sidney Gould, 58, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (two counts). He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Eskasoni Provincial Court on April 7.
The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Eskasoni RCMP Detachment.
Nova Scotians are encouraged to contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police to report crime, 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.
