RCMP charge man after police vehicle rammed
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged a man after he fled from police and rammed a police vehicle.
On February 16, at approximately 10:30 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an impaired driver who had left a business in Elmsdale in a Dodge Journey with New Brunswick licence plates. The vehicle, reported to be driven by a woman, was last seen travelling south on Hwy. 2 toward Fall River.
A responding officer in an unmarked police vehicle later located the Dodge travelling west on Windgate Dr., now being driven by a man. The officer attempted a traffic stop using emergency equipment, but the driver failed to stop and accelerated. The officer then deactivated the emergency equipment but continued to follow.
The officer located the Dodge on Sawyer Cres. and again, activated emergency equipment. The Dodge then rammed the police vehicle. The officer was not physically injured. The man reversed the Dodge and attempted to flee but lost control and became stuck in a snowbank.
Both the driver and passenger were safely arrested. The passenger, a 41-year-old woman from Halifax, was released without charge.
Ahmad Ibrahim Altawil, 48, of Halifax, has been charged with:
- Driving While Disqualified
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Flight from a Police Officer
- Assaulting a Police Officer with a Weapon
- Failure to Comply with a Release Order (three counts)
Altawil appeared in court on February 17 and was released. His next court appearance is scheduled for April 28 in Dartmouth Provincial Court.
-Kings District RCMP seeking information about armed robbery in Coldbrook
Kings District RCMP is requesting assistance from the public for help in identifying a man involved in an armed robbery in Coldbrook.
On February 16 at approximately 3:20 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a robbery at a restaurant in the 7100 block of Hwy. 1 in Coldbrook. General duty officers, General Investigation Section, Nova Scotia RCMP Police Dog Services, Southwest Nova Traffic Services, and Kentville Police Service attended.
Through the investigation, officers learned that a man entered the restaurant, placed a weapon on the front counter, and demanded money from the staff. The suspect then left on foot, running towards a nearby parking lot. During follow up with neighbouring businesses, officers learned that the man got into the passenger seat of a car parked nearby before the car left, going eastbound on Hwy. 1. Investigators believe that another person was driving the vehicle.
There were no injuries reported.
At the time of the robbery, the man was wearing a white long-sleeve shirt, patterned pants (possibly a flower pattern), white shoes, a black baseball cap, and a face mask. He is described as 5-feet-7 to 5-feet-9 with a slim build.
The vehicle is described as a blue or grey 4-door Chevrolet Cruze, 2010 or similar model.
The driver is described as having light coloured hair, and facial hair.
The investigation is ongoing with support from Kentville Police Service, Annapolis County District RCMP, and Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information that will support this investigation who has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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.
