Police charge man for assault and weapons offences
On April 18 at approximately 1:20 p.m., police responded to a weapons complaint in the 500 block of Washmill Lake Road in Halifax. It was reported that a man entered an apartment building and pulled the fire alarm. It was further reported that the man may have stabbed someone.
Officers arrived and located the victim, who reported that a man threatened him with a knife while attempting to gain entry to his apartment. The victim sustained minor injuries; however, he was not stabbed.
The suspect was located in the apartment belonging to the victim. The suspect was combative and resisted arrest resulting in a conductive energy weapon (CEW/Taser) being deployed. Once arrested, he was transported to the hospital by Emergency Health Services for assessment.
Allan Robertson, 37, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Assault a peace officer
- Assault with a weapon
- Resist arrest
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Break and enter with intent to commit offence
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Police investigate stabbing
On April 19 at approximately 12:10 a.m., police responded to the 6700 block of Chisholm Avenue in Halifax for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived and located a 16-year-old youth suffering from a stab wound.
It was reported that the victim was in a residence with friends when a rock was thrown through the window. The group went outside to see who threw the rock and encountered another group of youth dressed in black and wearing masks. The group with masks then sprayed a sensory irritant and the victim was stabbed.
The victim was transported to the hospital by EHS with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
There have been no arrests. The investigation is ongoing.
- **** RCMP ReleaseRCMP arrest youths after attempted robbery; seize weapons in Lower Sackville
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment arrested two youths and seized weapons following an attempted robbery in Lower Sackville.
On April 17, at approximately 6:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the 700 block of Sackville Dr. Officers learned that two youths attempted to rob other youths, that a weapon may’ve been involved, and that the suspects fled on foot.
Officers located two youths in the area shortly afterward and arrested them without incident. During a search, they seized an airsoft pistol, an airsoft rifle, and a can of sensory irritant spray.
The victims didn’t remain on scene and haven’t been identified. No injuries were reported.
One youth is facing charges related to weapons possession and failure to comply with court orders. The second youth was released without charge.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment 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.
