RCMP arrest man for multiple thefts from various NSLC locations
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a man believed to be responsible for multiple thefts from Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) locations.
On May 6, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a report from security staff at the NSLC on Forest Hills Pkwy. that a man responsible for multiple alcohol thefts had just been denied entry.
Upon arrival, an officer located the man in the parking lot and arrested him.
Wilfred Lataz Smith, 35, of Dartmouth, was transported to the Cole Harbour RCMP Detachment. Further investigation determined he was responsible for numerous thefts from NSLC locations throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Smith is charged with:
- Theft Under $5000 (11 counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (11 counts)
- Breach of Probation (nine counts)
Smtih appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on May 7 and was released on conditions pending a future court appearance.
- TrafficRCMP Halifax Regional Detachment investigating fatal motor vehicle crash
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash in Musquodoboit Harbour.
On May 8 at approximately 3:37 a.m., RCMP, EHS and fire services responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 1100 block of Ostrea Lake Rd. Officers learned that a southbound Honda Civic crossed the roadway and rolled into the ditch.
The youth driver and a youth passenger were transported to hospital by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries.
A second youth passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the location of the collision and Ostrea Lake Rd. was closed for several hours. It has since reopened.
The investigation is ongoing.
