Man arrested by Colchester County District RCMP in relation to multiple theft investigations / West Hants District RCMP charges a man with historical sexual offences

Man arrested by Colchester County District RCMP in relation to multiple theft investigations / West Hants District RCMP charges a man with historical sexual offences
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Man arrested by Colchester County District RCMP in relation to multiple theft investigations

Colchester County District RCMP executed a search warrant and seized a firearm as a result of several thefts that occurred in Bible Hill.

On May 25 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle that had been parked at a business on Main St. Through the investigation, officers found that five other vehicles appeared to have also been damaged and had items taken. The vehicles were parked overnight at several businesses in the area.

Later that day, based on information collected through the investigation with assistance from RCMP Forensic Identification Services, Colchester County District RCMP officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Bayview St. in Truro. During the search, officers located and seized multiple items believed to have been associated to ongoing theft investigations in Bible Hill and Truro, as well as an unsecured firearm and ammunition.

At the time of the warrant execution, police also arrested a Truro man. He will face charges of Mischief (five counts), Unsafe Storage of a Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, and Theft from Motor Vehicle. He was released on conditions pending a court appearance scheduled for August 27 at Truro Provincial Court, to the custody of another police agency as part of other ongoing investigations.

Anyone with information about these or other related property crime investigation is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820 or the police of jurisdiction. 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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West Hants District RCMP charges a man with historical sexual offences

West Hants District RCMP has charged a man with historical sexual offences that occurred over a two-year period in Windsor.

In November 2024, RCMP officers received a report of historical sexual assault involving a teacher, who taught at King’s-Edgehill School at the time of the offences, and a youth victim. Investigators learned that the offences occurred on and off school property and between the years 2000 and 2002.

In January 2025, as a result of the investigation, Roderick Alexander MacDonald, 48, was served a summons in British Columbia to attend court in Nova Scotia.

MacDonald, who lives in British Columbia, has been charged with Sexual Exploitation, Invitation to Sexual Touching and Sexual Assault. He’s scheduled to return in Windsor Provincial Court on June 2, at 1:30 p.m.

There is no information to suggest there are additional victims and others have not come forward, however, the Nova Scotia RCMP encourages anyone who may be a survivor of sexual assault to contact their local RCMP detachment or police of jurisdiction. Survivors can discuss incidents with officers before deciding to participate in an investigation and court process. To offer an anonymous tip, contact 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.