Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit charges two people with multiple firearms offences
The Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (PCISCEU) has charged two people with multiple offences following a search warrant execution in Westville.
On May 28, as part of an ongoing firearms investigation, the PCISCEU attended a residence on Picken St. Two people were safely arrested at the property after a man pointed a loaded rifle at officers and tried to flee the area on an all-terrain vehicle. A woman, who was also at the residence, attempted to flee on foot.
During the search of the home, three firearms, several replica firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, knives, and swords were seized.
Darren Brent Snell, 41, and Sherri Lynn Hallam, 39, both of Westville, have been charged with:
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (nine counts)
- Careless Use of Firearm (four counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (three counts)
- Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited Weapon
- Resist Arrest
Snell has also been charged with:
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession Contrary to Order (12 counts)
Snell has been remanded into custody pending future court appearances. Hallam was released on conditions and is due to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on July 21.
Several teams assisted with the search warrant execution, including the Nova Scotia RCMP Emergency Response Team and Critical Incident Command, Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service and Stellarton Police Service.
Note: The PCISCEU is made up of police officers from Pictou County District RCMP, Westville Police Service, and Stellarton Police Service.
-RCMP charges a man with sexual offences against a youth victim
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) has charged a man with sexual offences committed against a youth victim known to him.
Yesterday evening, in relation to an ongoing sexual assault investigation, RCMP officers, assisted by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a warrant to enter a residence near the 9500 block of Hwy. 7.
Inside the home, officers located and safely arrested a 30-year-old Dartmouth man involved in a sexual assault, and two other men for unrelated matters. At the scene, a stolen motorcycle was also recovered.
Codie Kenneth Bruce Horne has been charged with:
- Uttering Threats
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
- Invitation to Sexual Touching
- Failure to Comply with a Release Order (two counts)
- Intimidation of a Justice System Participant
Horne was held in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court today.
