RCMP charge five youth and an adult after weapons complaint in Lower Sackville
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged five youths with weapons offences and one adult with accessory after the fact following a weapons complaint in Lower Sackville.
On October 20, at approximately 4:26 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a sensory irritant being sprayed inside a property in the 600 block of Sackville Dr.
Through the investigation, RCMP officers learned that four youths wearing masks had sprayed a sensory irritant inside the building, affecting another youth and an adult victim.
The youth victim later brandished a knife at one of the suspects before they fled the building and were picked up by an adult waiting in a vehicle.
The youth victim remained at the scene and spoke with RCMP officers.
Three of the youths were arrested on October 21 and were held for court. They’ve since been released on conditions and will appear in Halifax Provincial Youth Court at a later date.
Two youths have been charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon (two counts)
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Mischief
- Disguise with intent
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking (two counts)
The third youth has been charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon (two counts)
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Mischief
- Disguise with intent
The fourth youth was arrested on October 23 and remains in custody. They’re charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon (two counts)
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Mischief
- Disguise with Intent
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking
The fifth youth, who was initially a victim, was arrested on October 23, and charged with:
- Assault with A Weapon
- Assault
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
They appeared in Halifax Provincial Youth Court on October 24 and were released on conditions.
A 37-year-old woman from Lower Sackville has been charged with Accessory After the Fact. She was placed on conditions and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
-Lunenburg District RCMP charges man in relation to historical sexual assault
Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man in relation to a historical sexual assault.
In August, police began an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred almost 22 years ago. The victim, who was a child at the time, was sexually assaulted by a man known to them. On October 28, Lunenburg District RCMP safely arrested Corey Fitzgerald White, 54, of Chester Basin. White has been charged with sexual offences including Sexual Assault, Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Interference.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims in Newfoundland, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
“It’s never too late to report a sexual assault,” says Cpl. Dominic Laflamme, Lunenburg District RCMP. “Police work with those who’ve experienced sexual violence at every step in the investigation and only proceed if survivors are comfortable with us doing so.”
The RCMP recognizes the lasting impact sexual offences can have on victims, including feelings of stress, shame, and fear. There is no time limit on these types of offences, even if a significant number of years have passed. RCMP investigators are committed to seeking justice—regardless of how much time has passed. Supports are available, including through RCMP Victim Services, and anyone affected is encouraged to come forward.
White was released on conditions pending a court appearance in Bridgewater Provincial Court on November 19.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-275-3583 or their local police. 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.
