Amherst Police

• Amherst police detain adult, 3 youths after witnesses report firearm incident

  Amherst Police said witnesses reported on Thursday that four males in a white Ford vehicle 'appeared to be in possession of a firearm.'

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2022
  
• N.S. man charged after mailed weapon seized at Canadian border

  A package containing a weapon was seized by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in mid-July. It was destined for an address in Amherst, N.S.

  Crime

  Sep 1, 2022
  
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• Man charged in connection with 2 explosions that rocked the town of Amherst, N.S.

  Brian Stephen MacDonald, 46, of Amherst is facing three charges.

  Crime

  Dec 10, 2020
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• Amherst police detonate device following reports of blasts in Agnew Street area

  The device, which police did not name or disclose further details about, detonated in the Agnew Street area and woke many people in town.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2020
• Amherst police locate suspect after emergency alert issued for person with a possible firearm

  Amherst Police say officers have located a person of interest after receiving a call about a possible sighting of a person with a firearm.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2020
• Amherst police arrest Christopher McKay under Canada-wide warrant

  Police say the suspect was a passenger in a vehicle and was recognized by police officers during a traffic stop in Amherst, N.S.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2020
• Woman admits to jumping out window to avoid arrest, officer not charged: SiRT

  Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team says the woman attempted to flee by going to the kitchen window, removing the screen and jumping to the ground below.

  Crime

  Sep 12, 2018
• No charges for Amherst officer following July pursuit: report

  No charges for Amherst officer following July pursuit: report

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2015