Halifax crime

• Lionel Desmond Inquiry: psychologist describes former soldier’s marital difficulties

  A former Canadian soldier who killed three family members and himself in 2017 complained about repeated head injuries soon after he left the military in 2015, an inquiry heard.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Police investigate home invasion, abduction in Bedford

  The investigation into the home invasion and abduction of the 42-year-old man from Bedford, N.S., is in its early stages.

  Crime

  Feb 25
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• Police investigating Dartmouth shooting that left man with life-threatening injuries

  Multiple Halifax Regional police units remain on scene, including K-9 and forensic identification units. 

  Crime

  Feb 20
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• 6 people face $1,000 tickets after Halifax gatherings violate COVID-19 limits

  The Halifax Regional Police are asking residents to educate or re-educate themselves about the public health rules around COVID-19 after ticketing people holding gatherings.

  Crime

  Feb 20
• Men arrested in relation to homicide of Brandon Polegato released without charges

  Police said they arrested two men, one in Halifax and the other in Dartmouth, in relation to the Feb. 7 homicide of Brandon Polegato. 

  Crime

  Feb 11
• Police rule death at Washmill Lake Dr. apartment building a homicide

  Police have now identified the 26-year-old as Brandon Polegato of Halifax. 

  Crime

  Feb 9
• Better Business Bureau Atlantic’s president faces child pornography charges

  Peter Moorhouse has now been suspended as CEO and president of the organization. RCMP say he is part of several community groups that 'may have given him access to youth.'

  Crime

  Feb 9
• Halifax police officer’s missing badge has been found

  Police say the missing badge has been found and thanked the citizen who contacted officers about it.

  Crime

  Feb 9
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• Halifax police arrest suspect connected to string of robberies Friday

  Police have arrested a suspect in the four robberies. Officers say he'll be facing charges of robbery, uttering threats and breach of probation. 

  Crime

  Feb 5
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• Police look to identify suspect in alleged sexual assault near Halifax high school

  Police say a man approached a teenager on a walking trail near Halifax West High School and along Thomas Raddall Drive, before attempting to 'touch him in a sexual manner.' 

  Crime

  Feb 5