Halifax RCMP
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Canoeists ‘stalked’ by pack of vicious dogs on Nova Scotia river: RCMPRCMP say the three 'vicious dogs' were trying to board the canoe. An officer fired a service weapon and killed one of the dogs.CanadaJul 7, 2025
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Man found dead in Porters Lake, N.S. home after RCMP respond to call for distressed personRCMP in Halifax say a 30-year-old man was found dead inside a home after a lengthy standoff. The province's police watchdog says the case doesn't meet its mandate to investigate.CanadaJan 3, 2025
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Fatal house fire near Halifax that left 1 person dead under investigation: RCMPThe Halifax RCMP detachment says police and fire services were called to a residential fire on Friday evening in Porters Lake, about 30 kilometres from the provincial capital.CrimeAug 18, 2024
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Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at home-based business: Halifax RCMPA Halifax-area man has been charged with five counts of sexual assault after a series of incidents last month at a home-based business.CrimeDec 19, 2023
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Halifax RCMP looking for driver in hit-and-run who abandoned vehicle, ran into woodsPolice in Nova Scotia are looking for the driver of a Toyota Echo who drove the wrong way on Highway 102 and caused a head-on crash that left a woman with serious injuries.CrimeOct 29, 2023
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Suspicious death of 71-year-old man in Middle Sackville triggers RCMP investigationHalifax district RCMP are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in the Middle Sackville area.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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‘That’s too many’: Halifax Regional Police lose 30 members in six monthsSome 30 officers have left Halifax police ranks over the last six months, whether it's because they've moved to other police services, joined Halifax fire, or retired.CanadaJun 28, 2023
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3 youths face charges after Pride flag burned at Nova Scotia high schoolThree youths are facing charges after a Pride flag was set on fire at Bay View High School in Upper Tantallon last month. Police say the incident was motivated by hate.CanadaMay 5, 2023
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Policing in Halifax is under scrutiny. New report says big changes neededThe municipality is policed by both Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP, but a new study presented to council said the current model is not working.CanadaApr 25, 2023
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Halifax RCMP charge man with impaired driving, vehicle theft after high-speed escapeA 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired driving and vehicle theft after officers stopped a speeding stolen vehicle in the Halifax area, police say.CrimeApr 12, 2023
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