Halifax Regional Police

• Man charged after bomb threat made against U.S. Consulate in Halifax

  An evacuation order was issued for several streets in downtown Halifax after police located a vehicle they said contained a propane tank and flammable liquid.

  Crime

  Aug 11
  
• U.S. consulate in Halifax received bomb threat that led to downtown evacuation: police

  In addition to the bomb threat, Halifax Regional Police said they were also searching a suspicious vehicle in response to the threat.

  Crime

  Aug 10
  
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• Shooting and hostage call that prompted evacuation was a hoax: Halifax police

  Halifax police say a dramatic and alarming call about a shooting and hostage situation that resulted in the evacuation of a Bedford apartment building ended up being a hoax.

  Crime

  Jul 13
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• Proposed $180M police HQ project needs ‘serious scrutiny’: Halifax mayor

  Halifax Regional Police needs a new home, but concerns are being raised about how much a new headquarters for the police force could cost taxpayers.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Death of woman found inside tent ruled not suspicious: Halifax police

  Police say they responded to the report of a sudden death in the 2500 block of Barrington Street at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. 

  Canada

  Feb 11
• Halifax police officer charged after investigation into stolen property, bikes being sold

  A Halifax Regional Police constable has been charged after an investigation into stolen property, including bicycles, being sold by an officer. 

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2025
• Halifax youth charged with child pornography involved with violent online group: police

  A Halifax youth who is facing several child pornography charges is allegedly a member of a violent online extremist group known as 764, according to police.

  Crime

  Oct 28, 2025
• Halifax police investigate after man found with gunshot wounds

  Halifax police say a man with gunshot wounds was found near a designated location for those experiencing homelessness and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

  Crime

  Oct 19, 2025
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• Halifax police shoots at car after officer nearly run down, guns drawn at wrong suspects

  Halifax Regional Police say an officer shot at a car fleeing a traffic stop, and then later police pulled over the wrong suspect vehicle. Two people are now arrested.

  Crime

  Aug 28, 2025
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• Halifax police shoot armed man after overnight standoff in west-end home

  Police say crisis negotiators tried to de-escalate the situation, but the man refused to come outside and allegedly continued to make threats toward police all night.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2025