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Halifax Regional Police responded to 832 calls for service over the weekend. Some notable calls are as follows:
Police charge man in robbery and assault
On January 17 at approximately 7:10 p.m., officers responded to an assault in progress near the 6100 block of Young Street in Halifax. Officers located a man with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 7:30 p.m., officers located and arrested the suspect nearby. The two men are believed to be known to one another.
A 48-year-old man was held and is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Robbery
- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death
- Assault by choking, suffocating or strangulation
- Aggravated assault
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Police charge man in beak and enter
On January 18 at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter that had just occurred on Skeena Street in Dartmouth. A man damaged the rear the door of a residence and then entered into the home where he was confronted by the homeowners. The residents were able to usher the man back outside at which time he attempted to get into their vehicle. There were no reported physical injuries. At approximately 7:50 a.m., officers located and arrested the suspect.
A 60-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court to face charges of break and enter into a residence and mischief.
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Police investigate homicide
The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has ruled a shooting on Sunday morning a homicide.
On January 19 at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. Officers located two people suffering from gunshot wounds. A 30-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were both transported to hospital by Emergency Health Services where the man died of his injuries. The female’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 902-490-5020.
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