Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a man with child pornography and child luring offences in Riverhead.

On June 3, the RCMP’s ICE Unit, assisted by Barrington RCMP, Shelburne RCMP and RCMP Digital Forensic Services executed a search warrant at a home on Oak Park Rd. and safely arrested a 41-year-old man from Riverhead.

Investigators were directed to the residence after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography had been transmitted using their service.

Through the course of the investigation, it was also learned that the man had communicated online with a child in Newfoundland and had sent sexually explicit material. With the assistance of the RCMP-RNC Integrated Internet Child Exploitation Unit, the child victim was located and evidence gathered.

Robert Nickerson, 41, has been charged with:

• Possession of Child Pornography
• Distribution of Child Pornography
• Luring a Child
• Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child

Nickerson was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Yarmouth Provincial Court on September 2, 2025.

With these types of offences, specifically Luring a Child, it is possible there may be more victims. The RCMP ICE Unit is encouraging anyone with additional information concerning this incident to call their local RCMP detachment or municipal police agency.

In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography; anyone who comes across child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failure to report could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. Be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to your local police or to Canada’s national tipline: www.cybertip.ca.

File 2024-1888833

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Additional victims come forward and more charges have been laid in Colchester County District RCMP fraud investigation.

In early March, Colchester County District RCMP charged a man with Fraud Over $5000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000. The man is believed to engage in high-pressure sale tactics to convince people to pay for home security system monitoring and upgrades. Victims are convinced to make payments via cash, e-transfers, or cheques, and do not receive the goods and services they paid for.

At that time, investigators had identified 15 victims and believed there were others. On March 13 the Nova Scotia RCMP published a news release about the incidents and resulting charges, Ongoing fraud investigation results in charges by Colchester County District RCMP | Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Between that date and May 6, an additional 17 victims came forward.

Investigators resubmitted the Fraud and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime charges to include a total of 32 victims.

On June 3, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report that Brian Dethridge, 54, of Truro, breached his release conditions by engaging in the sale of home security system monitoring and upgrades.

On June 4, Colchester County District RCMP arrested and charged Detheridge with Failure to Comply With Undertaking (three counts). He appeared in Truro Provincial Court and was released on strict conditions.

“I commend these victims and others who’ve come forward to police because I know that victims of frauds can feel awkward or embarrassed and are hesitant to report their experience as a result,” says Cpl. Terry Brown, Community Action Team leader. “It’s important for victims to know, we will follow up on their report.”

Anyone who has been a victim of this fraud and anyone who has information about it is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820, or the local police. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.

For more information about common frauds and how to protect yourself: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

File #s 2025-767494, 2025-585384, 2025-606928

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Saskatchewan RCMP and the RCMP’s Federal Policing Program based in Ontario are working together to provide prospective RCMP officers from Ontario a unique opportunity that gets them hands-on experience and sets them up for an interesting and exciting career!

How exactly does the agreement work?

New and prospective RCMP officers who have a desire to work in Central Region (the RCMP in Ontario) will have a three-year posting with the Saskatchewan RCMP to gain essential training and experience to thrive in their future role as an officer in the Federal Policing Program.

Upon completion of the new officer’s three-year posting with the Saskatchewan RCMP, it is mutually agreed upon that the new member will have the opportunity to work in Central Region (Ontario), unless the participant wishes to remain in Saskatchewan or has expressed another career preference.

“We have a unique opportunity here for RCMP officers starting their careers. Saskatchewan – or, as we call it internally, F Division – is a very busy province when it comes to policing. It allows new officers to gain lots of hands-on experience early on, which also means they get lots of training to be able to carry out those duties. Working here sets new RCMP officers up with the tools they need to be successful elsewhere and helps them to progress their careers. I encourage anyone interested in joining the RCMP to consider getting their start in F Division.”
– Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, Commanding Officer, Saskatchewan RCMP

What’re the perks?

Working with the Saskatchewan RCMP, new officers can expect a unique policing experience. The RCMP provides services to 99.9% of the geographic area of the province – so, as one can imagine, there’s never a shortage of work! This means new officers will get the experience of a life-time. It’s a challenge that comes with many benefits – learn fast, make money, take advantage of exciting training opportunities and enjoy the life that Saskatchewan offers!

In Saskatchewan, new officers can expect a low cost of living – it can be a great place to grow your savings or raise a family! It’s also the ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The province is home to more than 100,000 lakes, which means there’s plenty of places to fish, go boating or have fun doing other water sports. The fun doesn’t stop when summer’s over here – the province boasts a wealth of year-round activities like cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, camping, hunting, biking, and much, much more! Want to learn more about what Saskatchewan has to offer? Check out Tourism Saskatchewan.

Those who take part in this agreement will come out of their posting in Saskatchewan with knowledge and skills that new officers may not get in other jurisdictions. After three years, these officers are guaranteed the choice to go back to Ontario with a spot in the RCMP’s Federal Policing Program – unless, of course, they wish to stay in Saskatchewan!

How can prospective or new RCMP officers sign up for this?

For those who haven’t yet applied to the RCMP:
When you apply, express to your RCMP recruiter or contact that you’re interested in taking part in this agreement. They will provide you further information about the next steps!

For those already in the Cadet Training Program at Depot:
If you haven’t yet been assigned your posting (Division/Detachment), it’s not too late to contact your Resourcing Advisor to request taking part in this agreement.

How do I learn more?

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact RCMP.CRrecruiting-recrutementRC.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

To learn more generally about a policing career with the RCMP, visit: https://www.rcmp.ca/careers

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Nova Scotia RCMP’s intensive approach to the missing persons investigation into the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan continues.

More than 11 Nova Scotia RCMP units are working on the missing persons investigation, some of which include the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, Pictou County District RCMP, Digital Forensic Services, Truth Verification Section, Legal Application Support Team, Police Dog Services, Underwater Recovery Team, Behavioural Sciences Group, and the Criminal Analysis Service.

They are joined in their investigational efforts by the National Centre of Missing Persons, Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and provincial and municipal police agencies from Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada.

“The investigation is being led by a tenacious, committed group of investigators who are gathering and assessing information daily to learn more about the circumstances of Lilly and Jack’s disappearance so we can find them,” says S/Sgt. Rob McCamon, Officer in Charge (acting), Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences. “All scenarios are being considered, and we’ve engaged every tool and resource at our disposal.”

The Nova Scotia RCMP would like to thank the public for all of the tips, information and video footage that has been provided since Lilly and Jack went missing.

With this support, investigators have:

• Collected hundreds of hours of video from the areas surrounding Lansdowne Station, including footage taken from along Gairloch Rd. between 12:00 p.m. on April 28 and 12:00 p.m. on May 2, which was the subject of a public appeal from the investigative team on May 28

• Formally interviewed 54 people, which has included the administration of polygraph to some of the individuals interviewed

• Received 488 tips, many of which have been assessed and followed up on

• Extensively searched the property from which the children went missing, including every aspect of the home, grounds, outbuildings and nearby septic systems, wells, mineshafts and culverts

• Been granted numerous judicial authorizations to seize and examine materials and devices that may provide information useful to the investigation

“We’re accessing, evaluating and analyzing a significant volume of information from a variety of sources. We have a very coordinated and deliberate approach to make certain all information is meticulously scrutinized, prioritized and actioned to ensure nothing is missed,” says Cpl. Sandy Matharu, investigation lead, Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit. “We’re committed to doing what is necessary to locate Lilly and Jack and advance the investigation, which may take longer than we all hoped.”

The information gathered thus far through the investigation, including the ground search and rescue efforts, has not identified new search areas.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lilly and Jack is asked to call the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 2025-583775

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Northeast Traffic Services (NETS) has arrested a man involved in a flight from police in Brookfield.

On June 5, at approximately 11:15 a.m. an RCMP officer from NETS attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling on Hwy. 2 in Brookfield, for an expired plate. The driver of the Volkswagen Jetta refused to stop, accelerated and fled from police at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safety, a pursuit was not initiated.

RCMP officers later located the Jetta abandoned on an isolated dead-end road in Pleasant Valley.

A search of the area, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, Colchester Country District RCMP, the Department of Natural Resources Air Services and an RCMP remotely piloted aircraft system operator, was successful in locating the driver and passenger fleeing the area on foot.

The 24-year-old male driver from Dutch Settlement was subsequently safely arrested.

He was later released on conditions and will appear in Truro Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of Flight from Police (two counts) and Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance.

The driver was also issued summary offence tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act for:

• Driving a Motor Vehicle Without a Motor Vehicle Liability Policy
• Operating and Unregistered Vehicle
• Failing to Display Number Plates for Current Registration Year
• Operator of Vehicle Operating Vehicle Without a Valid Inspection Sticker in Place or Possession Valid Certificate for Vehicle

File # 2025-777295

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on Hwy. 104.

On June 9 at approximately 11:42 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a collision involving three-vehicles and a fifth wheel trailer on Hwy. 104 near Westchester Mountain.

Responding officers learned that a Ford F250 truck that was towing a fifth-wheel trailer had pulled over to the side of the highway due to a blown tire. As a Nissan Rogue and a Ford F150 were passing by the trailer a collision occurred between them. This collision caused the F150 to veer into the parked fifth wheel trailer. The driver of the Ford F250 and fifth wheel was outside the vehicle when the trailer was struck.

The driver and of the Ford 250 truck, a 65-year-old man of Valley suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS LifeFlight. The passenger of the Ford 250 truck, a 65-year-old woman of Valley, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene. The driver of the Ford F150 truck, a 41-year-old woman, and passenger, a 59-year-old woman, both of Ontario suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the scene. The driver and sole occupant of the Nissan Rogue, a 69-year-old woman of Donkin was transported by EHS with minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Cumberland County District RCMP, with assistance of RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction.

Anyone with information about the collision or who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Hwy. 104 was closed for a period of time while RCMP Collision Analysis and Reconstruction completed their work.

Note: On Monday, the collision was reported to have involved a tractor-trailer. The trailer involved has since been confirmed to be a fifth wheel.

File #: 2025-799700

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Kings District RCMP is seeking information from the public to identify a person involved in a sexual assault against a youth victim in Canning.

On June 6, at approximately 3:40 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred on a walking trail between Northeast Kings Education Centre and the Glooscap District Arena.

Responding officers learned that approximately 10 minutes prior, a male assaulted then sexually assaulted a youth victim who was walking to the arena from the school.

A search of the area, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, was not successful in locating the suspect.

At this time, the male, who approached the victim from behind, is believed to be a youth. He is described as white, 5-foot-5 and heavy build. At time of the incident, he was wearing a ski mask, a red shirt and winter gloves.

“I want to assure everyone in our communities that this investigation is a top priority for us. We have engaged various specialized units to assist our committed local investigators”, says S/Sgt. Ed Nugent, King District RCMP. “We encourage anyone who may have information about the incident to contact us. You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.”

Kings District RCMP: 902-679-5555

Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers: toll-free, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or the P3 Tips app.

If you have experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. The elimination of gender-based and sexual violence continues to be a priority for the Nova Scotia RCMP, and the RCMP employs a trauma-informed approach. Survivor support is available and you can contact us and discuss an incident before deciding to further participate in the investigation and court process.

File: 2025-784797

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The 16-year-old female who was reported missing earlier today from Truro has been found safe.

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.

File #: 2025-785613

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Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Colchester County District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Hannah Lee Priest, who was last seen on June 6 at approximately 6 p.m. in Truro.

Priest is described as 5-foot-9, approximately 110 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Priest was last seen wearing a T-shirt, red zip up sweater and grey Roots sweatpants.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Priest is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App

File: 2025-785163

Note to media: A photo of PRIEST is attached.

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Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Ontario RCMP have arrested a Canadian businessman for violating Canadian sanctions that prohibit technology trade and exports to Russia.

Following a three-year investigation, the Ontario RCMP’s Sanctions Unit has obtained Attorney General of Canada consent to commence a criminal prosecution under the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17, and the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, SOR/2014-58.

Anton Trofimov (43) of Toronto, Ontario, is facing the following charges for sanctions evasion:

• Export, sell, supply or ship a good referred to in Column 1 of Schedule 7 to Russia, contrary to section 3.9 (1) of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (SOR/2014-58), thereby committing an offence contrary to section 8 of the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c.17;
• Export, sell, supply or ship a good referred to in the Restricted Goods and Technologies List to Russia, contrary to section 3.6 (1) of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (SOR/2014-58), thereby committing an offence contrary to section 8 of the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c.17;
• Possess proceeds of property obtained by crime, contrary to section 354(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Trofimov made a first appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice at Toronto on May 22, 2025.

“Canada’s sanctions are a critical component to our economic security, and these types of violations pose serious risks in maintaining international peace and global security. Individuals and businesses are responsible for ensuring the end destination of all exports do not fall under these sanctions. The RCMP will continue to pursue individuals or groups who attempt to profit from illegal trade.”- Chief Superintendent Chris Leather Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations, RCMP Central Region

The RCMP works closely with domestic and international partners, including the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency, the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to prevent and disrupt the illicit trade of technologies with sanctioned states.

“This arrest is an example of how close collaboration with our Canadian partners can result in significant impact such as disruptions to Russia’s attempts to evade U.S. and Canadian sanctions.” – Special Agent in Charge Brett D. Skiles of the FBI Miami Field Office.

“This arrest demonstrates both the importance of the CBSA’s ongoing work to interdict the proliferation of strategic Canadian technology and the crucial cooperation between the CBSA and RCMP in identifying exporters intent on violating sanctions. The CBSA’s Counter Proliferation Operations Section examines more than 1 million export declarations per year and collaborates with external and internal partners to meet Canada’s commitment to enforcing sanctions on strategic exports to Russia.” – Daniel Anson, Director General, Intelligence and Investigations, Canada Border Services Agency

Prosecutions under the Special Economic Measures Act are conducted by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

Fast facts

• The purpose of the Canada Sanctions regime is to enable the Government of Canada to take economic measures against certain persons in circumstances where an international organization of states, of which Canada is a member, calls on its members to do so.
• The RCMP Sanctions Program performs several roles within the Government of Canada’s sanctions regime, including conducting investigations into potential contravention of sanctions, the receipt of information from third parties in accordance with the legislation, and providing assistance to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. For more information on Canadian sanctions enforcement, please visit our website.
• For more information about the high priority items list subject to export controls, please visit the Global Affairs Canada website.

If you have any information related to violation of Canada’s sanctions legislation, you can contact the RCMP at Federal_Policing_Intake_Unit@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.