Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Queens District RCMP has charged two men after a residential break and enter in Pleasant River where items were taken from the home.

On May 31, at approximately 8 p.m., Queens District RCMP responded to a break and enter at a residence on Old Chelsea Rd. Officers learned that a man had entered the home with a knife. Once in the residence, the homeowner confronted the man, and the man threatened the homeowner. The homeowner then left the residence and called police. The suspect exited the home and left the scene in an SUV that was being driven by another man.

At around 8:45 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP located the vehicle in Hebbville and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle at that time, was safely arrested. The man believed to have entered the home was located walking along Hwy. 208 near Crouse Rd. and safely arrested around 9:30 p.m. by Queens District RCMP. The stolen property was recovered and there were no injuries during the incident.

Devon Matthew James Kanne, 34, of Danesville, was charged with Breaking and Entering and Committing. He was released on conditions and will appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on August 13, 2025.

Michael Gerald Wentzell, 32, of Italy Cross, is charged with:

• Breaking and Entering with Intent
• Uttering Threats Against a Person
• Assault with Weapon
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime less than or equal $5,000
• Failure to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (two counts)
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

Wentzell appeared at Bridgewater Provincial Court on June 2 and was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear again on June 25, 2025.

File #: 2025-752320

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The remains of the missing boater on Cousins Lake have been found.

On April 10, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, fire and EHS responded to a report of a capsized boat on Cousins Lake. Of the two people in the boat, one man made it to shore.

An extensive search was conducted over several weeks, but they were unsuccessful in locating the missing boater.

On May 4, the man’s loved ones attended the lake in Devon and located human remains that were then recovered by ground search and rescue (GSAR) and fire services.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has confirmed that the remains are those of the 58-year-old boater from Truro. His death is not believed to be suspicious.

The man’s family, and the Nova Scotia RCMP, wishes to thank everyone involved, GSAR volunteers, fire services, the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association and Department of Natural Resources Air Services for their efforts in trying to locate the man.

Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 25-49243

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On March 18, 2025, Lloydminster RCMP received a complaint regarding an adult who was exchanging sexually explicit pictures with a minor via Snapchat. Further investigation revealed that the adult had travelled to the Lloydminster area in order to commit further sexual offences.

Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) took over the investigation and were able to identify the suspect. The male was originally from P.E.I., but had moved to Ontario, from where he started the Snapchat exchange. During the investigation, RCMP learned he had recently moved to Nova Scotia. A Canada-wide arrest warrant was obtained by Lloydminster RCMP GIS and executed by the Nova Scotia RCMP on May 27, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, Travis James Birt (29), a resident of Nova Scotia, was charged with:

• Sexual Assault;
• Sexual Interference;
• Child Luring;
• Possession of child pornography; and
• Making sexually explicit material available to a child.

Birt was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. He is to appear before the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in Lloydminster on June 9, 2025.

“We would like to thank Nova Scotia RCMP for their assistance in arresting this individual” said S/Sgt. Nutbrown of the Lloydminster RCMP GIS. “We have sent out Birt’s picture in hopes that other potential victims will come forth and speak with their local police.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who has been a victim of this individual is asked to contact the Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a woman with multiple impaired driving offences following an investigation into a fatal off-highway vehicle crash that occurred in May 2024, RCMP investigates fatal ATV crash in Forties.

On May 27 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP, fire services, and EHS, responded to a report of a Polaris side-by-side crash on a logging road near the 1100 block of Forties Rd. Of the four occupants, an infant from Forties, succumbed to life-threatening injuries after being transported to hospital. Two adults, a 27-year-old female driver from Forties and a 52-year-old male passenger from New Ross, suffered serious injuries and a child also from Forties, suffered minor injuries. They were also transported to hospital by EHS.

Through blood analysis, it was established that the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was more than twice the legal limit at the time of the crash.

On June 4, 2025, RCMP officers arrested Madisyn Elizabeth Parker, 28, and charged her with:

• Impaired Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death
• Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death
• Causing Death by Criminal Negligence

Parker has appeared in court and was released on conditions. She’s scheduled to return in Bridgewater Provincial Court on July 2 at 9:30 a.m.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist and the RCMP’s National Forensic Laboratory Services supported the investigation that led to these charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

Our thoughts continue to be with the victim’s loved ones.

File #: 2024-720190

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A Nine Mile River man has been charged with multiple offences after he fled from police.

On May 29, at approximately 11:50 a.m., an officer from Lunenburg County District RCMP observed a grey Honda civic with no license plate on Hwy. 103 near Chester Basin. The officer activated his emergency lights and sirens and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver increased speed and did not stop. The officer deactivated his emergency equipment and did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety.

The vehicle was then observed driving westbound in the eastbound lane of Hwy. 103 near Exit 9 for a short distance. Additional RCMP officers and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources air services were engaged.

Through the investigation, officers learned the driver was a man wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation led by Shelburne District RCMP, and that there was a passenger in the vehicle.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., officers located the vehicle parked near Oakland Rd. in Oakland. Both the driver, 23-year-old Justin Oakley, and youth passenger were outside the vehicle. Officers safely arrested Oakley. No one was physically injured in the incident.

Oakley has been charged with Flight from Peace Officer and Dangerous Operation in relation to this incident. He has also been charged with Flight from Peace Officer (two counts), Dangerous Operation and Assault with a Weapon in relation to an incident on May 27 in Barrington Passage, which is being investigated by Shelburne District RCMP.

On May 27, at approximately 8:49 p.m., an officer from Shelburne District RCMP observed a grey Honda civic with no license plate and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle On Highway 330 in Barrington. The civic pulled over, but when the officer opened his door to exit his police vehicle, the civic backed up toward the officer then drove away. The officer did not pursue the vehicle in consideration of public safety.

Through the investigation, officers were able to identify the driver as Oakley.

Oakley appeared in Bridgewater Provincial Court on May 30 and was released on conditions. He is scheduled to appear again in Bridgewater Provincial Court on July 9 at 9:30 a.m.

File # 2025-736441, 2025-727047

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Southwest Nova District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has arrested four people following the execution of a search warrant in Hillsvale.

On June 3, Southwest Nova District RCMP SCEU, assisted by officers from West Hants District RCMP, executed a search warrant at a home on Ardoise School Rd. in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. At the home, a 59-year-old woman, a 59-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, all from Hillsvale, and a 36-year-old man from Middle Sackville were safely arrested.

During the search, officers located and seized a quantity of cocaine, cash, five rifles and drug paraphernalia.

Melissa Sharon Millett, 40, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant, has been charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized

Millett appeared in court and was remanded into custody. She will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on June 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

The three other people who were arrested were released on conditions. They will appear in Windsor Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information about illicit drugs or other criminal activity in West Hants County is encouraged to contact West Hants District RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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: 2025-351020

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

In light of recent media coverage regarding the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) involvement in matters related to the Israel-Hamas armed conflict, we wish to clarify the nature and scope of our activities.

In early 2024, the RCMP initiated a structural investigation in connection with this ongoing conflict. A structural investigation is a broad, intelligence-led intake process designed to collect, preserve, and assess information potentially relevant under Canada’s Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act. This includes gathering open-source material and voluntary submissions from individuals wishing to provide information. The primary objective is to proactively collect relevant information that may support future investigative steps, should jurisdictional and legal thresholds be met.

It is important to emphasize that a structural investigation is not a criminal investigation. The RCMP employs a well-established structured protocol to efficiently triage and process incoming information related to global conflicts, this standardized initial procedure serves as a foundation for every case, after which specialized investigative techniques are applied to address the unique aspects of each investigation, including the Israel-Hamas structural investigation. Should a perpetrator of core international crimes—such as genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity—with the appropriate nexus to Canada be identified, the RCMP will initiate a separate criminal investigation. To date, the RCMP has not initiated any related criminal investigations.

Although this work has been underway in a developmental capacity since early 2024, it has not been publicly announced as the RCMP continues to develop essential supporting operational tools. This includes a secure online portal available in French, English, Hebrew and Arabic, to facilitate the structured and secure any submissions of information by the public and potential witnesses. Unfortunately, technical challenges have resulted in delays to the rollout of this critical tool; once this online portal is ready for access, we will advise the public.

The RCMP remains committed to its mandate under Canadian law, to assess credible allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. We conduct this work with impartiality, relying on evidence-based assessments in alignment with the principles of the rule of law.

Given the sensitivity of the matter, we urge the public to refrain from drawing premature conclusions about the RCMP’s role or intent. This initiative is solely focused on collecting relevant information and does not target any community or group.

Further updates will be provided once the public reporting portal has been made available.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested two women in Moser River following a report of an altercation.

This morning, at approximately 1:10 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of an altercation at a home on Moser River North Rd. When officers arrived, six adults were located inside the residence; five of whom displayed signs of impairment.

While gathering information, one RCMP officer was assaulted by a 20-year-old woman from Halifax. During her arrest she assaulted a second officer.

Through the investigation, it was learned that a 19-year-old woman present in the home, who is also from Halifax, had lied about her identity and was currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. She was safely arrested.

The 20-year-old woman was later released on conditions. She is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on July 23, at 9:30 a.m., to face two counts of Assaulting a Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest and Mischief.

The 19-year-old woman was later released. She is scheduled to appear in court at a later date to face a charge of Obstructing a Peace Officer.

The investigation into an assault that occurred at the home between the persons present is ongoing.

File #: 25-78392

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

This week members of the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit are in Greenwood conducting further inquiries related to the homicide of Esther Jones.

The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the homicide, which occurred in Greenwood on August 31, 2024. In September 2024, Dale Allen Toole was arrested and charged with Esther’s murder, and he remains in custody, Update: Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit charge man with First Degree Murder | Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Despite the extensive investigation, Esther’s remains have not yet been located. As the investigation continues, officers will be conducting further inquiries in Greenwood over the next several days; residents can expect to see police in the area.

These inquiries are a continuation of the investigational efforts. To date, investigators have formally interviewed more than 100 people, obtained video surveillance from more than 50 businesses and homes, and searched multiple locations looking for Esther’s remains.

The Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit continues to ask anyone who may have information to contact investigators at (902) 365-3120 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

File #2024-1287809

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

East Hants District RCMP has charged a man with sexual offences against a child that occurred in Admiral Rock.

Yesterday, at approximately 3:20 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of abduction on Mosher Rd. Officers learned that two children were riding their bicycles when a man standing at the end of a driveway flagged them down. The man, whom the children did not know, grabbed one of them by the arm, entered the nearby residence with the child, exposed himself, and uttered threats.

The child screamed and ran out of the home to get help. The two children were not physically injured.

RCMP officers attended the residence where the incident occurred and arrested a 34-year-old man from Admiral Rock.

Gregory McDonald has been charged with:

• Kidnapping
• Invitation to Sexual Touching
• Indecent Act – Exposure
• Assault
• Uttering Threats

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2025-761776