Category: Canadian Mounted Police

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

East Hants District RCMP has charged a man after a robbery on Uniacke Mines Rd. in Mount Uniacke.

On September 10, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery on Uniacke Mines Rd. in Mount Uniacke. RCMP officers learned that a man and woman had been travelling in a vehicle, owned by the woman, on Uniacke Mines Rd. when the man told the woman to get out. When the woman refused, the man sprayed her with a chemical irritant, forcibly removed her from the vehicle and threw her belongings out of the vehicle. The man then fled the area in the vehicle. The victim was not physically injured and declined medical treatment.

While investigating the robbery incident, East Hants District RCMP were advised that the suspect in this incident, had just stolen fuel from a gas station in Mount Uniacke and had left the gas station on Hwy. 1 heading towards Windsor. West Hants District RCMP were notified of the incident and their assistance was requested.

At approximately 10:50 p.m., a West Hants District RCMP member observed the suspect vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Hwy. 1 in Ardoise. The vehicle was observed turning off Hwy. 1 onto Buster Davis Rd. and a traffic stop was attempted. The man stopped the vehicle and surrendered. He was safely arrested and transported to the Enfield Detachment where he was held in custody.

Evan Lloyd Wheadon, 18, of Mount Uniacke, has been charged with Robbery, Theft and Failure to Comply with Conditions (2 counts). He appeared in Shubenacadie Provincial Court today, where he was remanded into custody. Wheadon will return to Shubenacadie Provincial Court on September 25, 2023.

File #: 2023-1348867

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Twenty-nine-year-old Ryan Keats of Bonavista is facing multiple additional charges following an investigation by Bonavista RCMP into a break and enter and multiple thefts of liquor in the community.

In the early hours of September 9, 2023, Keats was arrested in relation to multiple breaches of his court-imposed release conditions imposed just days prior, including a requirement to be on a curfew and to leave Bonavista within 24 hours of his release from custody on September 6, 2023. He was charged with five counts of Breach of a Judicial Release Order.

In addition, an investigation by Bonavista RCMP into a break and enter at a local restaurant and two thefts from convenience stores resulted in the following charges:

• Break and Enter

• Theft under $5000 (two counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Possession of a break-in instrument
• Mischief – damage to property
• Public Mischief
• Breach of Judicial Release Order (three counts)

Keats was remanded into custody to appear in court on September 11, 2023 in Clarenville.

Background: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/bonavista-rcmp-investigates-rash-thefts-vehicles-man-arrested-and-charged

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 6, 2023, as a result of an ongoing investigation into the possession of controlled substances and illegal firearms in the community, Norway House RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Emergency Response Unit (ERT) and RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), executed a search warrant at a residence in the community.

The search of the home led to the seizure of nine firearms that were illegally owned and obtained, over 130 grams of a substance believed to be crack cocaine, machetes, a sword, bear mace, and ammunition.

Larson Cromarty, 26, and a 17-year-old male youth were located inside the residence and were arrested without incident. They are remanded into custody on charges including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (x8).

Virgil Gamblin, 35, and Jeffrey Cromarty, 24, were arrested by Winnipeg Police Service in Winnipeg on September 8, 2023, and face numerous drug and weapons-related offences in relation to this matter.

Norway House RCMP continue to investigate.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Halifax District RCMP has arrested a man after a serious assault on Cole Harbour Rd. in Cole Harbour.

On September 10, 2023, at approximately 2:05 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a man who had been seriously injured after being assaulted on Cole Harbour Rd. in Cole Harbour. RCMP officers learned that 44-year-old man had been struck in the head with a skateboard by a 37-year-old man, during a physical altercation between the two. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance.

A short time later, RCMP officers located the suspect and safely arrested him. The suspect was transported to the Cole Harbour Detachment where he later damaged a telephone inside the building. The suspect was then transported to cells and was later released on conditions. He will be facing charges of Assault with a Weapon and Mischief. He will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 30, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.

File #: 23-110044

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Halifax District RCMP has arrested a youth after a stabbing on Millwood Dr. in Middle Sackville.

On September 10, 2023, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing on Millwood Dr. in Middle Sackville. RCMP officers learned that a 15-year-old female youth had been stabbed by a 12-year-old female youth, during a physical altercation between the two. RCMP officers safely arrested the 12-year-old at the scene. The victim suffered serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance.

The 12-year-old was later released on conditions and will appear in court at a later date.

The investigation remains ongoing.

File #: 23-110326

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The heart and soul of the RCMP are its people. On Sunday, September 10, 2023, employees and honoured guests came together to honour the fallen at the RCMP National Memorial Service. This event, held annually on the second Sunday of September, honours regular members, special constables, auxiliary constables and civilian members who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Family, friends, dignitaries and RCMP employees from across Canada came together to pay tribute to the fallen at a memorial parade on Sunday morning. On parade were troops of cadets, RCMP officers from across the country, veterans, the RCMP Pipes and Drums, as well as the cadet band.

This year, three names were added to the Honour Roll and Cenotaph; Cst. Shaelyn Yang, Cst. Vernon Myles Genaille and Cst. Harvinder Singh Dhami. These additions bring the total number of fallen members to 249 since the creation of the North-West Mounted Police in 1873. Each dedicated RCMP employee lost in the line of duty leaves an everlasting mark, not only on those who served alongside them, but on their families, loved ones and the people of Canada. The RCMP National Memorial Service and Cenotaph provides a place and time for friends, family and RCMP employees to reflect on their courage, service and sacrifice.

The RCMP National Memorial Service is available on the RCMP Depot Division YouTube channel.

Quotes

We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice and vow to keep their legacy shining at Depot. It is the home to the Cenotaph, Honour Roll Book, and Memorial Wall. Depot is the place that connects all Mounties, past, present and future and we are honoured to stand here together to share the memory of our fallen with friends, families and colleagues.

Chief Superintendent Sylvie Bourassa-Muise, Commanding Officer, Depot Division

It’s so important that the RCMP honours those who selflessly gave their lives serving their country. The RCMP National Memorial Service helps ensure that we never forget their service, sacrifice and commitment to protecting the people of Canada.

RCMP Commissioner, Mike Duheme

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Bay St. George RCMP arrested a 52-year-old woman for impaired driving last Thursday night.

Police received a call just before midnight on September 7, 2023, from a concerned resident, indicating that an impaired driver had just departed from a local pub on Queen Street. Police were able to locate the described vehicle nearby and conducted a traffic stop.

A roadside breath test was administered and the driver failed. The woman was taken back to the Detachment, where she provided further breath tests above the legal limit. She now faces charges of impaired driving.

Her driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle was impounded. She was released and is expected to appear in court at a later date.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Saint-Léonard RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen side-by-side from Four Falls, N.B.

The theft is believed to have occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. on August 24, 2023 from a residence on No.1 Old Route 2 in Four Falls, N.B.

The side-by-side is described as a black 2014 Polaris Ranger RZR with vehicle identification number 4XAVH7EA3EB195894.

If you have seen the side-by-side since August 24, or if you have information that could help further the investigation, please contact the Saint-Léonard RCMP at 506-473-3137. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Meteghan RCMP has charged a woman after an incident in Meteghan Station.

On September 8, 2023, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of a firearm being stolen from a home Second Division Rd. in Meteghan Station. RCMP officers learned that a 49-year-old woman had assaulted a 46-year-old man after a disagreement occurred between them at a home on D’Entremont Rd. in Meteghan River. The woman then drove to a home on Second Division Rd. and stole a rifle from the home before leaving in a vehicle.

A short time later, the woman was located, in her vehicle, on Hwy. 1 in Weymouth. RCMP officers had setup a checkpoint in the area and the woman stopped upon approach to the checkpoint. RCMP officers safely arrested the woman and seized the rifle, which had been laying in the back seat of the vehicle. The woman was then transported to the Digby Detachment where she was held in custody.

Donna Deveau, 49, of Meteghan Station, has been charged with Assault (3 counts), Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Theft and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Deveau was remanded into custody and will appear in Digby Provincial Court later today.

File #: 2023-1338232

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A recent RCMP traffic enforcement operation during the long weekend in the Western Valley Region has resulted in 112 traffic violations being issued.

On September 1 and September 2, 2023, members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU) and Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, worked together to conduct multiple traffic enforcement operations in the Western Valley Region which included the Trans-Canada Highway 2. In total, six vehicles were towed, several of which had no insurance coverage on the vehicle, and 112 tickets were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act.

One vehicle was towed and impounded for seven-days for speeding more than 50km/h over the posted speed limit, but less than 80km/h over. Additionally, two people were issued a court date for driving while suspended. Several breath demands were given throughout the day, resulting in one person being arrested for driving while impaired, and another person receiving a seven-day roadside licence suspension.

“The focus of the RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit is on behaviours that are the greatest risk to the public, whether it be driving behaviours or criminal activity” says Sgt. Ghislain David with the TTEU. “We all have a role to play when it comes to making our roads and communities safer, and our top priority continues to be keeping the public safe by limiting the number of dangerous drivers on our roadways.”

The public can assist in keeping dangerous drivers off the road by reporting them to police. If you see a dangerous or a suspected impaired driver, call 911. Your description of the driver, vehicle, licence plate number and direction of travel can assist police in making New Brunswick roads safer.