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This Sunday marks the 44th annual Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, honouring peace officers based in Nova Scotia who died in the line of duty. Peace officers, first responders, civilian employees, military personnel, and volunteers will march from Police Headquarters on Gottingen Street to Grand Parade prior to the service. Participants from across the province will then assemble at the Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Monument for a ceremony in memory of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 at the Nova Scotia Fallen Peace Officers’ Monument, located outside City Hall at Grand Parade in Halifax.

Traffic Advisory: Ketch Harbour Road Police are on the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Ketch Harbour Road in Halibut Bay. Ketch Harbour Road, between Joe Cracker Road and Kittiwake Ridge, is closed in both directions to traffic. Police are asking the public to avoid the area. -30-

Traffic Advisory: Prospect Road Police are on scene of a motor vehicle collision on Prospect Road in Halifax. Prospect Road between Ragged Lake and St. Margaret’s Bay Road in both directions is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Police are asking the public to avoid the area and take alternate routes. -30-

On October 14, 2000, Cst. Sigurd 'Ziggy' Holtan died at the age of 46 in the line of duty. He passed away while assisting with a stolen vehicle investigation. Cst. Holtan will never be forgotten for his service and for making the ultimate sacrifice. #LODD #NSFallen

Weekend update Halifax Regional Police responded to 990 calls for service over the long weekend. Some notable incidents are as follows: Police charge woman following hit and run (update) Police have charged a woman following a hit and run that occurred on Oct. 11 at approximately 10:35 a.m., at the intersection of Yorkshire Avenue Extension and Windmill Road, in Dartmouth. Hanna Cole, 25, was arrested on Oct. 12 and is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of: -Operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm -Failure to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm -Operation of a conveyance while prohibited (x2) -Flight from peace officer -Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00 -Breach of release order -Breach of probation order 26-159136, 26-159598 Police investigate fraud Police are investigating the report of a sophisticated fraud involving phone spoofing. The victim reported that on Oct. 7, she received numerous calls from a phone number matching the customer service number on the back of her bank card. When she answered, someone claiming to be a member of the bank’s fraud department advised her that her account had been compromised. The suspect then asked the victim several questions to verify ownership of the account. The following day, the victim received a second call from a different number with an automated voice advising her password had been used too many times and she needed to reset her personal PIN code. Shortly after, the victim received another call that appeared to be from her bank’s fraud department requesting assistance in their investigation. She was told that a member of the RCMP would be contacting her. The victim then received a call from a person who she believed was an RCMP officer, using a spoofed RCMP number. The victim was given instructions to go to her bank, make a withdrawal and deposit the money into a crypto machine. The incident was reported to police on Oct. 10. Police remind people to be suspicious of any emails or calls asking for money. Scammers can spoof phone numbers and make it appear as though they’re calling from a trusted source. Do not give personal information to anyone, whether solicitation occurs by email, telephone or in person, unless you are certain of the identity of the individual and/or the legitimacy of the organization they claim to represent. If you have been a victim of fraud, call police at 902-490-5020. You can report a scam where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or call 1-888-495-8501. For more information and scam prevention tips, visit: -Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre -Halifax Regional Police fraud prevention 26-158620

Police refer incident to SIRT Police have made a referral to the Serious Incident Response Team after a man was seriously injured in a hit and run this morning. At approximately 10:35 a.m., police observed a pickup truck with no license plate parked in a parking lot off Yorkshire Avenue Extension, in Dartmouth. As police approached the vehicle, it left the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Police followed the truck and activated lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop. The truck did not stop and continued toward Windmill Road where it struck another vehicle in the intersection. A 58-year-old man who was driving the vehicle that was struck has been transported to hospital by EHS with serious injuries. The truck continued onto the A. Murray MacKay Bridge and has not yet been located. The truck is described as a newer model black Ford F-150 with a tonneau cover. Anyone with information or video of the truck or its driver is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. The incident has been referred to the SIRT and further inquiries should be directed to SIRT. 26-159136

Police investigate swatting incident Police responded to a swatting incident at Halifax West High School yesterday. On October 8 at approximately 12:25 p.m. a man called the school claiming to be on school property with a weapon. The school went into lockdown. Police completed a search of the school and found no evidence to support the threat. The school lifted the lockdown at 3:45 p.m. With assistance from law enforcement agencies in Florida, members of the General Investigation Section determined the initial call was made from outside of Canada and was a hoax. This type of incident is known as "swatting." Swatting involves making a false report to police with the intent of prompting a significant police response. False reports like this tie up emergency responders and divert them away from others who may need help. The investigation is ongoing. There have been no charges at this stage. -30- 26-157427

Police are investigating threat to local high school Police have completed a search of Halifax West High School and students and staff have been released from the building. At approximately 12:25 p.m., police were notified of a threat received by Halifax West High School, located at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive. School administrators reported receiving a call from a man who said he was on school property with a weapon. The school went into lockdown, and the incident was reported to police. Police completed a search of the school and found no evidence to support the threat. The school lifted the lockdown at 3:45 p.m.. Police thank staff, students and the community for their patience and cooperation during the search. While police do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the school, officers will continue to have a presence there to offer reassurance to students, staff and families. The investigation into the threats is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. -30- 26-157427

Police are investigating threats There is a heavy police presence at Halifax West High School in response to threats that were received by the school over lunch hour. At approximately 12:25 p.m., police were notified of a threat received by Halifax West High School located at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive. Students and staff that were outside of the building at the time the threats were received have been directed away from the school to a safe gathering point. Police are asking the public to avoid the area. Updates will be provided when they are available. 26-157427 -30-

UPDATE: Missing youth located The 17-year-old youth who police requested the public’s assistance in locating on October 6, 2026, has been located and is safe. Please remove the associated name and images from media reports and/or social media. 26-150874 -30-

Police continue to investigate the homicide of Sheila Madore Today marks the sixth anniversary of Sheila Madore being reported missing to police and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate her homicide. Sheila was reported missing to police on October 8, 2020 and she was last seen on July 23, 2020 in the Gottingen Street area of Halifax. On March 12, 2021, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elliot Street in Dartmouth. Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service identified the remains as those of Sheila. Anyone with information about Sheila’s homicide is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Sheila’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided. GO #21-29884 -30-

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Police request public’s assistance to identify robbery suspect Police are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a man involved in a robbery that occurred last month in Dartmouth. On September 21 at approximately 7:45 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery that occurred in the parking lot at the Esso gas station, located at 174 Ochterloney Street. A man approached a woman’s vehicle and entered the vehicle while she was parked. The man, who was not known to the woman, threatened her with a needle and demanded she drive to an ATM to get cash. He then directed her to drive him to downtown Dartmouth where he exited the vehicle and fled with a quantity of cash. The victim was not physically injured. The suspect is described as a white man with long light brown hair and a beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a thin black jacket, blue bandana, black hoodie, black pants, gloves, and grey and white sneakers. The investigation is ongoing and is being led by members of the Integrated General Investigation Section. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app. Photos of the suspect are attached. 26-147851 -30-

Weekend update Halifax Regional Police responded to 762 calls for service over the weekend. Some notable incidents are as follows: Police lay assault charges On October 2 at approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing on Dacosta Row in Halifax. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old youth suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. On October 4, officers located and arrested the suspect without incident. The victim and suspect are known to each other. Alisa Corcoran, 21, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of aggravated assault and breach of probation order (x2). 26-154432 Police lay robbery charges On October 4 at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to a robbery at Canadian Tire, located at 30 Lamont Terrace in Dartmouth. It was reported that three men were inside the store taking merchandise. One suspect threatened staff with a knife while the other two fled in a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers arrested the suspect with the knife. The knife was seized without incident. There were no reported physical injuries. A 40-year-old man, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face charges of: -Robbery -Assault with a weapon (x2) -Possess weapon for dangerous purpose -Breach of release order The investigation is ongoing. 26-155353 -30-

Police lay drug charges Police have a charged two men with drug offences following a search in Dartmouth yesterday. On October 1 at approximately 3:50 p.m. members of the HRP Quick Response Unit along with members of the Emergency Response Team conducted a search at a residence on Caledonia Road in Dartmouth in relation to a drug investigation. Officers arrested two men without incident and seized a quantity of drugs, believed to be cocaine, and cash. Jason Rudderham, 51, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of: -Possession for the purpose of trafficking -Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00 -Breach of release order Timothy Wilson, 49, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00. Anyone with information about illegal drugs is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.caor via the P3 Tips App. -30- 26-152174 26-153511

UPDATE: Missing person located The 31-year-old man who police requested the public’s assistance in locating overnight on October 2, 2026, has been located and is safe. Please remove the associated name and images from media reports and/or social media. -30- 26153434

Update: Police operation Caledonia Road between Main Street and Kennedy Drive is now reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. There will continue to be a police presence in the area. There is no threat to public safety. We thank the public for their patience and cooperation. -30-