A woman has died following a suspicious fire in Halifax over the weekend.

On April 3 at approximately 9:40 p.m., police assisted Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency (HRFE) at the scene of a fire at an apartment building on Enid Avenue in Halifax. One resident was inside the unit where the fire originated. A second resident from another unit reportedly entered to assist.

HRFE located the two women inside the unit and they were transported to the hospital by Emergency Health Services with life-threatening injuries.

On April 9, the woman who resided in the unit where the fire originated, succumbed to her injuries. She was 50 years old. Police extend sincere condolences to the woman’s loved ones.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Police are investigating the circumstances around the fire as suspicious.

Anyone with information 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 www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 Tips App.

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Today marks the first anniversary of the homicide of Cortrell James Sinclair Thomas.

On Monday, March 31, 2025 at approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to a report of gunshots on Ancona Place in Dartmouth. Officers arrived on scene and located a man who had been shot outside of a residence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy on the victim and confirmed the manner of death to be a homicide.

The Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators do not believe that this was a random incident and believe there are people who have information that could help solve Cortrell’s homicide. Anyone with information is asked to come forward; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Cortell’s homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Cortrell’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 the 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.

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Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the homicide of Ann Marie Masson.

On March 28, 1986, at approximately 1:55 a.m., police responded to a report of an injured person in a residence in the 2400 block of Robie Street in Halifax. Police found Ann inside the residence deceased as a result of being stabbed.

The investigation revealed that Ann left her residence on Lemon Walk in Halifax, at 3 p.m. to go to her friends’ house on Robie Street where she was later found deceased.

The Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators believe there are people who have information about Ann’s homicide. Investigators hope that the passage of time will encourage someone to come forward with what they know; it is never too late and what might seem like an insignificant detail may help progress the investigation. Anyone with information about Ann’s homicide is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Ann’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 the 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.

On March 12^th, 2026, owners of the residence attended home at 29 Howell Street, Sydney Mines, CBRM to locate smoke filtering in their residence.  Fire and police attended the scene and noted the Office of the Fire Marshall should be contacted over the fire. The fire was investigated by police the Office of the Fire Marshall and later deemed an Arson

Anyone with information is asked to phone the Cape Breton Regional Police Service Non-Emergency Line at 902-563-5151 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers

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Today marks the fourth anniversary of the homicide of Keezondre Kentrez Rayshawn Smith.

On March 26, 2022, at approximately 3:50 a.m., police responded to reports of shots fired in the 1600 block of Hollis Street. Officers located 20-year-old Keezondre Smith who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide.

The Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Keezondre’s homicide. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 902-490-5020; even the smallest piece of information could progress the investigation.

Police are investigating after a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in Dartmouth this morning.

At approximately 11:06 a.m., police received a report of an injured man located near Wright Avenue and Garland Avenue.  When police arrived, they located a 23-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police do not believe the man was shot at the location he was found and do not believe the incident was random. The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information or video from the area 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 www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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The Cape Breton Regional Police Service is investigating a Mischief and Vehicle Fire that took place on January 25th, 2026, in the area of Cook Street, Sydney Mines. 

Police are requesting public assistance in identifying the suspects in the attached photos. Anyone with information is asked to phone the Cape Breton Regional Police Service Non-Emergency Line at 902-563-5151 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers. 

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Police are investigating two recent incidents of gunfire in Dartmouth.

On February 3 at approximately 2:20 a.m., officers responded to reports of suspected gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. On scene, police located a vehicle and residence that had been struck. There were no reported physical injuries.

On March 1 at approximately 3:35 a.m., police received reports of suspected gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. On scene, police located a vehicle that had been struck. There were no reports of physical injuries.

The investigation into both incidents is ongoing, including whether the incidents are related.

Anyone with information or video from the area 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 www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the homicide of Joseph Beals.

On February 20, 2021, at approximately 2:10 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a single vehicle crash into a utility pole at the intersection of Mount Edward Road and Cranberry Crescent in Dartmouth. The driver, Joseph Beals, had suffered gun shot wounds. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide.

The Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Joseph’s homicide. They are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation. Anyone with information about Joseph’s homicide is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Joseph’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 the 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.

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Tomorrow marks the fifth anniversary of the homicide of Brandon Reginald Polegato,

On February 7, 2021, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at an address in the 600 block of Washmill Lake Drive in Halifax. Officers located Brandon deceased inside the building. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide.

The Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Brandon’s homicide. They are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation. Anyone with information about Brandon’s homicide is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Brandon’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 the 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.

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