April 25, 2024, Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Michael Roy, 24, from Halifax, is wanted and facing charges of:

• Assault
• Uttering Threats (two counts)

Roy, also known under the last name of Rodriguez-Roy, is described as 5-foot-4, 135 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Roy; however, investigators are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Michael Roy is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 23-450436

April 25, 2024, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating hate motived mischief that occurred at a school in Hammonds Plains.

On April 23, at approximately 10:15 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report of mischief at Kingswood Elementary School on Vrege Crt. RCMP officers learned that graffiti had been spray painted on the rear of the building.

Information and evidence gathered by investigators indicates that the mischief was motivated by hate based on race and religion.

The RCMP takes incidents of hate with utmost seriousness and condemns these criminal acts.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 24-53331

April 19, 2024, Saulnierville, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred in Saulnierville.

On April 19, at approximately 3:07 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of a fire at a commercial structure on Saulnierville Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, the structure was engulfed in flames.

No one was inside the building at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation; however, it’s believed to be suspicious in nature.

The investigation is being conducted by Meteghan RCMP, with assistance from the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office.

“This suspicious fire follows a series of criminal acts in the Meteghan area, and we’re appealing to residents to report any criminality or suspicious activity to us,” says Sgt. Jeff LeBlanc, Meteghan RCMP Detachment Commander. “We’re implementing safety and operational planning in the local area, which includes a dedicated investigative team. But we need members of the community to come forward with information, which can be done anonymously through our detachment or Crime Stoppers.”

Anyone with details about this fire, or any other incident in the municipality of Clare, is asked to contact the Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. To offer an anonymous tip, 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.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 8 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred near Hollis and South streets. A man, with what was believed to be a knife, approached the victim and demanded his property. The suspect fled the area on foot with the victim’s property. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build, moustache and wearing a black jacket, black ski mask, grey pants, black shoes and white socks.

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

April 15, 2024, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Police is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred at a gas station in Upper Tantallon.

On April 13, at approximately 8:50 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on French Village Station Rd. RCMP officers learned that a man entered the business threw a bag on the counter and demanded it be filled with cash and cigarettes. The man then fled, boarding a Toyota Yaris waiting nearby, with $1,200 cash and cigarettes. No physical injuries were reported.

The male suspect is described as in his 40’s or 50’s, approximately 5-foot-10. He was wearing black Ecko hoodie, black pants, a ski mask and a ball cap with red.

The getaway vehicle, a 4-door red Toyota Yaris, had steel rims and was driven by an unknown person.

The investigation is ongoing and led by the General Investigation Section of the HRP/RCMP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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 #: 24-48767

April 11, 2024, Bramber, Nova Scotia… West Hants RCMP Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Bible Hill man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Daniel Rector, 36, of Bible Hill, is wanted and facing charges of:

• Careless Use of Firearm
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (five counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in Motor Vehicle
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Tampering with Serial Number
• Possession Contrary to Order (two counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Breaking and Entering with Intent
• Theft (three counts)
• Mischief
• Failure to Comply with Undertaking (three counts)
• Failure to Comply with Order (eleven counts)
• Failure to Attend Court (two counts)
• Public Mischief (two counts)

Rector is described as 6-foot, 240 lbs. He has dark brown hair and green eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Rector, however are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Daniel Rector is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-8193. 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 #: 2024-453740

April 11, 2024, Halfway Cove, Nova Scotia… On April 4, at approximately 11 a.m., fire services, followed by Guysborough County District RCMP, responded to an active structure fire at a property near the 6700 block of Hwy. 16 in Halfway Cove.

Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers found firefighters working to extinguish flames at an unoccupied residence.

Based on the information and evidence gathered at the home, the fire has been deemed suspicious in nature.

The investigation, led by Guysborough County District RCMP, is ongoing; the Office of the Fire Marshal is assisting.

Anyone with information about this fire is asked to contact Guysborough County District RCMP at 902-533-3801. 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 #: 2024-436323

April 8, 2024, Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia… The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit continues to search for Valdo Pauyo who is accused of killing Douglas “Bert” Knockwood, 42-year-old, at his residence of Millbrook First Nation on July 12, 2021.

Valdo Pauyo, 29-year-old, commonly know as “C.J.” fled Nova Scotia immediately following the murder. The RCMP continue to work with other policing agencies and partners in the search for Pauyo who lived in Montreal, Quebec before coming to Nova Scotia.

Information was received that Pauyo changed his appearance after leaving Nova Scotia in 2021. Pauyo may have removed his dreadlocks and cut his hair shorter. The last description of Pauyo is that he would be between 5-foot-7-inches and 5-foot-9-inches, weight 210 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees Valdo Pauyo is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime at 902-896-5060. If 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2021-1010041

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a break and enter that occurred in Halifax last week where military equipment was taken.

On April 5 at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter that had just occurred at an apartment building in the 5600 block of Roberts Street in Halifax. The suspects entered the parking garage and broke into tenants’ storage lockers in the building. Building staff confronted the suspects and they fled the area on foot.

One of the suspects was located in the area a short time later and arrested after a brief struggle. The 40-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face one count each of break and enter and resisting arrest.

Among the items taken was a military style tactical vest, containing ballistic plates.

Police are looking to identify two more suspects. One is described as a white woman approximately 5’4” tall, 120 lbs., wearing grey sweatpants, a black raincoat, and a baseball hat. The other is described as a white man, approximately 5’8” tall, 150 lbs., wearing a black puffy jacket, a grey hooded sweatshirt, and black pants.

Anyone with information on the identities of the suspects 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 www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police File: 2023079128

Date: 2023/12/09

Location: 7 MacAulay Lane, Sydney Mines

On the above noted date, police and fire responded to the above noted address in reference to a suspicious fire. Fire has been deemed suspicious in nature. Police looking for any assistance pertaining to this matter.

Anyone with information regarding this arson is asked to call Cape Breton regional Police at 902 563 5151. Anonymous tips can be submitted to: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).