HRM - Police Report

Monday, March 15, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:00:00 -0400

GO# 10-36360 - Robbery - At 3:05 a.m., a man armed with a weapon entered the Prince George Hotel, 1725 Market Street, Halifax, and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect fled the area after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the incident. Responding officers searched the area but weren't able to located the suspect. The suspect was described as being either of middle eastern descent or a light skinned black male, with a scarf over his face and wearing a hooded jacked and jeans. The matter remains under investigation.

GO #10-36674 -Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Pedestrian - At 8:54 p.m., at the corner of Cogswell Street and North Park Street in Halifax. A 37-year-old man was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. He was transported to hospital with minor injuries. The 49-year-old male driver was issued a summary offence ticket and charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

GO #10-36671 Robbery - At 8:47 p.m., in the 100 block of Wyse Road, Dartmouth, a 15-year-old male was approached by three men who demanded the victim to empty his pockets. One of the suspects put the victim in a headlock, and took some personal belongings then punched him in the face. The victim received minor injuries. Nearby, patrol officers arrested two suspects without incident. The third suspect was also arrested and received minor injuries as a result of a brief foot pursuit.

Three men are being held in custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court later today. Two of the men, A 20-year-old and a 21-year-old face charges of robbery, threats and assault. A third man, 21-years-old, face charges of robbery, resisting arrest, breaching his Recognizance, as well as an outstanding arrest warrant.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

GO #10-35819 - Disturbance - At 4:42 p.m., police investigating a theft at an address in the 1700 block of Brunswick Street, Halifax, observed multiple people involved in a fighting nearby. A verbal command was given to clear the area which was ignored. Pepper spray was deployed, causing the participants to disperse. Some were treated at the scene by Emergency Health Services for minor injuries. At this time, no charges are expected.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

GO #10-35313 - Suspicious Fire (Arson) - At 6:30 a.m., police assisted HRM Fire Services with a fire at a building on Lakecrest Drive in Dartmouth. A storage door and contents of a storage unit located at the rear of the building suffered damage. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined but it is believed to be suspicious at this time. The matter is being followed up by the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigative Section in cooperation with HRM Fire Services.

GO #10-35699 - Impaired Driver - At 10:45 p.m., a citizen called police to advise he was following an impaired driver in the south end of Halifax. A description of the vehicle and the direction it was going was provided. The impaired driver was located and stopped shortly thereafter. The 69-year-old man was taken into custody and will appear in court on a future date to face charges of impaired driving and failing the breathalyzer.

Friday, March 12, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

GO #10-35080 - Mischief - At 8:00 p.m., police responded a mischief call at 1259 South Park Street in Halifax. A witness reported observing three males in the graveyard. The males fled upon police arrival and were apprehended a short distance away. Officers noted damage to some headstones and grave markers. The three males, two adults and one youth, are facing charges of mischief in relation to religious objects. They were released to appear in court at a later date.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

It was a steady day with calls for service but nothing significant to report.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

GO #10-33716 -Disturbance - Approximately 11:30 a.m., HRP and RCMP responded to a disturbance at the Dartmouth Provincial Court House, 277 Pleasant Street. Two groups that were at the court house for the sentencing of a male from an incident in Preston clashed outside the courtroom. Several units were dispatched to assist. The group was eventually dispersed and the matter is being investigated by the General Investigation Section.

GO #10-33924 - Youth Complaint - At 6:50 p.m., police responded to Frog Pond on Purcells Cove Road in Halifax. A caller indicated three children were playing on the ice and it seemed to be breaking up around them. Three youth were located sitting on a rock approximately ten feet from the shore line. Prior to police arrival, one boy had fallen into the water waist deep. All were safely removed from the water and two were transported to the IWK Hospital as a precaution.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

GO# 10-33022 - Drugs - At approximately
2:14 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted at the corner of Olivet Street and Mumford Road in Halifax on a vehicle with a loud exhaust. The officer noted a strong odour of marijuana. The driver was arrested, and a large amount of marijuana, pills and drug paraphernalia were seized. A Halifax man will appear in Halifax Provincial Court later today to face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs and two counts of breaching a recognizance.

GO #10-33190 Indecent Act - Police responded to an indecent act complaint which occurred at 8:50 a.m. on Sackville Street near the Halifax Public Gardens. A male suspect was walking on Sackville Street with his pants open and his genitals exposed. The suspect was described as a white male, mid to late 20s, 5'2" to 5'5" tall, average build, and wearing a black toque, jean jacket, skinny jeans and black high top sneakers.

Go #10-33546 - Break and Enter - At approximately 11:57 p.m., a resident of an apartment on Wellington Street in Halifax reported that two males were attempting to break into the storage units in the building's underground parking. The suspects realized they were being watched by the caller and left. Responding officers observed a man departing the area, who fled when he saw police. After a foot chase, the man was apprehended near the Saint Mary's football field. The 21-year-old Halifax man will appear in court later today to face break and enter charges.

Monday, March 8, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

GO# 10-32960 Impaired Driver - At approximately 8 p.m., officers initiated a traffic stop near Bell Road in Halifax after receiving a report of an impaired driver from a concerned a motorist. The driver was arrested without incident and no injuries resulted. A Halifax man is being held in custody and will appear in Halifax Provincial Court later today to face charges of impaired driving, refusing the Breathalyzer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to stop for police.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

It was a steady day with calls for service but nothing significant to report.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

webmaster@halifax.ca — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0400

Go #10-3146 - Robbery - At approximately 2:35 a.m., police responded to a robbery call at Pizza Pro, 252 Waverley Road in Dartmouth. Two suspects entered the rear of the business and approached the male clerk. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded cash. The delivery driver arrived and the two suspects fled without any cash. No one was injured during the incident. The suspects were described as wearing black hoodies pulled over their heads. The matter is being investigated by the General Investigative Section.