High-Risk Offender Alert Issued for Lower Sackville, N.S.
Community Safety Overview
The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has issued a public safety notification regarding a high-risk offender now living in the community of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. Police are formally advising residents that Gregory Ernest Last, 42, has recently moved to Lower Sackville after previously residing in Truro.
This notification is being shared to help residents make informed safety decisions. While the alert is serious in nature, authorities stress that the information is provided to raise awareness and does not authorize or encourage any form of vigilante action or harassment. Community members are urged to stay calm, informed, and to report any immediate safety concerns to local law enforcement.
Official Details from RCMP
According to the official release, Gregory Ernest Last has been convicted of multiple violent and sexual offences. The RCMP have identified him as a high-risk offender now residing in the Lower Sackville area.
Conviction History
Last has prior convictions for the following criminal offences:
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Sexual assault involving a weapon
- Assault with a weapon
- Overcoming resistance by choking
- Assault
- Failure to comply with court-ordered conditions
Physical Description
Police have provided the following description of Gregory Ernest Last to assist the public in recognizing who this notification concerns:
- Age: 42
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 10 inches
- Weight: Approximately 170 pounds
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Brown
Image Provided by RCMP
The RCMP have released an image of Gregory Ernest Last in support of this notification:
This notification has been issued under Section 8(2)(m) of the Privacy Act, which allows police to release personal information when it is necessary to protect public safety. The RCMP explicitly state that this information is shared to inform the community, and does not sanction any unlawful or unreasonable conduct towards the individual.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
At CrimeCanada.ca, our role is to help communities across Canada understand and respond to public safety information such as high-risk offender notifications. While this alert is specific to Lower Sackville and the broader Nova Scotia community, similar notifications and crime patterns are monitored nationwide to build a clearer picture of risk and safety trends. For example, we track detailed crime and safety indicators for communities across the country, such as rural municipalities like Last Mountain Valley No. 250 crime statistics and safety data, to help residents understand how violent and sexual offences impact different regions.
When a high-risk violent and sexual offender is known to be in a community, residents should focus on practical, lawful safety steps. This can include having age-appropriate conversations with family members about personal boundaries, avoiding isolated areas when alone, and promptly reporting suspicious or threatening behaviour to police. Community members should never attempt to monitor, confront, or intervene with any individual themselves. Instead, if there is an immediate threat to safety, call 911, and for non-urgent concerns, contact your local RCMP or municipal police service. Responsible sharing of verified information and calm vigilance are key parts of building safer neighbourhoods.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.