Man, 31, to face charge after suspected drink tampering in Halifax
Police say a woman became ill after consuming a drink in an incident they are investigating in Halifax. A 31-year-old man was arrested and is scheduled to face a charge.
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Halifax Regional Police say a 31-year-old man is scheduled to face a charge after a woman reportedly became ill following a drink. Police responded to Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub on Argyle Street in Halifax at approximately 1:30 a.m. on November 7.
According to police, the woman became ill after consuming a drink that a man had been seen giving her. When officers arrived, staff were administering Narcan to the unresponsive woman. EHS transported her to hospital.
Officers located and arrested a 31-year-old man, police said. He is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face a charge of administering a noxious thing with intent.
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Investigation continues
The investigation into the suspected drink tampering is ongoing, according to Halifax Regional Police. The police file number is 26-173815.
Police highlighted the incident in their weekend update. Halifax Regional Police said they responded to 810 calls for service over the weekend.
The update was posted on November 9, 2026, at 3:25 p.m. It does not specify a date for the man’s court appearance or give an update on the woman’s condition after she was taken to hospital. Police did not identify the man in the update.
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Official source: Halifax Regional Police