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MissingMissing Person Alert: Search for Ashton Joudrey in Nova Scotia
Barrs Corner, NS
Community Alert: 82-Year-Old Missing from Waverley Road, Halifax
Halifax, NS
Community Alert: RCMP Search for Missing Man in Antigonish County
Lower South River, NS
RCMP Update: Missing Woman in Lower Sackville Safely Found
Lower Sackville, NS
Wanted persons
Jeffery Moxsom, 42, Wanted Across Nova Scotia on Warrant, Facing 8 New Charges
WantedRCMP Alert: Search for Wanted Individual in Nova Scotia
Springhill, NS
WantedRCMP Alert: Province-Wide Search for Steven Nuttall in Nova Scotia
River Hebert, NS
ArrestedNova Scotia RCMP Arrest Wanted Plymouth Man
Plymouth, NS
WantedRCMP Alert: Joshua Burns Sought in Nova Scotia
New Waterford, NS
Latest news
NewsYarmouth, NS
Yarmouth Woman, 29, Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine Seizure
A 29-year-old Yarmouth woman was arrested early Oct. 27 after a traffic stop on Pleasant St. led to a cocaine seizure, according to the RCMP.
Alerts
3 Historical Plaques Stolen From Provincial Parks in Colchester County, RCMP Say
Colchester County District RCMP are investigating the theft of three historical plaques from monuments at provincial parks in Londonderry and Lower Onslow.
NewsWilmot, NS
Wilmot Man, 54, Charged After RCMP Seize 3 Guns and 10,000 Rounds of Ammunition
Lawrence Richard Toole, 54, of Wilmot faces firearms charges after RCMP seized three guns, prohibited magazines and 10,000 rounds of ammunition.
NewsEskasoni, NS
Eskasoni Man, 25, Charged with Attempted Murder After Early-Morning Stabbing
Eskasoni RCMP have charged a 25-year-old Eskasoni man with attempted murder after a 21-year-old man was stabbed on Noel R St. on October 23.
AlertsWanted
Jeffery Moxsom, 42, Wanted Across Nova Scotia on Warrant, Facing 8 New Charges
Pictou County District RCMP are asking the public for help finding Jeffery Elmer Moxsom, 42, who is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Do not approach him.
AlertsLower Sackville, NS
Five Teens Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Parked Car and Lower Sackville Home
A 17-year-old driver and four 17-year-old passengers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an SUV hit a parked vehicle and a Lower Sackville home, RCMP said.
NewsNorth River, NS
North River Man Charged With 13 Offences After RCMP Seize Stolen Handgun
A 33-year-old North River man faces 13 charges after Colchester County District RCMP seized two firearms, including a handgun reported stolen in 2023.
NewsEast Chezzetcook, NS
East Chezzetcook crash: Halifax woman, 44, arrested for impaired driving
A 44-year-old Halifax woman was arrested for impaired driving after her Honda Civic ended up in a ditch in East Chezzetcook, the RCMP said.
AlertsTrenton, NS
$150,000 Reward Offered in Unsolved 2011 Trenton Murder of Edward Phalen
Fifteen years after Edward William Phalen was shot outside a home on Mechanic St. in Trenton, RCMP are renewing their appeal for information.
News
Firearm, Drugs and Forged Inspection Stickers Seized in Lunenburg County Search
Nova Scotia RCMP say a traffic stop and a home search in Lunenburg County led to the seizure of drugs, cash, a firearm, replica guns and forged inspection stickers.
AlertsCanaan, NS
Canaan, NS: Hants Border Man, 51, Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash on Hwy. 101
A 51-year-old Hants Border man died after four westbound vehicles collided on Highway 101 in Canaan on Oct. 24, Kings District RCMP said.
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Assault Charge in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next and Your Options
Charged with simple assault in Nova Scotia? Here is what the charge means, how the case moves through court, the possible penalties and how to protect your future.
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Charged With Dangerous Driving in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A calm, plain-language guide to dangerous driving and flight from police charges in Nova Scotia: what the Crown must prove, the court process, penalties and what to do next.
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Charged With Robbery in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a robbery charge in Nova Scotia: what the Crown must prove, bail, court steps, penalties under s. 344, defences and help for victims.
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Facing a Mischief Charge in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
Charged with mischief in Nova Scotia? A plain-language guide to s. 430 of the Criminal Code, the court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Sexual Assault in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
A plain-language guide to a sexual assault charge in Nova Scotia: what s. 271 requires, release conditions, court steps, penalties, defences, statistics and help for complainants.
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Extortion Charge in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
Charged with extortion in Nova Scotia? A plain-language guide to s. 346 of the Criminal Code, the court process, possible penalties, defences and help for victims.
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Charged With Shoplifting in Nova Scotia? What Happens Next
Charged with shoplifting or theft under $5,000 in Nova Scotia? How the charge works, what happens in Provincial Court, possible penalties and diversion, and when to get legal help.