Community Safety Alert: Province-Wide Warrant for Lynnisha Damerika Downey in Nova Scotia

Section 1: The Alert

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is renewing a province-wide alert for 39-year-old Lynnisha Damerika Downey of North Preston, Nova Scotia. She has been the subject of a Nova Scotia-wide arrest warrant since 2019 and remains unlawfully at large.

Downey is wanted in connection with multiple offences, including assault-related charges and breaches of court-ordered conditions. Police are asking the public across Nova Scotia to stay alert and report any information that could help locate her. This long-standing warrant underscores the importance of community awareness and cooperation with law enforcement.

Section 2: Official Details

The RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment continues active efforts to find Lynnisha Damerika Downey, who is facing the following charges:

• Assault Causing Bodily Harm (two counts)
• Unlawfully at Large
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Downey is described as:

• Age: 39
• Height: 5 feet 1 inch
• Weight: Approximately 135 pounds
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• From: North Preston, Nova Scotia

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Help Needed from the CrimeCanada.ca Community

The RCMP has made multiple attempts to locate Downey and is now again calling on the public for assistance. The CrimeCanada.ca community can play a crucial role by sharing this alert and staying observant in day-to-day activities, just as communities across Canada use localized crime data – for example, tools like our Lynn Lake crime statistics and safety information – to stay informed about safety trends in their area.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Lynnisha Damerika Downey:

• Call RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020, or contact your local police.
• To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
• You can also submit an anonymous tip online via the secure web form at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Please do not approach or attempt to detain anyone you believe may be this individual. Instead, note as many details as you safely can (location, time, clothing, companions, vehicle description) and immediately contact police using the numbers above. Reference File # 19-47339 if possible when you call.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, alerts about individuals who are unlawfully at large and facing assault-related charges are critical for community safety in Nova Scotia. When someone remains wanted on a long-standing arrest warrant, it raises important concerns about accountability, the enforcement of court orders, and the potential for further harm. Community vigilance – reporting sightings, unusual activity, or relevant information – directly supports safer neighbourhoods and helps police close open files more quickly.

Residents are encouraged to stay aware of official police releases, use anonymous reporting options like Crime Stoppers when they are hesitant to come forward directly, and talk with family members about when and how to report suspicious or concerning behaviour. Our mission at CrimeCanada.ca is to make safety information accessible and understandable, complementing official RCMP communications with broader context, similar to how we provide local crime and safety data for communities such as Dawn-Euphemia in Ontario. Your willingness to share accurate information can be the link that helps investigators safely locate a wanted person.

File Number: 19-47339

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.