Late Saturday morning, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man who said a number of men were threatening to kill him at a home on Mount Thom Rd. in Kemptown.
Once on scene, officers determined that three men went to the caller’s home to speak with him about a past online deal involving the purchase of a vehicle engine from the man.
Police say there was an argument and the man told the others to get off his property before exiting his home with a firearm.
As the three men started to leave, they heard a bang as the man had fired a gunshot into the air.
A 28-year old man was arrested at the scene and a search of the property resulted in police seizing a shotgun and ammunition.
He’s been charged with a number of firearms offences.
Last Thursday afternoon, an RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop in Bible Hill on a vehicle driven by a 59-year-old Meadowvale man.
When he was told his SUV would be towed, the driver sped away.
A short time later he fled from a second traffic stop in Brookfield.
After a brief pursuit, officers went to the driver’s home on Meadowvale Rd., and as they approached the home, the man met them in the driveway carrying a steel pipe.
A taser was deployed, and after a struggle the man was arrested.
He is now facing a number of charges, including Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer; Assaulting a Peace Officer with Weapon; Flight from Police; Dangerous Driving; and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose.
The suspect suffered minor injuries during the arrest and was treated and released from hospital into custody.
An officer suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance and later released.
Pictou County District RCMP are looking for your help.
On Friday, officers responded to a report of woven copper sculptures having been stolen from a home on Little Harbour Rd. in Little Harbour, Pictou County.
The theft is believed to have occurred between May 5 and May 12.
You’re asked to call 902-485-4333 or Crime Stoppers if you have information.
Health officials have released COVID-19 data for Nova Scotia for the month of April.
They say there were a total of 895 lab confirmed cases of the virus with 89 hospitalizations and 12 deaths related to COVID-19.
The number of positive test results and deaths decreased from March whereas hospitalizations increased in April compared to the previous month.
Of the 12 deaths in April, 10 were people aged 70 and older, while five of the deaths occurred in a long-term care facility.
Nova Scotia has announced 800-thousand dollars in funding to create a youth climate council for the next five years.
Environment Minister Tim Halman says the council will give youth a new way to give their ideas, advice and recommendations directly to the government on how to respond to climate change.
The Clean Foundation will manage the new advisory council.
Halman also announced 250-thousand dollars yesterday for paid internships to help young people get skills, training and experience in order to work in the clean economy or environmental sector.
