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Potlotek man facing 8 charges after building evacuated

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A man from Potlotek is facing eight charges after a building was evacuated and firearms were seized.

RCMP say it started late afternoon on Monday when officers received a report that a person with a firearm was inside a unit on New Subdivision Road.

Those in the building were evacuated out of caution when the man was seen holding a firearm inside that was believed to be loaded.

The 36-year-old who was on conditions, did not comply with law enforcement until officers were able to enter the building.

He was arrested just before 10 p.m. and a .308 rifle and ammunition were seized.

The suspect remains in custody and will appear in court for a second time at a later date facing charges including Careless Use of Firearm (two counts), other weapons offences, and Failure to Comply with Undertaking (three counts).

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Court date pushed ahead for man facing charges after Halifax Costco tirade

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The court date for the man facing charges after a racial tirade in a Halifax Costco over the summer has been pushed to next month.

Randall Publicover was due in court Monday for a slew of offences including assault and harassment.

Police say in a video that went viral the 37-year-old was seen allegedly assaulting someone and threatening Muslim women.

It was earlier this month when two charges were added but others were dropped.

Publicover is now due in court October 14.

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Managing editor for Frank Magazine facing charge after intimate image published

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A 47-year-old man is facing a charge of sharing an intimate image without consent after the photo was published in a satirical Halifax-based magazine.

The suspect is the managing editor for Frank Magazine.

Police say it was reported in July 2025. After a thorough investigation, the man was arrested on September 9.

The Criminal Code of Canada prohibits sharing intimate images of another person, including photos and videos, where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.

The suspect is due in court at a later date.

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An additional charge after bomb threat toward U.S. Consulate in Halifax

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The suspect in connection to the bomb threat in downtown Halifax last week is now facing an additional charge.

RCMP say Ali Assakereh, 54, is now facing an offence for a threat against an internationally protected person. It’s in addition to uttering threats and public mischief.

The investigation began August 9 when police say the threat came in against the U.S. Consulate in Purdy’s Wharf.

The next morning, police discovered a propane tank and several containers of flammable liquid inside his vehicle.

A large area of downtown Halifax was evacuated while police investigated.

The bail hearing for Assakereh was delayed more than once and is now scheduled for August 19.

Assakereh has been in custody and is scheduled to appear in court for the new charge, Wednesday morning.

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Man facing threats, mischief charges after Halifax bomb threat

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A 54-year-old man is facing threats and mischief charges after a bomb threat caused chaos in downtown Halifax.

Police say the threat came in Sunday evening for the U.S. Consulate in Purdy’s Wharf.

Officials started searching for the man behind the threat and found his vehicle on Upper Water Street in the Purdy’s Wharf parkade the next morning. In it, was a propane tank and what they thought was flammable liquid.

The man was arrested shortly after in Clayton Park near the Canada Games Centre.

Police contained the vehicle and closed the Canada Games Centre as well as several streets near the waterfront until early afternoon, when they determined there was no threat to the public.

The man is scheduled for court, Tuesday.

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Springhill man facing child sex abuse charges

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A 37-year-old Springhill man is facing child sex abuse charges.

RCMP say it was April 2 when the Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Unit was notified a social media platform had child sex abuse exploitation material being used on its platform.

April 24, a home on Herrett Road was searched and electronics were seized.

The man has been charged, released on conditions to appear in court August 10.

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Arichat man facing theft, fraud following multi-year commercial crime investigation

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An Arichat man is facing fraud-related offences after a complex investigation into the alleged misappropriation and theft of trust funds.

Police say the 54-year-old has been charged with:

  • Fraud Over $5,000
  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Criminal Breach of Trust

According to the RCMP, the investigation named Project HUBRIS, started in January 2019 after multiple complaints against the man and his law firm.

It was extensive in scope with statements from more than 100 victims and witnesses in Canada and the United States and a search of the law office in September 2021.

According to the RCMP, “This process was completed in August 2024.”

The investigation continued with the help of forensics which helped investigators analyze financial records, evidence and “the review of thousands of documents and hours of victim testimony.”

The man is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court on October 26th.

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Man released on bail after premier’s windshield smashed

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A 19-year-old man who is facing charges after the premier’s windshield was smashed has been released on bail.

Nova Scotia’s Public Prosecution Service said the suspect was released after paying $5,000 and was put on house arrest.

Tim Houston is on a speaking tour across the province this summer and Wolfville was his first stop on July 15.

He had to be escorted by police at Acadia University after protestors blocked him from leaving.

According to the premier’s office, his and his staff’s vehicles were swarmed as they tried to leave, pushing law enforcement and damaged his vehicle while Houston was inside.

Political leaders condemned the acts, including Prime Minister Mark Carney who said there is no excuse for violence and intimidation.

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Two charged after $10K theft spree at Halifax-area Sephora stores

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A man and a woman are facing charges after Halifax Regional Police (HRP) say they stole more than $10,000 worth of products from multiple Sephora stores over a two-day period.

Officers say the first theft took place at the Mic Mac Mall location on July 19. The following day, the suspects allegedly targeted Sephora stores in Dartmouth Crossing and the Halifax Shopping Centre.

At approximately 4 p.m. on July 20, mall security contacted HRP after detaining the pair for theft. During the investigation, officers linked them to the other Sephora thefts.

The 23-year-old man and 22-year-old woman are scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face charges.

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2 adults, 3 youths arrested following attempted murder investigation in Eskasoni

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Five people, including three youths, have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Eskasoni earlier this month.

Eskasoni RCMP say officers responded to a report of an injured man shortly after midnight on Saturday, July 4th. Police located the victim on Shore Road near the intersection of Mickey’s Lane and provided assistance.

As part of the investigation, RCMP executed search warrants at two homes on Logan Drive on July 10th. Officers arrested two men, aged 18 and 20, and seized evidence believed to be connected to the case.

On July 13, officers arrested one youth at the Eskasoni Detachment, and also carried out a search warrant at another residence, where two more youths were arrested.

The two adult suspects appeared in court on Monday, July 13th, while the three youths are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, July 14th.

Eskasoni RCMP continues to investigate the incident with assistance from RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Authorities have not released information on the victim’s condition.

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