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3 days ago
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Halifax police officer won't be charged in connection with serious Porters Lake crash
A fire truck is pictured on Myra Road in Porters Lake, N.S., on Jan. 24, 2025. A Halifax Regional Police officer will not be charged in connection with a crash earlier this year that sent a man to hospital with serious injuries. The RCMP responded to a crash on Myra Road in Porters Lake, N.S., just before 1 p.m. Jan. 24. A man was outside of his Dodge truck, which was parked partially on the road, checking on his daughter in the backseat, according to a report from the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). The man was then hit by a Nissan Frontier driving by, suffering serious injuries to his leg, pelvis, and head. He was taken to hospital by Life Flight. LifeFlight A LifeFlight helicopter is pictured in Porters Lake, N.S., on Jan. 24, 2025. The vehicle that hit him was being driven by an off-duty Halifax police officer, who did not suffer any serious injuries. SiRT was contacted the same day and started investigating the crash. It says alcohol was not a factor. SiRT's report also says there is no evidence to indicate the off-duty officer was speeding, driving erratically, or operating his vehicle out of the ordinary. The team is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
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Two-vehicle crash closes part of Quinpool Road in Halifax
A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon closed part of Quinpool Road. (CTV Atlantic/Mike Lamb) Halifax police are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the 6400 block of Quinpool Road Wednesday afternoon. Quinpool Road between Elm Street and Oxford Street is closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Quinpool Road crash A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon closed part of Quinpool Road. (CTV Atlantic/Mike Lamb) The same intersection saw a three-car collision last month. Police are asking the public to avoid the area and to take alternate routes to avoid delays. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
10-06-2025
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N.S. RCMP asks public for information after shots fired in East Preston
An RCMP vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Halifax police are seeking information from the public after shots were fired in East Preston Monday. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Brooks Drive around 9:40 p.m. Police say their initial investigation indicates gun fire was exchanged by people in two vehicles travelling east. No injuries have been reported. Brooks Drive was closed for several hours as officers gathered evidence. Police say they do not have a description of the vehicles involved at this time. The investigation is ongoing. The RCMP asks anyone with information about the incident to contact police at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
04-06-2025
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Jury hears Pat Stay's blood was found on Adam Drake's shoe
The jury in a murder trial learned Pat Stay's blood was found on Adam Drake's shoe. Forensic and DNA evidence took centre stage at a high-profile murder trial in Dartmouth, N.S., on Wednesday, where the jury was told Pat Stay's blood was found on Adam Drake's shoe. Drake is on trial for second-degree murder in Stay's death on Sept. 4, 2022. That witness was Walid Dabbour, a forensic DNA analyst who began virtual testimony on Tuesday. He told the jury the odds of the blood found on the bottom of Drake's shoe being someone other than Stay's are one-in-2.5-sextillion. Blood found on the outside toe area of the shoe belonged to two people, one of whom also had a very high probability of belonging to Stay, he said. It's not clear who the other person was. Det. Illya Nielsen, of the Halifax Regional Police, also took the stand Wednesday, telling the jury he did 50 footwear impressions in the Yacht Club Social, including 39 that were in blood or red staining. He said patterns were observed from the VIP area, where Drake was, to the front door and that others went through to a back hallway and exit. But the defence confirmed no footprints heading out back were from Drake, although a previous witness who was with him that night testified their group of four left the club through that back door. After questioning from Drake's lawyer Michael Lacy, Nielsen also confirmed he was not tasked with examining shoes that belonged to another person who was arrested after Stay was stabbed. The third Crown witness of the day testified Drake removed two photos of himself off Instagram soon after the attack. Jodie Burns is a relative of Stay's partner and met Drake through a dating app 10 years earlier. She sent in screenshots of his Instagram profile -- and of a Facebook comment -- to police. She testified that Drake commented, 'Can't wait to give u a big hug,' on a music video of Stay's about 18 weeks earlier, but no further context was provided to the jury. Court broke early for the day and jurors were told they would only be required to return on Monday, meaning there will be no testimony until then. Lawyers Adam Drake's defence lawyers Jennifer MacDonald and Michael Lacy are shown at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. (Source: Callum Smith/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
04-06-2025
- Politics
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Halifax police board wants strict rules before armoured vehicle hits the street
Greg O'Malley, chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, is calling for a strict armoured rescue vehicle policy. (Source: Jesse Thomas/CTV News Atlantic) More than five years ago, the Halifax Regional Police tried to buy an armoured rescue vehicle (ARV) and council approved the request, but then backed out and scrapped the idea after public backlash. Halifax police are once again preparing to add an ARV to their fleet, and council approved the purchase in its budget. Halifax police told the Board of Police Commissioners Wednesday the purchase is nearly complete and the armoured vehicle is expected to arrive this summer. But before it's ever deployed, the police board wants a clear policy in place outlining exactly how, when and why it can be used. 'The level of training, certification, the process to activate it, that kind of thing,' said board chair Greg O'Malley. 'The potential that a neighbouring community might need some assistance with it or in that matter. So for those various reasons, we have to get clear directions to the chief in order to operationalize and use it effectively and safely.' The board learned a draft policy for ARV usage is complete, but they haven't seen it yet. O'Malley said they will have their own policy regarding the use of the vehicle. He notes the final policy must ensure transparency and accountability, including a requirement for police to submit detailed summaries to the board anytime the ARV is deployed. Greg O'Malley Greg O'Malley, chair of the Board of Police Commissioners, is calling for a strict armoured rescue vehicle policy. (Source: Jesse Thomas/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
