Charges laid against New Glasgow Regional Police officer

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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:25

On Monday, April 14, 2025, the New Glasgow Regional Police were advised that Kyle Lesko, a member of the New Glasgow Regional Police has been charged with sexual assault.

The charge stems from an alleged incident said to have occurred over 17 years ago that is being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). 

Kyle Lesko has been placed on leave, effective Monday, April 14, 2025.

Sexual assault allegations are serious and need to be treated with respect and sensitivity. Our priority is to ensure that all parties involved are supported through the judicial process. Understanding the profound impact these situations can have on individuals and our communities, we are committed to a fair, transparent and impartial approach. We remain dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, accountability, and respect for all.

We recognize the impact this news may have on our community. If community members need support, there are services available at the Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre or by calling 211.

All media enquiries should be directed to Constable Ken MacDonald.

Constable Ken MacDonald
Public Safety
New Glasgow Regional Police

902-755-8318

April 7, News - 38-year-old man charged for break & enter

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Published: Monday, 07 April 2025 09:07

38-year-old man charged in connection with break, enter and theft from a church

April 7, 2025
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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A 38-year-old man from Halifax, N.S., has been charged in connection with a break, enter and theft from a church in the Town of New Glasgow.

On Saturday, April 5^th, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police officers responded to a report of break, enter and theft at a church on Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow. The theft occurred when a private event was taking place.
Through a subsequent investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect in connection with the investigation. Officers were also able to recover the items.
Police then arrested the 38-year-old man without incident.
The 38-year-old male from Halifax was identified as Jonathan David Murphy and was charged with:

-Break and Entering
-Theft under $5000.00
-Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime
-Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime
-Three Counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order

He was remanded into custody, and is scheduled to return to Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Pictou on Monday April 7^th, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

Jan 3, 2025, News-Police secure the area of Duke St, Trenton

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Published: Monday, 06 January 2025 09:05

Police secure the area of Duke Street Trenton as male barricades himself in residence

January 3, 2025 
Trenton, Nova Scotia

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On Thursday January 2, 2025 at 7:23 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Duke Street Trenton with a pickup truck. The driver of the truck immediately fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Within an hour officers located the truck on Grandview Avenue Trenton, while the male suspect fled the area on foot.

Upon further investigation New Glasgow Regional Police located the male at a residence in the 100 block on Duke Street Trenton.

New Glasgow Regional Police, RCMP, Stellarton Police Service, Emergency Health Services, Trenton Fire Department and Nova Scotia Power, responded to the home in the 100 block of Duke Street residence after the possibility of the man being armed and barricaded inside the residence.

Police closed off the surrounding area on Duke Street. The lone male was the only one in the residence at the time of the incident as police were asking residents to Shelter in Place to stay in their homes as a precaution.

The man who barricaded himself inside the residence was found deceased.

The area was deemed safe at 4:20am January 3, 2025.

Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this time.

New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit continues to investigate.

Nov 19 News - Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

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Published: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 09:44

Man wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

November 19, 2024 6:36 p.m.
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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Photos NGRP of Jonathan William Boutiler, 35 years old male.

New Glasgow Regional Police is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on province-wide arrest warrant.

Jonathan William Boutiler, 35 years old male from Pictou County, Nova Scotia, is wanted and facing numerous charges including,

• Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence.
• Careless use of a Firearm.
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x2Counts.
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm.
• Possession of Firearm knowing Possession is Unauthorized. 
• Break, Enter.
• Possession of Prohibited Weapon, 

NGRPolice have made several attempts to locate Boutiler and are requesting assistance from the public to locate or provide information on his location.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jonathan William Boutiler is asked to refrain from approaching him as he is considered possibility armed and dangerous. Call New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. If you have any information. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Oct 29, News Release - Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle

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Published: Wednesday, 30 October 2024 08:16

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle results in multiple charges.

October 29, 2024
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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New Glasgow Regional Police have arrested an adult male following a report of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) driving dangerously on East River Road and at several parking lots on Atlantic Drive.

On October 27, at approximately 9:04 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police officers responded to a report of an ATV driving aggressively on East River Road and several parking lots on Atlantic Drive.

Through the investigation, officers observed that the ATV was driving dangerously in parking lot of a local restaurant, a parking lot of a movie theater, driving over a lawn at a business and driving on a nearby walking trail all with no helmet on. Under these conditions, including the time of night and pedestrian traffic significantly increased the risk to public safety.

Officers attempted to stop the ATV but the operator failed to stop. A pursuit was not initiated in consideration of public safety. As the driver attempted to flee from police, the ATV and police vehicle collided. 

The operator, of a 30-year-old male from Pictou County, is facing charges of:

1. Dangerous Operation;
2. Flight from Peace Officer;
3. Driving a Motor Vehicle while license revoked;
4. Failing to wear a helmet as required;
5. Operating off highway vehicle without required adequate third party liability insurance;

The 30-year-old was released on conditions and will be back in Pictou Provincial Court on December 2^nd, 2024.