Police Media & Alerts
June 23, 2024/News Release/NGRP charge driver and passenger
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- Published: Monday, 24 June 2024 08:32
New Glasgow Regional Police charge driver and passenger with multiple offenses after traffic stop.
June 23, 2024
Trenton, Nova Scotia
News Release
New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a driver and passenger, both from Pictou County with multiple offences following a traffic stop in the Trenton Park parking lot.
On June 22, 2024, at approximately 10:42 pm, New Glasgow Regional Police while on routine patrol conducted a traffic stop on a 2023 Kia Sportage vehicle in the parking lot of the Trenton Park, Trenton, NS.
Upon investigation of the vehicle, driver and passenger, New Glasgow Regional Police officers arrested a 20-year-old-male and a 17-year-old.
During a search of the vehicle, New Glasgow Regional Police officers located and seized a Rifle, Stun Baton, Prohibited Knife, Drugs, Alcohol and Drug Paraphernalia.
As a result, the drive, 17-years-of age has been charged with:
- Failure to comply with or Refusal of Demand.
- Underage Drinking.
- Two Counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
- Possession of Firearm in a Vehicle.
- Two Counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm or Prohibited Weapon,
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm.
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession Unauthorized.
The 20-year-old-male passenger has been charged with:
- Illegal Possession of Alcohol.
- Three Counts of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm or Prohibited Weapon,
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession Unauthorized.
- Two Counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm.
The 17-year-old driver has been released under strict conditions and will appear in Provincial Court in Pictou at a later date. The 20-year-old -male passenger has been released upon strict conditions and will be appearing in Provincial Court in Pictou on August 26, 2024.
March 18, 2024/UPDATE: Man wanted on Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant has been arrested in connection with the Home Invasion
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- Published: Monday, 18 March 2024 10:32
March 18, 2024 10:10 a.m
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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Peel Regional Police arrested William Michael Gilmore also known as Liam Gilmore 19 years of age on a Canada Wide Warrant at a Brampton Ontario residence last night Sunday March 17 at 10:18 p.m., Eastern Time, without incident.
The arrest was in relation to the home invasion in New Glasgow that occurred on March 14, 2024, at approximately 4:56 p.m., on Albert Street, New Glasgow.
The New Glasgow Regional Police would like to thank the public, media and our policing partners with the Peel Regional Police and RCMP in Nova Scotia for their assistance in the apprehension of the suspect in this home invasion.
March 15, 2024/UPDATE: New Glasgow Regional Police investigate home invasion-issue Canada Wide Arrest Warrant
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- Published: Monday, 18 March 2024 09:36
March 15, 2024
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
News Release
New Glasgow Regional Police have obtained a Canada Wide Warrant for the arrest of a man charged in relation to the home invasion in New Glasgow that occurred on March 14, 2024, at approximately 4:56 p.m., on Albert Street, New Glasgow.
The suspect entered the Albert Street residence prior to the victim’s arrival. Once the two victims arrived, the suspect still in the residence, physically assaulted the victims with a weapon. The suspect then immediately fled the area by stealing the victim’s vehicle. RCMP with Colchester County Detachment have located the Red 2019 Toyota Rav-4 in the Truro area.
As part of the ongoing investigation for the Home Invasion, New Glasgow Regional Police have issued a Canada Wide Warrant for the arrest for William Michael Gilmore also known as Liam, 19 years of age from New Glasgow. He is charged with,
- 2 Counts of Aggravated Assault
- Break and Enter
- Robbery
- Theft Motor Vehicle
- Driving While Prohibited
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Police continue to investigate and ask the public to help with information on his whereabouts for William Michael Gilmore also known as Liam, 19 years of age.
Anyone who sees William Michael Gilmore also known as Liam, 19 years of age should refrain from approaching him and call the police.
Photo of William Michael Gilmore also known as Liam, 19 years of age.
Police continue to be on scene and two persons, one male and one female have been transported to hospital with serous injuries.
New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Services continue to investigate.
Anyone with information on William Michael Gilmore also known as Liam 19 years of age whereabouts or any other information is asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. Should you wish 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.
March 14, 2024, New Glasgow Regional Police looking for assistance in locating a stolen vehicle involved in a home invasion
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- Published: Monday, 18 March 2024 09:24
March 14, 2024
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
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New Glasgow Regional Police is looking for assistance in locating a stolen vehicle that was involved in a home invasion that occurred at a home on Albert Street, New Glasgow.
On March 14, 2024, at approximately 4:56 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a report of a home invasion on Albert Street, New Glasgow. Police are on scene and two persons have been transported to hospital with injuries.
Preliminary investigation has determined that police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate stolen vehicle involved in the home invasion.
Police continue to gather information and evidence at the scene as the investigation is ongoing. More information will be released once it becomes available.
Vehicle is a Red 2019 Toyota Rav-4 Nova Scotia Licence Plate GLJ 474 last seen on Albert Street New Glasgow.
If you have any information about this vehicle, contact the New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. Should you wish 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.
March 10, 2024, New Glasgow Regional Police charge three persons with attempted murder
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- Published: Tuesday, 12 March 2024 09:49
March 10, 2024
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
News Release
New Glasgow Regional Police has charged three persons with attempted murder and several firearms offences in relation to the attempted murder investigation on Washington Street New Glasgow, that occurred on February 16, 2024.
The 30-year-old victim received life threatening injuries.
The three persons were arrested on outstanding warrants on Saturday March 9 in the community of River John by Pictou County District RCMP during an unrelated investigation.
The three persons all from Pictou County,
Adult male 48 years of age
Adult male 28 years of age
Adult female 27 years of age
All were charged with attempted murder and several firearms offences and have been remanded into custody to appear in Provincial Court in Pictou on Monday March 11.
New Glasgow Regional Police continue to ask the public for information and the whereabouts for Angela Lynn Taylor for the attempted murder and several other firearms charges.
There continues to be a warrant for arrest on these charges.
New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit continue to investigate.