Truro & Colchester Code 1 Coverage

05/30/2026

Thank you Cst. Galway!

Today Cst. Galway was presented with his certificate from MADD Canada acknowledging his commitment to keeping the roads safe from impaired drivers. Cst. Galway charged 7 impaired drivers in 2025.

05/30/2026

Around 6am this morning, Valley-Kemptown & District Fire Brigade, Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia and Emergency Health Services - EHS had a call of a man who was calling for help who had been in a crash but was not 100% certain he knew the exact location.
With some searching and use of cell phone geo-locating his area was calculated and he was found soon after.
He had been there for a bit and was happy to see the first responders who came to help. Despite the car being on its side, he was able to stand inside and wait for rescue to come who freed him soon after.
He was assessed by EHS and was in great shape despite the bumpy ride.
We are happy his outcome was good and want to thank all those who were there to help!

05/29/2026

I bet former Ride members just wait for this moment!
Excellent timing with Cst. Teed on shift.
Maribelle was in good hands.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia

On May 22 at approximately 8 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to an unexpected commuter – a large brown horse trotting right down the middle of Kinsac Rd. toward the school in Beaver Bank!

Officers quickly tracked down the owner, who explained that during morning feeding time, her adventurous mare, Maribelle, had made a surprise escape and couldn’t be found.

Thankfully, Cst. Teed was on the case – and let’s just say, this wasn’t his first rodeo! With past experience in the RCMP Musical Ride, Cst. Teed was the perfect person for the job.

Sure enough, Cst. Teed located Maribelle safe and sound, casually grazing in a nearby baseball field. He escorted Maribelle back home, bringing this early-morning roundup to a happy ending.

05/29/2026

Great work!
Colchester County District RCMP has charged two people following a kidnapping in Bible Hill.

From Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia:
On May 27, at approximately 10:20 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report that a man and a woman had abducted a man known to them from a home in the 100 block of Vimy Rd. and were travelling in the Bible Hill area in a silver Hyundai Elantra. Officers immediately began searching for the car.
The RCMP’s Critical Incident Program, including its Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Air Services, were dispatched to assist.
At approximately 10:55 a.m., RCMP officers observed the Elantra on Hazel Dr. but lost sight of the vehicle in traffic as it proceeded along Pictou Rd. toward Main St.
As the search for the Elantra continued, officers noted a motorcycle at the Vimy Rd. property.
At 11:10 a.m., Truro Police Service officers observed the motorcycle travelling on Park St. in Bible Hill with two occupants. Officers stopped the motorcycle and safely located the kidnapping victim, who was riding as a passenger. It was learned the motorcycle driver had assisted the victim and was not involved in the kidnapping. The victim had minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
At approximately 11:20 a.m., RCMP officers located the Elantra parked behind a home in the 200 block of Main St., Bible Hill, and began surveillance.
At approximately 12:55 p.m., a man and a woman were safely arrested by ERT as they exited the residence.
Upon arrest, the man had injuries consistent with a gunshot wound that occurred prior to police involvement. He was transported to hospital by EHS with life-threatening injuries.
Stephen Joseph “Dakota” Maloney, 34, of Halifax, and Macquel Lynn Weatherbee, 37, of Lantz, are both charged with Kidnapping. Maloney is also charged with Failure to Comply With a Probation Order and Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited.
Maloney was remanded into custody and is due to appear in Truro Provincial Court on June 1. Weatherbee was released with a scheduled court appearance on August 19.
The investigation, including the circumstances surrounding Maloney’s gunshot wound, is ongoing. It’s being led by the Colchester District RCMP General Investigation Section.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester Country District RCMP at 902-893-6820. To remain anonymous, contact 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.
File #: 2026-715729

05/29/2026

Emergency services had a very busy past few days with MVC's and fire related calls as well as medical events.
Yesterday near 12:30pm, Truro Police Service, Truro Fire Service and Emergency Health Services - EHS attended a two car MVC near the Superstore.
There were injuries and we believe one person was transported.

05/29/2026

From Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia:

Graeme Gordon wanted on province-wide arrest warrant

May 20, 2026, Enfield, Nova Scotia… East Hants District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of Graeme Mackenzie Gordon, currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Gordon, 43, of Annapolis County, is charged with historic sexual offences.
He is described as 5-foot-10 with dark brown hair and green eyes.
Police have made several attempts to locate Gordon and are requesting assistance from the public. He has ties to multiple communities in Nova Scotia and may be in the Bible Hill area.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Graeme Gordon is asked to call East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077 or the local police. 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.
File #: 2025-748082

05/27/2026

Lee Andrew MacDonald, 49, of Bible Hill charged with murder.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia
Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) has charged a man with murder in relation to a suspicious death in January 2025.
On January 3, 2025, at approximately 9:30 am, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a home on Bomber Dr. as part of a wellbeing check and located a deceased 42-year-old woman. The woman’s death was considered suspicious and NEN MCU took lead of the investigation. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service then ruled the death a homicide.
At the time of the wellness check, officers also located an unconscious man in the home. He was transported to hospital. The man was later identified as Lee Andrew MacDonald, 49, of Bible Hill.
On May 26, 2026, after an extensive investigation, officers safely arrested MacDonald at a residence in Bible Hill. He is charged with Second Degree Murder and had a first court appearance on May 27 at Truro Provincial Court. He remains in custody pending future court appearances.
The investigation has been supported by Colchester County District RCMP, Truro Police Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. There is no evidence to suggest this homicide is an incident of intimate partner violence. Investigators appreciated information from the public that helped bring about this arrest.
Our thoughts continue to be with the woman's loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2025-10877

05/27/2026

2:00pm Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia have cleared this scene. Main Street opened back up.

Public Advisory: RCMP officers are in the 200-block of Main St. in Bible Hill as part of an ongoing investigation. One person has been safely arrested and is in police custody. Residents can expect to see a large police presence in the area. Please avoid the area where possible to allow police to do their work. There is no risk to the public at this time.

05/27/2026

It seems we are seeing a rise in local calls where additional resources are required for both public and officer safety.
It is good to know that these resources are able to respond so quickly and with additional ERT, Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and other assets and personnel. This matter was resolved quite quickly and safely.
We hope that the distressed man is able to get the help he needs.
Thanks Colchester County RCMP and support units.

From Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia:
Update [9:15 a.m.] – Officers have safely taken a man into custody. They remain on Barry Ave. continuing with the investigation. There is no threat to public safety. Barry Ave. will reopen shortly and the hold and secure at Harmony Heights Elementary School has been lifted.
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PUBLIC ADVISORY: Colchester County District RCMP is responding to a distressed man at a residence on Barry Ave. near East Prince St. in Salmon River. Barry Ave. is closed to allow officers to do their work. Please avoid the area. There is no immediate threat to anyone outside the property. Harmony Heights Elementary School has been placed on hold and secure as a precaution

05/27/2026

From Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia:
At approximately 4 p.m. today, District RCMP, assisted by RCMP Police Dog Services, Emergency Response Team, Air Services and Cumberland County District RCMP, responded to a weapons complaint at a residence in the 1000 block of Baseline Rd., Folly Mountain. Officers located two men in a wooded area nearby the residence. One of the men had non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by EHS. The other man did not report injuries.
Officers learned there was an altercation among the two men and another man who fled the area before police arrived. The men involved are known to one another and the incident is believed to have been targeted.
Officers remained in the area to continue the investigation. They have since cleared the scene; the investigation is in the preliminary stages and is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820. To remain anonymous, contact 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.
File # 2026-711648

05/26/2026

Truro Police Service make arrests in Victoria Park last evening.

Last evening at approximately 7 pm, the Truro Police Service received multiple calls regarding an assault in progress at Victoria Park involving two groups of young people.

Officers determined that bear spray was used during this incident and arrested the suspects resulting in the following charges:

- 16-year-old male was held in custody overnight and appears in Truro Provincial Court this morning facing charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon, wearing a disguise while committing a criminal offence, breach of an earlier court release order, and property damage.
- 17-year-old male has been charged with property damage and breach of an earlier release order
- 13-year-old male has been charged with property damage and breach of an earlier release order

Three of the victims were taken to hospital by EHS, and one victim was treated at the scene and released.