Weekend update Halifax Regional Police responded to 786 calls for service over the weekend. Some notable incidents are as follows: Police lay robbery charges On April 24 at approximately 8 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at the Dollarama, located at 118 Wyse Road in Dartmouth. Security reported that a man entered the store, attempted to steal product and assaulted a security guard. The security guard sustained non-life-threatening injuries and did not require medical attention at that time. Abdul Aziz Sairet, 40, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face a charge of robbery. 26-63351 Police recover stolen motor vehicle On April 24 at approximately 10:45 p.m., police observed a vehicle on Ruben Court in Dartmouth that was believed to have been stolen from Bedford last week. As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. The officer activated the emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop; however, the vehicle did not stop. The officer did not pursue due to public safety concerns. The vehicle was last seen travelling on Main Street, heading toward Cole Harbour. At approximately 11:15 p.m., an RCMP officer located the vehicle parked and unoccupied behind Cole Harbour Place. It was confirmed to be the same vehicle stolen from Bedford. The driver was not located. The investigation is ongoing. 26-63430, 26-62274 Police vehicle involved collision On April 26 at approximately 2:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a theft from the Superstore located at 6139 Quinpool Road in Halifax. The suspect was reported to have fled the scene on a bicycle. A short time later, two officers driving a marked patrol vehicle spotted the suspect on Nora Bernard Street and activated their lights and siren. The bicycle turned onto Maynard Street and as police followed, they collided with the suspect and then subsequently collided with a power pole. The suspect and an officer were transported to hospital. A second officer was treated by EHS. The investigation is ongoing. A 37-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at later date to face charges of theft under $5000.00 and possession of stolen property under $5000.00 26-64337, 26-64382 Proactive driving checkpoints On April 25 from 1:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., Halifax Regional Police officers conducted a proactive check point on the Dartmouth side of the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge. Over 1000 vehicles were stopped, including: -one driver who was arrested and charged for impaired operation of a conveyance. An arrest occurs when a driver’s blood alcohol concentration is over 80 mg% -six drivers who were issued seven-day suspensions for having a blood alcohol concentration between 50 mg% and 79 mg% -one driver who was issued a one-day suspension Officers also issued 21 summary offence tickets for various Motor Vehicle Act offences. Impaired driving is a serious offence that puts lives in danger. If you see a potential impaired driver, call 911 immediately and give the call taker your location along with a description of the vehicle, including the licence plate number, colour, make and model, the direction of travel for the vehicle and a description of the driver. 26-64114

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Man dies in police custody A man has died in police custody, following a call for service in Bedford last night. On February 28, at approximately 10:20 p.m., officers responded to the 70 block Farringdon Way where a 37-year-old man was experiencing a mental health episode. The man became aggressive with police, a taser was deployed and a struggle continued. Police were able to gain control of the man, handcuffed him and Emergency Health Services (EHS) was called. While in police custody, the man’s health began showing signs of deterioration. Police began life-saving efforts, including administering naloxone. EHS and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency continued these efforts upon their arrival. The man was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service will be conducting an autopsy to determine cause of death. Police extend sincere condolences to the man’s family and loved ones. The incident has been referred to the Serious Incident Response Team. All inquiries in relation to this incident should be directed to SiRT. -30- 25-28891

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Sudden death not suspicious The sudden death that occurred on October 19 in Halifax has been determined not to be suspicious. At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a sudden death in the Walmart located at 6990 Mumford Road. A 19-year-old woman, who was an employee of the store, was located deceased in a large walk-in oven belonging to the store’s bakery department. The police investigation determined the death is not suspicious and there is no evidence of foul play. Investigators met with family to share this update and extend condolences. Our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time. The family asks the public to respect their privacy and the dignity and memory of their loved one, as they receive this news. 24-144075 -30-

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