RCMP Advisory Board Committee Meeting June 8, 2021 10:00 A.M

RCMP Advisory Board Committee Meeting June 8, 2021 10:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting – Via Teams/Zoom Council Chambers 359 Main Street

Agenda Call to Order

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Approval of Minutes a. RCMP Advisory Board Committee Meeting, March 9, 2021

3. Public Input / Question Period

PLEASE NOTE: o Public Participation is limited to 30 minutes o Each Person is limited to 3 minutes and may return to speak once, for 1 minute, if time permits within the total 30-minute period o Questions or comments are to be directed to the Chair o Comments and questions that relate to personnel, current or potential litigation issues, or planning issues for which a public hearing has already occurred, but no decision has been made by Council, will not be answered.

4. RCMP Report: a. Quarterly Update

5. New Business: a. Update on Muffler Noise

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6. Round Table

7. Next Meeting a. September 14, 2021 – 10:00 a.m.

8. Adjournment

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Wolfville Policing Report March 2021

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Kings District

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Kings District Employees:

Inspector Dan Morrow, Kings District Commander.

Forty general duty constables police Kings District as first responders. These officers are supervised by 8 corporals, 2 sergeants and 1 staff sergeant.

Kings East School Safety Resource Officer is Constable Jennifer Britton. Kings West School Safety Resource Officer is Constable Jeff Wilson.

Kings District General Investigation Section members are Corporal Glenn O’Halloran, Constable Shawn Cornelisse, and Constable Jody Whiteway.

Kings District Street Crime Enforcement Unit members are Constable Jason Sehl of Kentville Police Service, as well as Constable Josée Lagace and Constable Ken Slade of Kings District RCMP.

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault investigator is Constable Melissa Lee. This is a temporarily funded position.

Kings District Community Policing and Victims Services Officer is Constable Kelli Gaudet.

Kings District has 10 Detachment Service Assistants who perform administrative functions at the 3 Kings District offices.

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School Safety Resource Officer(s):

School Safety Resource Officers work as a resource to our local schools. Members provide presentations to every grade level from P-12 on current topics such as human trafficking, fentanyl, cybercrime, bullying, drug awareness and appropriate use of Social Media. Schools often request other presentations which are customized to meet their needs. SSRO’s update the National SafePlan every year for each Kings County School. SSRO's do the initial investigation in cases that stem from schools. SSRO's also provide support for school events that occur after traditional school hours.

Cst. Wilson's service area is from Annapolis County line to Central Kings Rural High School which encompasses 11 schools.

Cst. Britton’s service area is from Coldbrook District School to LE Shaw Elementary and encompasses 12 schools.

Distracted driving presentations, Human Trafficking presentations as well as “lock down drills” have been ongoing at several schools throughout the reporting period.

Both district SSROs worked closely with the schools within the entire district. Both Cst. Wilson and Cst. Britton remain heavily involved in the delivery of the mandated objectives while assisting other investigations that require their skills and experience with youth.

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Highlights

On March 1st, Cst. Morin conducted traffic enforcement at the Aldershot School zone.

On March 2nd, Cpl. Prime, Cst Gauvin, Cst Reid, Cst Bremner and Cst Dominie conducted traffic enforcement at the Aldershot, Gaspereau, Port Williams, Glooscap, Le Shaw, Horton High and Evangeline Middle School zones.

Cst. Britton attended Horton High and interacted with students and staff.

On March 3rd, Cst. Dominie, Cst. Reid and Cst. Bremner conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams, Le Shaw, and Cambridge School zone.

Cst. Britton attended NKEC and interacted with students and staff. Cst Britton have a cybersafety presentation to the grade 9 to 12 students at NKEC.

On March 9th, Cst. Morin, Cst. Snudden, and Cst Heycock. conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams, New Minas, Le Shaw, Coldbrook, and Aldershot School zones.

Cst. Britton attended Horton High and interacted with students and staff.

On March 10th, Cpl. Prime, Cst. Collier, Cst. Reid, and Cst. Bremner conducted traffic enforcement at the Aldershot, Glooscap, Coldbrook, Cambridge, Evangeline Middle, Central Kings, NKEC, and Wolfville Elementary School zones.

Cst. Britton attended NKEC and interacted with students and staff. Cst. Britton gave a human trafficking presentation to the grade eleven students at NKEC. Cst. Britton gave a sexual consent and online safety presentation to the grade 9 students at NKEC.

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On March 11th, Cpl. Prime, Cpl. Fraser, Cst. Bremner, Cst and Cst. Dominie conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams. Evangeline Middle, Wolfville, Cambridge and Central Kings School zones.

On March 23rd, Cst. Morin and Cst. Currie conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams and Evangeline Middle School zones.

Cst. Britton attended Horton High and interacted with students and staff.

On March 24th, Cst. Heycock and Cst. Wilson conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams and Wolfville School zone.

On March 25th, Cst. Léveillé and Cst. Wilson conducted traffic enforcement at the Wolfville, School zone.

Cst. Britton attended Aldershot School to provide bike helmets to school that had been donated by Michelin.

On March 26th, Cst. Reid and Cst. Britton conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams, Horton and Evangeline Middle School zones.

March 29th – Cst Bellingham conducted traffic enforcement at the Coldbrook School zone.

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Help Put Fraudsters in Their Place by Recognizing Fraud Alerts

March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Nova Scotia RCMP will be sharing tips throughout the month to help you and your loved ones recognize fraud.

Each year, Nova Scotians lose thousands of dollars as a result of scams and the impacts can be devastating. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Nova Scotians lost $725,280 to fraudsters in 2020 and $701,793 in 2019. Although there are many types of scams out there, there are warning signs, or fraud alerts, to look for.

"It's important to know that anyone can be targeted as fraudsters continue to find sophisticated ways to scam people out of their money," says Sgt. Andrew Joyce with the Nova Scotia RCMP Financial Crime Unit. "The impacts of fraud to an individual or business can be significant so it's important to know how to recognize the warning signs to protect yourself and your family members from these types of crimes."

If you receive a call, text or email with any of these common fraud alerts, proceed with caution:

Payment type – Fraudsters often request payment in cryptocurrency, gift cards or E-Transfer.

Urgency – Be suspicious if an email, text or phone call includes a sense of urgency.

Unknown/Unsolicited - Messages claiming to be from businesses or organizations that you have not dealt with previously.

Threats – Threats of arrest, deportation or suspension of your travel visa or your tax accounts if immediate payment is not made.

The best way to help prevent these scams is through awareness and education. Sharing this information with others may help someone from

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becoming a victim. For information about common scams and ways to protect yourself, visit: https://www.antifraudcentre- centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm.

Follow us on Facebook (Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia) and Twitter (@RCMPNS) for more tips. If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

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Kings District RCMP, in Partnership with Kings Seniors’ Safety, Introduces Scam Awareness Program

Kings District RCMP in partnership with the Kings Seniors’ Safety Program are introducing a new awareness program aimed at potential victims of frauds and scams in Kings County.

The program is inspired by a sign that was placed by management in Carl’s Independent Grocery in Wolfville, NS. The sign was placed on the gift card rack of the business and allows consumers a chance at educating themselves on frauds and scams before they purchase a gift card. Kings District RCMP and Kings County Seniors’ Safety are encouraging local merchants to become involved in the prevention of scams in Kings County communities by placing these signs in their stores.

March is Fraud Prevention Month and Kings District RCMP and Kings Seniors’ Safety would like the public to know that fraudsters will contact a victim via email or phone posing as bank investigators, police, etc. and ask them to purchase large amounts of these cards and share the card information. The program offers further education and one last opportunity to think about what they are about to do before purchasing a gift card.

Seniors are often targets of frauds and scams. Seniors who may be a victim of Fraud are encouraged to reach out to the local Seniors’ Safety Coordinator who can assist with the fallout of Frauds and Scams. The program is expected to be carried on throughout Nova Scotia with province wide Seniors’ Safety Programs partnering with local police

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agencies who will engage the local businesses in their communities.

Information about common fraud scams can be found by visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's website at https://www.antifraudcentre- centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

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Keep All Passengers Safe by Always Buckling Up

Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists to buckle up. Making sure that you and you passengers wear a seatbelt properly is the simplest and most effective way to protect everyone during a collision.

In 2020, the Nova Scotia RCMP responded to 27 serious and fatal motor vehicle collisions that involved individuals not wearing a seatbelt or wearing one incorrectly. As a way to help prevent unnecessary injury and death, the RCMP uses enforcement to encourage motorists to buckle up. Last year, RCMP in Nova Scotia charged 1,388 people for not wearing a seatbelt or not wearing one properly.

"Seatbelts prevent you from being thrown out of a vehicle during a collision and they can greatly increase your chances of survival," says Cpl. Mike Carter with Traffic Services. "Collisions can happen in a split second so it's important to make sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, every single time."

The Nova Scotia RCMP wants to remind motorists that a seatbelt should be used properly and be in good condition. A seatbelt should be worn as directed by the manufacturer (for example, a shoulder strap should not be tucked behind the back). Improperly wearing or altering a seat belt in Nova Scotia can result in the same consequences as not wearing one at all. Fines start at $180 and add two points to your license.

It is important to remember that a driver is responsible for ensuring that passengers under 16 are wearing a seat belt. Children can use an adult seat belt when they are nine years old or 4’9” (145 cm). Otherwise, kids must be buckled in using a car seat or booster seat. Parents and guardians can help kids stay safe by enforcing and modelling good seat belt habits.

Nova Scotia RCMP asks every motorist to do their part to protect themselves and others by buckling up every time they get into a vehicle.

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Annual Performance Plan

The Kings District Annual Performance Plan runs from April 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021. Objectives of Kings District Annual Performance Plan are:

 Safe Roads and Safe Highways in Nova Scotia - To date, Kings District members have charged 95 people with impaired driving (13 for drugs, 7 with refusal to provide a breath sample), issued 29 roadside suspensions (3 for drugs), issued 1,919 traffic enforcement charges and conducted 214 check stops.

 Reduction of Cybercrime in Nova Scotia - On March 3rd, Cst. Britton had a cybersafety presentation to the grade 9 to 12 students at NKEC. On March 10th, Cst. Britton gave a sexual consent and online safety presentation to the grade 9 students at NKEC.

Calls for Service

In the month of March, Kings District responded to 1,403 service calls. There were a total of 177 service calls in the Town of Wolfville during this reporting period. See the attached chart for breakdown of the service calls.

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Type of Crime & March March March Occurrence Type Wolfville Wolfville Kings Yes 2020 2021 2021 Crimes Against Persons Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 Sexual Offences 1 0 4 Assault 2 5 24 Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 Extortion / Intimidation 0 0 0 Criminal Harassment 0 1 5 Indecent | Harassing Comm. 0 3 12 Uttering Threats 0 1 21 Property Crime Arson 0 0 1 Break and Enter 0 0 3 Unlawfully in a Dwelling House 0 1 2 Theft Over 0 0 1 Theft of Motor Vehicle 0 0 2 Theft of Other MV / Motorcycle 0 0 3 Take MV w/o Consent 0 0 0 Theft Under 1 3 19 Shoplifting 2 0 7 Theft (mail, bicycle, et al) 0 0 3 Theft from Motor Vehicle 0 2 10 Possession of Stolen Goods 0 0 1 Fraud 4 1 31 Identity Theft 0 1 2 Mischief 11 3 38 Drug Enforcement Possession 0 0 1 Trafficking 1 1 6 Import/Export 0 0 0 Production 0 0 0 Other 0 2 4

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March March March Type of Crime & Occurrence Type Wolfville Wolfville Kings Traffic Dangerous Op of MV 0 0 1 Impaired by Alcohol 3 1 9 Impaired by Drug 1 0 3 Failure/Refusal 0 0 0 Driving while Disqualified 0 0 5 Fail to Stop or Remain 1 1 7 Seatbelt Violation 1 5 94 Intersection Violation 2 8 19 Speeding Violation 4 11 134 Insurance Violation 0 0 15 Road Side Suspension (Alcohol) 0 0 0 Road Side Suspension (Drug) 0 0 0 Collision - Fatal 0 0 0 Collision - Non - Fatal Injury 1 0 9 Collision - Reportable 4 0 36 Collision - Non Reportable 0 0 22 Off-Road Vehicle Collision 0 0 1 Municipal By-laws 0 3 4 Other Traffic Offence/Violation 13 12 153 Other Traffic Related Duties 1 0 6 Checkstop 1 2 15 Other 911 Call 3 5 36 Breach of Court Order 0 1 24 Liquor Act 9 17 21 Mental Health Act 4 7 42 Missing Person 1 3 36 Municipal Bylaw - Other 4 18 23 Other 31 34 293 Suspicious P|V|P 2 5 38 Trespass At Night 0 0 0 HPA (COVID-19) - Offences only 0 5 13 HPA (COVID-19) - Other activities 0 1 3 QUA (COVID-19) - Offences Only 0 0 0 QUA (COVID-19) - Other Activities 0 8 48 Total Founded & SUI Occurrences 108 171 1,310 Total Occurrences* 125 177 1,403

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Traffic Enforcement

March1st – Member conducted radar enforcement on Gaspereau Ave (north facing), three violation tickets issued for speeding.

March 2nd – Member conducted radar enforcement on Gaspereau Ave (south facing), no violations.

March 3rd – Member conducted radar enforcement on Gaspereau Ave (south facing), two violation tickets issued for speeding.

March 4th – Member conducted radar enforcement on Gaspereau Ave no violations.

March 5th – Member conducted traffic enforcement in Wolfville, one violation ticket issued for failing to stop at sign.

March 10th – Member conducted traffic enforcement throughout the night on Fairfield Street (looking for parking infractions), no offences. One violation ticket issued for failing to wear seatbelt on Main Street.

March 11th – Member conducted radar enforcement on Gaspereau Avenue, one violation ticket issued for speeding. One parking ticket issued for parking were prohibited on Westwood Avenue.

March 12th - Member conducted radar enforcement on main Street, one violation ticket issued for speeding.

March 13th – Member conducted traffic enforcement on Gaspereau Avenue and Highland Avenue, three violation tickets issued for failing to stop at sign (two on Gaspereau and one on Highland).

March 16th – Member conducted traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville, one violation ticket issued for failing to stop at sign and two violation tickets issued for failing to wear seatbelt.

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March 18th – Member conducted radar enforcement on Gaspereau Avenue, one violation ticket issued for speeding.

March 19th – Traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville, violation ticket issued for illegally transporting cannabis in a vehicle. Two parking tickets issued for parking were prohibited on Westwood Avenue.

March 20th – Two parking ticket issued for parking were prohibited on Westwood Avenue.

March 25th – Checkstop on Main Street in Wolfville, several vehicles checked and no violations.

March 26th – Traffic enforcement on Main Street, two violation tickets issued for failing to wear seatbelt.

March 27th – Member conducted traffic enforcement on Gaspereau Ave, two violation tickets issued for failing to stop at sign. Two parking ticket issued for parking were prohibited one on Fairfield Street and one on Hillside Avenue.

March 28th - Traffic enforcement on Main Street, one violation ticket issued for newly licensed driver failing to comply with provisions.

March 29th – Radar enforcement on Gaspereau Avenue, no violations.

March 30th – One parking ticket issued for parking were prohibited on Fairfield Street.

March 31st – Traffic enforcement on Main Street, one violation ticket issued for failing to wear seatbelt and one for using a cell phone wile operating a motor vehicle. Members conducted a check stop on Main Street in Wolfville, no offences.

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Nuisance / Liquor Act

In the month of March, sixteen tickets issued under the liquor act, one bylaw ticket for occupying roof of building, and one impaired operation of a conveyance while impaired.

Proactive Police Patrols / Community Involvement

March 1st – Cst. Léveillé and Cst. Gauvin conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst Dunn conducted daytime patrols of Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Blanchard and Cst Bellingham conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 2nd – Cst. Dominie conducted day time patrols of Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Currie and Cst. Dunn conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 3rd – Cst. Dominie, Cst. Bremner and Cst. Blanchard conducted day time patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Hickey and Cst. Morin conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 4th – Sgt. Kelly and Cpl. Fraser conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst Dominie conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

March 5th – Cst. Snudden conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

March 7th – Cst. Bellingham and Cst. MacDonald conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 8th – Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Currie and Cst. Blanchard conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation

March 9th – Sgt. Kelly, Cpl. Fraser and Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols

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in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Dunn and Cst Snudden conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Hickey conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 10th – Cpl. Prime and Cst. Dominie conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Bremner conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis First Nation. Cst. Dunn, Cst Heycock and Cst Snudden conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 11th – Cst. Bremner conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Dunn conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 12th – Cst. Johnston, and Cst. MacDonald conducted patrols of Annapolis First Nation. Cst. Bremner conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 13th – Cst. Johnston conducted patrols of Annapolis First Nation. Cst. Collier and Cst. Bremner conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 14th – Cst. Currie and Cst. Hickey conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Johnston conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

March 15th – Cst. Hickey conducted day time patrols of Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Johnston and Cst. MacDonald conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 16th – Cst. Hickey and Cst Davison conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

March 17th – Cst. Hickey, Cst Anthony and Cst. Davison conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

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March 18th – Cst. Bremner and Cst. Collier conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst Heycock conducted evening patrols of Annapolis First Nation.

March 19th – Cst. Dominie conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation. Cst Heycock and Cst Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Morin conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 20th – Cst. Bellingham conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville.

March 22nd – Cst Heycock and Cst Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cpl. Sutherland conducted evening patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

March 23rd – Cst. Currie and Cst. Blanchard conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Bellingham, Cst MacDonald and Cst Johnston conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 24th –Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Currie conducted patrols of Annapolis First Nation.

March 25th – Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Currie conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

March 26th – Cst Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Heycock conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

March 27th – Cst. Reid conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Morin and Cst. Blanchard conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

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March 28th – Cst Bellingham conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Members conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

March 29th – Cst. Charlton conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Johnston conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation. Members conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

March 30th – Cst Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst Currie, Cst. Currie and Cst. Blanchard conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Johnston conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

March 31st – Cst. Charlton conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Johnston conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

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Significant Investigations

2021272779 - On March 2nd at 2:00 am Kings District RCMP attended a single vehicle collision on Highway 358 near Greenwich. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole. Police attended the scene and located the driver.

The driver displayed signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested. The driver was transported by police to the New Minas RCMP office where they provided samples of their breath.

A 23-year-old Windsor man has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg% The male has been released from police custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court April 27th, 2021.

Kings District RCMP would like to thank all that assisted with this collision.

If you believe someone is driving in a way that is an immediate threat to public safety, please call 911 when it is safe to do so. Include as much detail as possible, such as the location, direction of travel, vehicle and driver description and license plate number.

2021276114 - Kings District RCMP have charged a male after a hit and run collision. On March 2nd, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Cottage St. and Commercial St. A black pickup truck collided with a red pickup truck while turning onto Commercial St. This caused damage to the red truck and caused the airbags to deploy. The black truck fled the scene. There were no reported injuries.

A short distance away, Kings District RCMP members located a damaged vehicle matching the description of the black truck involved in the collision. The driver, a 29-year-old man from Somerset, was arrested without incident and is facing the following charges:

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 Failing to stop after accident  Breach of Undertaking

The suspect was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on May 5th, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Please call 911 if you believe someone is driving in an unsafe manner or is otherwise an immediate threat to public safety. Include as many details as possible, such as the location, direction of travel, vehicle description and license plate number.

2021283853 - Kings District RCMP have charged a 29-year-old North Alton woman with stunting on Highway 1 near Berwick after driving 53 km/hr over the speed limit: 113 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone.

On March 4th at approximately 9:00am, a member of Kings District RCMP on Hwy. 1 spotted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer activated the radar and measured the speed at 113 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone, 53 km/hr over the speed limit. The member was successful in locking the radar on the vehicle at 113 km/h. The driver has been charged with Stunting under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act. The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia on first offence is $2422.50.

Speed is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on our roads. If you see someone driving unsafely on our roads, please report it by calling the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). If you believe it is an emergency, call 911.

2020-1847621 - The RCMP's Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Kentville man for child pornography offences.

On March 4th, the RCMP's ICE Unit, along with members of the Kings District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, RCMP General Investigation Section, RCMP Digital Forensics Services and the Kentville Police Service, searched a home in Kentville. Investigators were directed to the residence

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after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography was being shared on their service.

A sixty-four year-old male of Kentville, has been charged with:

 Two counts of Transmitting Child Pornography  Three counts of Possession of Child Pornography

Crouse has been released from custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on April 21st, 2021 at 9:30am.

In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography. This means that anyone who encounters child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failing to report suspicious activity and materials could result in penalties similar to failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. The RCMP encourages citizens to be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting any suspected offences to your local police or by using Canada's National tip line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children at www.cybertip.ca.

2021257040 - Kings District RCMP is warning residents of two recent break-ins and thefts from cottages on Chain Lake Rd. in East Dalhousie.

With one of the cottages, it appears that suspect(s) entered through a door and tried to steal a vehicle parked inside the basement garage. It is also possible that the suspect(s) stole a chainsaw.

With the other cottage, it appears that suspect(s) broke a window to gain entry. Nothing has been reported stolen.

It can be distressing and upsetting to have your property broken into, but there are some ways to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim:

 Remove all valuables from your cottage (including firearms).

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 Lock / secure all doors and windows.  Ensure all windows are covered by closing curtains or blinds.  Ensure all out buildings (e.g., garage or shed) are secured. Remove valuables from those buildings.  Don't leave tools and items outside that could be used to break into your cottage. This includes ladders.  Ensure someone checks on your cottage on a regular basis.  Ensure your property is well lit. Consider getting motion sensors and timers on lights.  You may also want to consider purchasing a trail camera and alarm system.  Keep an eye out for suspicious activity and immediately report it to police. Detailed descriptions of those involved in the suspicious activity (physical descriptions, license plate numbers, etc.) is especially helpful.

The investigation is ongoing and being led Kingston RCMP with assistance from the Southwest Nova Forensic Identification Section.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the RCMP detachment in New Minas at 902-679-5555 or Kingston at 902-765- 3317. 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.

2021295516 - A Nictaux man is facing impaired driving charges after he was spotted driving erratically without a tire.

On March 6th at 11:40 a.m., Kingston RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically without a tire on Hwy. 101 near Kingston.

Police located the vehicle in Aylesford and conducted a traffic stop. The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested.

The driver, a 31-year-old Nictaux man, is facing charges of Impaired

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Operation of a Conveyance and Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg%.

He was released from custody and is schedule to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on May 5th, 2021 at 9:30 am.

2021-306318, 2021-376819, 2021-372333 - Nova Scotia RCMP has laid multiple charges against a Yarmouth man after three incidents over multiple days.

On March 8th, at 5:17 p.m., Yarmouth Town RCMP responded to a complaint on Main St. that a male breached the conditions of his undertaking. Yarmouth Town RCMP was able to identify the male and was attempting to locate him.

On March 20th, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Yarmouth Town RCMP responded to a complaint that a van had been stolen from a company on Starrs Rd. On March 22nd, at 11:22 a.m., members of the Queens District RCMP spotted the stolen vehicle travelling on Highway 3 in Brooklyn. The vehicle stopped for police, but the driver exited the vehicle and fled into the woods near Gould's Lane. A search was conducted, but the driver was not located.

On March 23rd, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Kentville Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Park St. As a result of the stop, it was determined that the vehicle had been stolen but not yet reported as stolen from the Bridgewater area. The driver was arrested for possession of stolen property.

A twenty-three-year-old male, of Yarmouth is facing the following charges:

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 Theft of a Motor Vehicle  Assault  Resist Arrest x2  Breach of Conditions of Undertaking x4

He appeared in Kentville Provincial Court on March 23th and is being held in custody pending his next court appearance.

2021294368 - A Hammonds Plains man is facing impaired driving charges after he was seen doing burnouts and driving the wrong down a street in Wolfville.

On Saturday March 6th at approximately 2:35 a.m., members of Kings District RCMP were on patrol in Wolfville when they saw a vehicle do a burnout and drive the wrong way down the one-way portion of Prospect St.

Members immediately activated their emergency equipment, conducted a traffic stop. He was arrested for impaired driving and provided samples of breath which were above the legal limit.

The 19-year-old man from Hammonds Plains faces charges of Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg%. He has been released from police custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on June 2nd at 9:30 a.m.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. Please call 911 if you believe someone is driving impaired or is otherwise an immediate threat to public safety. Include as many details as possible, such as the location, direction of travel, vehicle description and license plate number.

2021-310721 - A traditional scam involving social insurance numbers and banking information now has a local focus. Kings District RCMP are warning Kings County residents of a new scam where police are being impersonated over the phone. Callers are threatening arrest and attempting to convince the potential victim to provide their social insurance number

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and/or personal banking information.

In a recent investigation in New Minas the complainant advised that he received two calls from a private number, stating they were police and provided a name of a New Minas RCMP officer. The fraudster told the complainant that there was a warrant out for their arrest. The complainant was confident the call was a scam and reported the incident to Kings District RCMP. The fraudster called a second time and continued to ask about banking information and stated they needed banking cards, security codes and SIN number or that a warrant would be issued for the complainants’ arrest.

Citizens are reminded that fraudsters are creative and utilize current technology. Modern technology Apps can imitate phone numbers on call display. Police encourage the public to be aware that call display may not be the agency they represent themselves to be. They may also surface as private or unknown numbers.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact their nearest detachment to report potential fraud by calling 800-803-RCMP (7267). Fraud can also be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 888-495-8501, or http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

2021296611 - A Gaspereau man is facing the charge of Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign following a two vehicle collision in North Kentville.

On March 6 at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of New Minas RCMP responded to a two vehicle collision at the corner of Church St. and Nichols Ave. The investigation revealed that one of the vehicles did not stop at the stop sign on Church St., and collided with another vehicle on Nichols Ave. The collision required a multi-agency response with RCMP, Kentville Fire Department and EHS attending. Three people were transported to hospital by EHS with non-life threatening injuries.

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A 31-year-old male driver from Gaspereau is facing the charge of Failing to Stop at a Stop Sign.

2021369982, 2021368943, 2021372195 - Digby RCMP responded to a driving complaint, which lead to the discovery of a stolen vehicle, three persons arrested and multiple charges.

On March 20th, at 9:18 p.m., Digby RCMP responded to a complaint that a vehicle was being driven aggressively. RCMP members quickly located the vehicle, which was parked behind a local restaurant. It was determined that the vehicle had been stolen earlier in the evening from a business in Lockhartville and was also related to a complaint of a theft from a business in New Minas. All three occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident.

The driver, a forty-nine-year-old male of Deep Brook, has been charged with the following offences:  Theft of Motor Vehicle  Possession of stolen property over $5,000 x2  Impaired operation of a conveyance  Driving while Disqualified x2  Breach of Probation  Breach of Undertaking X4

He appeared in Digby Provincial Court on March 22nd and is being held in custody pending his next court appearance.

A passenger in the vehicle, a 38-year-old female from Kentville is facing a charge of possession of stolen property over $5,000. A second passenger in the vehicle, a 41-year-old female from Centerville, is facing charges of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of cocaine.

Both passengers will appear in Digby Provincial Court on May 17th, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

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Members of the public are asked to call 911 immediately if they see a driver who is driving erratically or unsafely or if they believe someone is driving impaired. Include as many details as possible, such as the location, direction of travel, vehicle description and license plate number.

2021385545 - On March 23rd at 9:40 pm Kingston RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Main St. Kingston for a Motor Vehicle Act violation.

On initial contact with the vehicle and its driver the investigating Member observed, in plain view, a bag of cannabis within reach of the driver. The officer also observed empty liquor cans in the back of the car.

A search of the vehicle located more liquor cans and bottles. While the investigation continued approximately 15 Percocet pills were located in possession of a female passenger in the vehicle.

A twenty-four-year-old female of Kingston has been charged with Possession of a Scheduled 1 drug under Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

She was released from police custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on May 5th, 2021.

2021394795 - Kings District RMCP attended the Gaspereau Valley to respond to lost hikers in the Forest Hill Rd area. Police attended and were able to reach the hikers by cellphone. It was determined that the police were within the rough proximity of the hiker’s location. Police approached a cooperative community member who generously entered the trail in the area of the lost hikers to begin a search as police continued to gather information.

The police confirm the hikers were able to walk out of the wooded area on their own.

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There were no injuries.

Kings District RCMP would like to thank the community member for their help on the ATV and all those that may have helped locating the hikers.

2021403178 - On March 27th, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a member was on patrol on Commercial St. in New Minas, when they noticed a woman trying to move an injured beaver from the roadway.

The beaver appeared injured, and RCMP members were able to assist the woman in moving the beaver in a safer location. Eventually, the beaver was placed in a kennel and transported to the New Minas Detachment.

They contacted Hope for Wildlife, and a volunteer was able to attend to pick up the beaver.

The RCMP would like to thanks all that assisted with the rescue.

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Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this report or any other community matters, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Sgt. Ryan Kelly Operations NCO Kings East District RCMP Telephone: 902-679-5555

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Wolfville Policing Report April 2021

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Kings District

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Kings District Employees:

Inspector Dan Morrow, Kings District Commander.

Forty general duty constables police Kings District as first responders. These officers are supervised by 8 corporals, 2 sergeants and 1 staff sergeant.

Kings East School Safety Resource Officer is Constable Jennifer Britton. Kings West School Safety Resource Officer is Constable Jeff Wilson.

Kings District General Investigation Section members are Corporal Glenn O’Halloran, Constable Shawn Cornelisse, and Constable Jody Whiteway.

Kings District Street Crime Enforcement Unit members are Constable Jason Sehl of Kentville Police Service, as well as Constable Josée Lagace and Constable Ken Slade of Kings District RCMP.

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault investigator is Constable Melissa Lee. This is a temporarily funded position.

Kings District Community Policing and Victims Services Officer is Constable Kelli Gaudet.

Kings District has 10 Detachment Service Assistants who perform administrative functions at the 3 Kings District offices.

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School Safety Resource Officer(s):

Cst. Wilson's service area is from Annapolis County line to Central Kings Rural High School, which encompasses 11 schools.

Cst. Britton’s service area is from Coldbrook District School to L.E. Shaw Elementary, and encompasses 12 schools.

Distracted driving presentations, Human Trafficking presentations as well as “lockdown drills” have been ongoing at several schools throughout the reporting period.

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Highlights

On April 1st, Cst. Dunn conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams and Landmark East School zones.

Cst. Britton attended Horton High and interacted with students and staff. She also provided a healthy relationships and dangers of sharing intimate images presentation to students.

On April 6th, Cst. Britton attended Horton High and interacted with students and staff.

On April 7th, Cst. Britton gave 3 Sexual consent and Human Trafficking presentations to three grade 9 classes at Horton High.

Cst. Johnston conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams and Booker school zones.

On April 8th, Cst. Britton attended NKEC and spoke with the Grade 12 Law class about dangers surrounding binge drinking. Presentations and discussions about Impaired driving, Summary Offence Tickets and University Behaviour were also given. Cst. Britton also handed out MADD souvenirs.

On April 13th, Cst. Britton attended Horton High and interacted with students and staff. Cst. Britton gave presentations on Human Trafficking and Sexual Consent to two separate grades.

On April 16th, Cst. Johnston and Cst. Currie conducted traffic enforcement at the Coldbrook Elementary School zone.

On April 19th, Cst. Johnston, Cst. Gauvin, Cst. Bremner, and Cst. Dominie conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams, Booker, Evangeline Middle School, Central Kings and L.E. Shaw School zones.

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On April 20th, Cpl. Prime, Cst. Johnston, Cst. Bremner, Cst. Collier and Cst. Dominie conducted traffic enforcement at the Coldbrook, Port Williams, Booker, Evangeline Middle School, Central Kings and L.E. Shaw School zones.

Cst. Britton attended Wolfville Elementary and interacted with students and staff. Cst. Britton gave 2 presentations on Drug Awareness to grade 6 students. Cst. BRITTON also attended Coldbrook School and gave a cyber-safety presentation to grade 7 class. Presentation included risks of sharing intimate photos, cyber-bullying and online luring.

On April 22nd, Cpl. Sutherland conducted traffic enforcement at the Port Williams School zone.

Cst. Britton attended Wolfville Elementary and spoke with the pre-primary class about what police do and how they can help. She handed out stickers and tattoos to the class.

Cst. Charlton conducted a foot patrol at the Wolfville Elementary School.

On April 26th, Cst. Heycock and Cst. Johnston conducted traffic enforcement at the Aldershot, Port Williams and Booker School zones.

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RCMP Warn Public of New Sextortion Tactic

The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about a new sextortion tactic being used to target youth.

Police began investigating after receiving reports about the new scam that involves a suspect placing an image of a young person's face over a video or photo so it appears that the youth is nude or engaging in sexual acts. The suspect threatens to send the images to the victim's family and friends if they don't send money or gift cards.

These scams may also involve a suspect doing the following in combination with the new tactic:

 Contact a victim's family via social media to show they can follow through on the threats made;  Create a fake social media account using the victim's name to share video or photo with others;  Use photo filters from social media applications to make themselves appear younger.

The recent incidents reported were targeted at youth, however, adults may also be targeted. Below are a few tips to help keep you and your children safe online:

 Never answer video calls from people you don't know;  If you mistakenly connect with someone you don't know over livestream, immediately hang-up;  Always answer video calls with the camera turned off until you know who the person calling is.

If you or your child has been targeted, please do the following:

 Report it to your local police. There is help.  Immediately stop all communication with the suspect.  Ensure that you and/or your child do not comply with the threat.

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 Keep any correspondence between you or your child and the suspect.  Remember that you are not alone.

Police would also like to remind the public that they are able to report child exploitation online and seek support at www.cybertip.ca. The Cybertip website also allows the public to subscribe to alerts, which include notifications of new trends and safety tips for communicating with others online.

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RCMP Reminding Motorists to Keep in Control by Slowing Down

The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists to keep in control by slowing down to ensure you and your passengers arrive safely at your destination.

In 2020, the Nova Scotia RCMP responded to 26 fatal and serious injury collisions that involved some form of aggressive driving (including speeding, stunting, unsafe passing and more). This is a reminder that not having full control of your vehicle can change lives in a split second.

"Speed and aggressive driving continues to be an issue in the province and police continue to conduct enforcement to protect road users and emergency responders on our roads and highways," says Cpl. Mike Carter with Traffic Services. "There are many reasons that drivers choose to speed but none are worth the life-changing consequences."

Speed and aggressive driving reduces the amount of time drivers have to react to unexpected hazards. It also puts drivers, passengers, other road users and emergency responders at increased risk of being in a serious or fatal motor vehicle collision. Police also want to remind motorists that when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, they are required to move to the left and slow down to 60 km/h if it is safe to do so.

In Nova Scotia, the fines for speeding are:

 $237.50 for exceeding the speed limit by one-15 km/h and two points on your license.  $295 for exceeding the speed limit by 16-30 km/h, three points on your license and an immediate seven-day roadside license suspension.  $410 for exceeding the speed limit by 31 km/h or more, four points on your license and an immediate seven-day roadside license suspension.  $352.50 to $2,442.50 for failing to slow down for an emergency vehicle.

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Since 2019, the number of motorists charged with stunting has been on the rise in Nova Scotia. Anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 Km/hr or more, over a speed limit, may be charged with stunting.

Stunting is defined as any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway in a race or contest, while performing a stunt on a bet or wager. Anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 Km/hr or more, over a speed limit, may be charged with stunting. The fine for stunting is $2,422.50 for a first offence, six points on your license and an immediate seven day license suspension.

If you see dangerous driving, report it to police when it is safe to do so. It is helpful to include the location of the vehicle, a description of the driver and vehicle (including license plate number, color, make and model) as well as the vehicle's direction of travel.

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Traffic Enforcement

On April 3rd, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on the 101 Highway through Wolfville. A motorist was fined for speeding.

On April 3rd, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for speeding.

On April 4th, members conducted a check stop on Highway 1 in Wolfville. Approximately 20 vehicles were checked.

On April 4th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for failing to drive or operate in careful and prudent manner.

On April 4th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Gaspereau Avenue in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for speeding.

On April 5th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for speeding.

On April 10th, members conducted a check stop on Highland Avenue in Wolfville.

On April 11th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for failing to stop at a stop sign.

On April 12th, members conducted a check stop on Main Street in Wolfville. Approximately 30 vehicles were checked.

On April 12th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Hillside Avenue in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for driving while revoked, using a cell phone while driving and displaying a plate for another vehicle.

On April 12th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Ridge Road in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for operating an unregistered vehicle.

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On April 13th a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Gaspereau Avenue in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for failing to stop at a stop sign.

On April 19th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement in a School Zone on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for speeding in a school zone.

On April 20th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for not wearing a seatbelt.

On April 22nd, members conducted a check stop on Highland Avenue in Wolfville. Approximately 50 vehicles were checked.

On April 24th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Fairfield Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for failing to stop at a stop sign.

On April 28th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for not having insurance and for operating an unregistered vehicle.

On April 28th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Prospect Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for failing to stop at a stop sign.

On April 12th, a member was conducting traffic enforcement on Main Street in Wolfville. A motorist was fined for speeding.

Annual Performance Plan

The Kings District Annual Performance Plan runs from April 1st of 2021 to March 31st of 2022. Objectives of Kings District Annual Performance Plan are:

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 Safe Roads and Safe Highways in Nova Scotia - To date (for the month of April), Kings District members have charged 8 people with impaired driving, issued 2 Roadside suspensions for alcohol consumption, issued 140 traffic enforcement charges and conducted 19 check stops.

 Reduction of Cybercrime in Nova Scotia - The Kings District School Safety Resource Officers continue to be in the schools on a daily basis. The SSRO’s have provided presentations of Human trafficking, Sexual Consent, etc. Of those presentations, online dangers are spoke of.

 Reduce Crime Against People Members continue to conduct physical checks on offenders/accused who are on court ordered curfews or house arrest with the goal to prevent recidivism. Seventy checks were conducted in the month of April. Also, person crimes and specifically those of Domestic Nature are handled with the utmost important ensuring the safety of the victim. To oversee this, we have investigational avenues and specifically trained members which can deem a situation as “high risk”. This will engage a higher monitoring system and support services to the victim.

Calls for Service

In the month of April, Kings District responded to 1,212 service calls. There were a total of 131 service calls in the Town of Wolfville during this reporting period. See the attached chart for breakdown of the service calls.

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Type of Crime & April April April Occurrence Type Wolfville Wolfville Kings Yes 2020 2021 2021 Crimes Against Persons Offences Related to Death 0 0 0 Sexual Offences 0 0 6 Assault 1 2 30 Kidnapping/Hostage/Abduction 0 0 1 Robbery 0 0 0 Extortion / Intimidation 0 0 0 Criminal Harassment 1 1 5 Indecent | Harassing Comm. 1 2 11 Uttering Threats 0 0 10 Property Crime Arson 0 0 5 Break and Enter 1 0 6 Unlawfully in a Dwelling House 0 0 0 Theft Over 0 0 1 Theft of Motor Vehicle 0 0 0 Theft of Other MV / Motorcycle 1 0 0 Take MV w/o Consent 0 0 0 Theft Under 0 0 14 Shoplifting 0 0 14 Theft (mail, bicycle, et al) 0 0 1 Theft from Motor Vehicle 0 1 4 Possession of Stolen Goods 0 0 1 Fraud 5 4 28 Identity Theft 0 0 0 Mischief 4 6 38 Drug Enforcement Possession 0 0 0 Trafficking 0 0 1 Import/Export 0 0 0 Production 0 0 0 Other 0 1 6

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April April April Type of Crime & Occurrence Type Wolfville Wolfville Kings Traffic Dangerous Op of MV 0 0 4 Impaired by Alcohol 0 2 23 Impaired by Drug 0 0 0 Failure/Refusal 0 0 0 Driving while Disqualified 0 1 5 Fail to Stop or Remain 0 0 10 Seatbelt Violation 6 1 7 Intersection Violation 1 4 11 Speeding Violation 2 8 179 Insurance Violation 1 1 9 Road Side Suspension (Alcohol) 0 0 2 Road Side Suspension (Drug) 0 0 0 Collision - Fatal 0 0 0 Collision - Non - Fatal Injury 0 0 7 Collision - Reportable 1 0 21 Collision - Non Reportable 1 0 14 Off-Road Vehicle Collision 0 0 3 Municipal By-laws 0 4 4 Other Traffic Offence/Violation 4 8 118 Other Traffic Related Duties 0 1 17 Checkstop 0 5 19 Other 911 Call 3 3 18 Breach of Court Order 0 0 7 Liquor Act 0 5 8 Mental Health Act 2 5 34 Missing Person 0 0 33 Municipal Bylaw - Other 1 10 17 Other 50 24 264 Suspicious P|V|P 1 4 45 Trespass At Night 0 0 0 HPA (COVID-19) - Offences only 1 4 17 HPA (COVID-19) - Other activities 0 5 16 QUA (COVID-19) - Offences Only 0 0 0 QUA (COVID-19) - Other Activities 0 4 30 Total Founded & SUI Occurrences 88 116 1,124 Total Occurrences* 97 131 1,202

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Nuisance / Liquor Act / Health Protection Act

In the month of April—and specific to the Town of Wolfville—three tickets were issued under the Liquor Control Act, one Bylaw ticket for Hosting a Nuisance Party, and two Impaired Operation of a Conveyance while impaired charges were laid.

In addition, four Health Protection Act fines were issued to four separate people at a residence in Wolfville. Each fine carried a penalty of $1000.

Proactive Police Patrols / Community Involvement

April 1st – Cst. Léveillé and Cst. Heycock conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Hickey conducted evening patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 2nd – Cst. Dunn conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. Csts. Dunn conducted day time patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Csts. Anthony and Blanchard conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation. Cst. Blanchard conducted evening patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 3rd – Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. A check stop was also conducted in the Town. Cst. Morin conducted daytime patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 4th – Cst Dominie conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 9th – Cst. Léveillé and Cst. Dunn conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. Cst. Collier conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

April 10th – Cst. Britton conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. A check stop was also conducted in the Town. Cst. Dunn conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Blanchard

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and Cst. Hickey conducted evening patrols. evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

April 11th – Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. A check stop was also conducted in the Town. Csts. Morin and Dunn conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

April 12th – Cst. Dunn conducted patrols of Annapolis First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

April 13th – Csts. Hickey and Bremner conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

April 14th – Cst. Dunn conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

April 15th – Cst. Charlton conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. Cst. Hickey conducted day time patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cpl. Sutherland and Cst. Charlton conducted evening patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 16th – Csts. Blanchard and Herbert conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. Cst. Johnston conducted a check stop in the Annapolis Valley First Nation after a routine patrol. Cst. Hickey conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 17th – Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the Town of Wolfville. Cst. Dunn conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Csts. Blanchard and Herbert conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

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April 18th – Cst. Dunn conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation. Cst. Blanchard conducted evening patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

April 19th –Cst. Bremner conducted daytime patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation. Cst. Johnston conducted daytime patrols of Glooscap First nation and also completed a check stop while there.

April 20th – Csts. Blanchard and Dunn conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Csts. Dunn and Johnston conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 21st – Cst. Bremner conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 22nd – S/Sgt Jodrey and Sgt. Kelly conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville and Cst. Charlton completed a walk through of the Wolfville Elementary school grounds during dismissal. A check stop was also completed in the Town of Wolfville.

April 23rd – Csts. Macdonald, Charlton, Collier and Reid conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation both during the day and evening.

April 24th – Cst. Herbert conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Herbert conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

April 25th – Cst. Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. A check stop was also held in the town. Cst. Currie conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation.

April 26th – Cst Léveillé conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Csts. Hickey and Blanchard conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Csts. Reid and Herbert conducted patrols in Glooscap First Nation.

April 27th – Csts. Morin and Macdonald conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

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April 28th – S/Sgt Jodrey and Sgt. Kelly conducted foot patrols in the town of Wolfville. Cst. Dominie conducted patrols of Annapolis Valley First Nation and Glooscap First Nation.

April 29th – Cst. Dominie conducted patrols of Glooscap First Nation.

Celebration of Veteran’s 104th Birthday

County of Kings representatives reached out to the Kings RCMP and requested assistance in celebrating the birthday of WW2 veteran, Hormidas Fremette. Members of Team 1 East gladly participated in the event and provided a member in Red Serge and also a marked police uni to lead the parade to Mr. Fremette’s house in New Minas.

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National Campaign to “Name the Foal”

In April, a campaign was started Nationally to Have children participate in the naming of the RCMP’s newest foals which could one day be members of the RCMP’s iconic and historical “Musical Ride”. Schools in Kings County got on board and students brought home directions and qualifications on how to participate. Below is the National Media story on the event.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs your help naming foals that may be part of the Musical Ride someday. This year, we're looking for names that start with the letter “T”.

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The RCMP has been breeding its own horses since 1939 and is internationally recognized for producing some of the finest horses in Canada.

This year, up to 12 winners will be selected from across Canada, including one classroom entry. The winning names will be given to as many as 12 foals that are expected to be born this spring at the RCMP breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario.

The children whose names are selected will each receive a prize pack that will include a photo of the foal they named, a certificate signed by the RCMP Commissioner and an engraved horseshoe made by an RCMP farrier. The winning classroom entry will receive a framed photo of the foal they named and a certificate signed by the RCMP Commissioner.

To qualify, a participant must:

 be 14 years of age or younger  submit a name that begins with the letter "T"  submit only one entry  live in Canada  submit an entry by no later than April 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST

If you are submitting on behalf of a class, you must be at least 18 years old or older and teach children 14 years of age or younger.

The winning foal names will be chosen by a committee of employees at the RCMP Musical Ride and Heritage Branch and announced in May — along with the contest winners — on the RCMP website.

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Significant Investigations- Kings

2021441815 - at 6:45pm on April 3rd Kings District RCMP responded to a single off road highway vehicle collision on Butler rd., near Murphy Lake. New Minas RCMP and EHS attended the collision. New Minas RCMP members attended and located the driver being treated by EHS. The ATV had crashed into a wooded area nearby.

A 24-year-old New Minas man was transported to local hospital with non life threating injuries.

Alcohol is suspected and the investigation is ongoing.

2021443591 - Kings District RCMP have charged an impaired driver after a report of a vehicle blocking Acadia St while on Gaspereau Ave. Wolfville RCMP members attended and located the vehicle and driver at approximately 1:15 am on April 4th, 2021.

The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. The driver was transported by police to the New Minas RCMP office where they provided samples of breath. The driver blew over the legal limit. The legal limit in Nova Scotia is 80 mg%.

A 63-year-old New Minas man has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg%.

The male has been released from police custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court June 8th, 2021.

2021446153 - At about 5:15 pm on April 4th Kings District RCMP responded to a call to a North Kentville residence where a youth had been reported being out of control and extremely violent. The youth was

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arrested, without incident, in front of the residence. The investigation lead to the youth being charged with two counts of uttering threats, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief. A victim was alleged to have been threatened with a knife. All of the parties involved were known to each other. There were no injuries.

2021492161 - On April 13th, 2021 at 2:40 p.m., Kings District RCMP received a report of a disturbance at a grocery store on Main St. in Wolfville. Police attended and learned that a person took a sign from the street and smashed the front door of the store. The person then went into the entrance of the store, took a cart and rammed the cart into the second door which enters the store.

No injuries were reported and only one of the doors was damaged.

2021518503 - At approximately 4:00 a.m. on April 18, Kings District RCMP attended a residence on Ward Ave. in North Alton after receiving a call about a disturbance. Police determined that a vehicle had been used to push two other parked vehicles in a driveway. One of the parked vehicles was pushed into a house and the other pushed a considerable distance in the driveway. Police located the driver nearby, who displayed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the New Minas Detachment, where she refused to provide a breath sample.

A 33-year-old Coldbrook woman has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Refusal to Comply with Demand and Impaired Operation of a Conveyance. She was released from custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on June 30, 2021.

20211500239, 2021502465, 20211503998, 20211507608 - Kings District RCMP is investigating a series of fires that occurred over a span of 48 hours in North Kingston.

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Between April 14 and 16, 2021, Kingston RCMP and the Kingston Volunteer Fire Department responded to a series of fires in the North Kingston area. Police and fire officials are considering these fires suspicious, as initial investigation indicates that the fires were deliberately set.

The fires were set in the area between Dahlgren Crescent and Brooklyn Street. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP in Kingston at 902-765-3317. 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.

2021360772 - A recent traffic stop by the Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit on Prospect Rd. in Highbury led to drug charges.

On April 13, 2021, at approximately 12:05 a.m., the Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a car on Prospect Rd. in Highbury in relation to an ongoing a drug investigation. A man and woman were located in the vehicle and arrested without incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a considerable amount of cocaine and cash. Police also seized cellphones, crack cocaine, a scale and other materials used in the production of cocaine.

Kyle Hill, 30, of South Alton, and Patricia Findley, 57, of Kentville, have both been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Production of Cocaine. Both have been released from custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on June 8, 2021.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Valley Integrated Street Crime Unit is an integrated unit comprised of members of the Kings District RCMP and the Kentville Police Service.

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20211554344, 20211554345, 20211554350, 20211554377, 20211553171, 20211553681, 20211554688, 20211553692 - Kings District RCMP have charged several people during a busy weekend of partying in Wolfville.

Between 9:30 p.m. on April 24th and 1:30 a.m. on April 25, RCMP members in Wolfville charged three people for illegal possession of liquor while walking in the area of Bay St., Gaspereau Ave. and Highland Ave. Two men and one woman, in their late teens and early twenties, were charged under Section 78(2) of the Liquor Control Act, which carries a fine of $467.50. Also on the evening of April 24th, police attended a party on Summer St. and charged a 21-year-old woman under Section 4.1 of the Town of Wolfville Nuisance Party Bylaw for sponsoring a nuisance party. This offence carries a fine of $582.50.

On April 25th at approximately 1 a.m., police observed a large gathering of approximately 30 people at a residence on Highland Ave. Police dispersed the gathering and were met with belligerent behavior by the occupants of the home. Police charged three men and one woman under Section 71(1)(b) of the Health Protection Act. Each were fined $1,000.

In a state of emergency, police are authorized to enforce orders under the Health Protection Act. If Nova Scotians, businesses and organizations do not follow gathering limits, social distancing guidelines and self-isolation requirements, they will now face fines of $2,000 for individuals and $7,500 for businesses and organizations. Multiple fines can be given each day an individual, business or organization fails to comply. Police can also enforce offences under the Emergency Management Act.

RCMP is reminding everyone to follow all Public Health orders, Provincial legislation and Town bylaws. We all need to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for their continued support and to the vast majority who are adhering to the directives outlined by the provincial government. For more information, visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/.

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2021562739 - Kings District RCMP is investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred in North Kingston on April 26th.

At approximately 8 p.m., police were notified of a single motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 221. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene and determined that a car had left the roadway, struck a power pole and landed on its roof.

Four people ranging in age from 23 to 31 years old, were in the vehicle at the time of the collision. Three occupants sustained minor injuries. The fourth, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious but non-life threating injuries. All occupants were transported by ambulance to the Valley Regional Hospital. The seriously injured man was airlifted to a hospital in Halifax via Lifeflight.

An RCMP Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist attended the scene. Alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors.

2021543106 - Kings District RCMP have charged an impaired driver after a Wolfville RCMP member observed a suspicious vehicle on Front St. in Wolfville. The RCMP member conducted a traffic stop on Gaspereau Ave., April 23rd at 12:30 AM.

The driver displayed signs of impairment and provided a sample of breath on an ASD (Approved Screening Device) which they failed. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and transported to New Minas RCMP office where they provided samples of breath. The driver blew over the legal limit. The legal limit in Nova Scotia is 80 mg%.

A 25-year-old Hantsport man has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg%.

The male has been released from police custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court in June 2021.

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Wolfville/Acadia Year-End

Forecasting a busy weekend (April 23rd-25th), additional resources were secured and assigned to the policing needs of Wolfville. Alcohol fueled events were prevalent as students were celebrating another end to the school year. Members were able to enforce statues of the Health Protection Act, Liquor Control Act and The Wolfville Bylaws (Nuisance). Several fines were issued to young adults in the area. Due to the increased police presence, nothing of major significance had developed throughout the weekend.

Light it up Blue - Autism Awareness/Support

On April 2nd, 2021 it was Autism Awareness Day. In honour of those who are living with Autism and to show support, the Wolfville Detachment participated in the “Light it up Blue” campaign.

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Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this report or any other community matters, please feel free to contact the undersigned.

Cpl. Joe Fraser Acting Operations NCO Kings East District RCMP Telephone: 902-679-5555 [email protected]

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Amanda Brown

Subject: FW: excessive muffler noise

From: Geoffrey Whitehall Date: May 28, 2021 at 3:30:01 PM ADT To: "Fraser, Joseph" > Cc: Wendy Donovan , Jeremy Oakes , "[email protected]" , Erin Beaudin , "Kelly, Ryan" Subject: Re: excessive muffler noise

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Hi All,

Copied below is what Keith Irving’s office was able to ascertain from the Minister of Transportation. Very helpful.

As for life at 26 Gaspereau, as soon as the weather is nice (and/or the delivery boys start), the mufflers come out.

Thanks again for looking into actionable ideas. Enforcement seems to be the key problem.

Cheers,

Geoffrey

Hello again Geoffrey,

Regarding the email I sent you earlier, I have heard back from the Minister's office. The pertinent information is as follows:

"I can tell you a bit what happens on the HRM side of things as historically we’ve gotten more in depth on the issue with our urban MLA’s ‐ HRP gets complaints (as do we) every summer about noise levels from motorcycles and vehicles with modified mufflers, squealing tires, etc. What HRM staff tell our Department staff is generally if the situation is not witnessed by the police, they need to seek witnesses on how disruptive the noise was or how it disturbed the calm of the neighborhood, and that the public can call complaints into the non‐emergency line at HRP dispatch. Further escalation is available and HRP have set up Special Checks at some locations to catch frequent offenders. I’m not sure how this is handled at the municipal level in your neck of the woods, but I’d imagine a similar process can be arranged with local law enforcement.

1 There are multiple tools in existing legislation available to the municipality to combat this issue. Section 187/188 of the Motor Vehicle Act read as follows:

• Motor vehicle not equipped with muffler in good working order ‐ 187(1)

187 (1) Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cut‐out, by‐pass or similar device upon a vehicle on a highway.

• Motor vehicle not equipped or adjusted to prevent escape of excessive fumes or smoke (specify) ‐ 187(2) The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke

• Operating motor vehicle in manner that causes loud and unnecessary noise ‐ 188

No person shall start, drive, turn or stop any motor vehicle, or accelerate the vehicle engine while the vehicle is stationary, in a manner which causes any loud and unnecessary noise in or from the engine, exhaust system, braking system or from the contact of the tires with the roadway.

This is on top of whatever municipal bylaws regarding noise exist. Of course, enforceability is the bulk of the practical issue here, but the legislative mechanism does exist. When consulting for the new TSA, the HRM requested that we also include the following provision:

45 (1) The council of a municipality may make by‐laws

……..

(i) respecting excessive noise related to the use of, or the driving of vehicles or other conveyances on, highways within the boundaries of the municipality, including defining excessive noise and deeming activities related to the use of, or the driving of vehicles or other conveyances on, highways as causing excessive noise;

We did indeed include this in the Act and the provision, along with the rest of the Act, will come into force when we are finished with public consultation, which is currently underway at https://novascotia.ca/traffic‐safety‐act‐public‐engagement/ 2

Hope this helps clarify where we’re at, feel free to pass anything useful on to your constituents. Let me know if you need any more information."

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I hope that is useful information for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out again if you'd like further clarity or have additional questions.

Best,

Jaden Christopher Constituency Support Staff, Keith Irving MLA ‐ Kings South 902‐542‐0050 Fax: 902‐542‐3423 www.irvingmla.ca 3‐24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville

Geoffrey Whitehall, Ph.D. Dpt. Head and Professor, Department of Politics. Coordinator, Social & Political Thought MA Program.

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On May 17, 2021, at 11:01 AM, Geoffrey Whitehall < > wrote:

Thanks for the emails everyone, very helpful.

This is the CBC story that was reported about Fredericton’s new by‐ law: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new‐brunswick/fredericton‐bylaw‐noise‐ 1.6003218. Fredericton has put a decibel level into the legislation to aid in police enforcement. To be sure, it is not just loud motorcycles and trucks/cars with missing tailpipes. It is new larger mufflers that rumble until they accelerate and then they rip the air when they take off.... So, it is also about how they are driving (racing) around the streets of Wolfville (for fun).

Thanks,

Geoffrey

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On May 17, 2021, at 9:37 AM, Fraser, Joseph < > wrote:

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Hi Wendy,

I am stepping in to assist on this matter for Ryan.

I reviewed the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act:

The only statute that may fit is "Section 188 Operating motor vehicle in manner that causes loud and unnecessary noise.” This carries a fine of $180.

Also, regulations say you cannot modify a muffler. (remove baffles, straight pipes, etc) With that being said, enforcement on that is not as easy, as we would need to prove without a doubt that modifications have been made.

I also reviewed, in depth the by‐law as it pertains to New Minas. You unfortunately are not in the Village, which is something you are well‐ aware of. I have copied it below for reference only.

https://www.novascotia.ca/just/regulations/sots/nssotbooklet.pdf

Noise Control By‐law ‐ No. 84 (New Minas) ‐Engaging in activity that disturbs or tends to disturb peace and tranquillity of neighbourhood 5(1) $180.00 Operating or causing or permitting to be operated sound system so that sound is heard in another dwelling unit 5(2) $180.00 ‐ Causing loud and unnecessary noise by fighting, screaming, shouting or singing so that sound is heard on another property or at boundary line of other property, or in another dwelling unit 5(3) $180.00 ‐Occupier

4 allowing or permitting prohibited activity mentioned in Section 4 to occur in dwelling unit 6(1) $180.00

The Town of Truro also has one for your reference in case you folks are to draft a new by‐law: Section 2(h) Making unnecessary noise or disturbance by means of the operation of a motor vehicle. (Town of Truro Prevention of Disorder or Impropriety Bylaw).

If you require anything further, please do no hesitate to reach out.

Regards,

Joe

Cpl. Joseph Fraser Acting Ops NCO Kings District East‐ New Minas/Wolfville Phone: 902‐679‐5555

From: Kelly, Ryan < > Sent: May 17, 2021 8:21 AM To: Fraser, Joseph < > Subject: FW: excessive muffler noise

If you have time can you look into this. I have to prepare my presentation for school that is later this morning. One thing we don’t have is something to measure the noise level. I think there is something related to a specific noise level. From: Wendy Donovan Sent: May 16, 2021 3:51 PM To: Geoffrey Whitehall < > Cc: [email protected]; Jeremy Oakes ; Erin Beaudin ; Kelly, Ryan < > Subject: Re: excessive muffler noise

Thank You for your email Geoffrey I don’t know that our noise bylaw covers only stationary events but we do need to be able to identify the specific item causing the event e.g., a car licence. Our bylaw also requires a specific of complaint from an individual, so you could be the complainant. The problem in these cases unlike say a house party is that by the time you run outside to see get the licence the vehicle is likely gone.

5 As traffic is an RCMP responsibility I have cc’d Sgt., Kelly. As well Jeremy Oakes is our compliance officer. Jeremy is relatively new to the Town and not sure you have met him yet.

I certainly am also hearing these vehicles- one doesn’t have to be living on Gaspereau, today and yesterday lots of what sound like motorcycles but could be muffler less cars on Main Street East, in fact can hear them now.

I look forward to an update from the RCMP as to how we might address this latest nuisance, which is certainly more of an issue locked into our local yards as we are.

Wendy

Mayor Wendy Donovan Town of Wolfville p 902-698-6342 | f 902-542-4789 | e [email protected]

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Dear Wendy and Keith,

I am writing about the problem of excessive muffler noise in our community. This nuisance has come to my attention because of a number of conversations I have had with other Woflvile residents, business owners and cyclists. I first noticed this trend last summer while under lockdown. Trapped, the noise seemed wild. Perhaps, I thought it was students, Sunday drivers, or bored Covidians. But this problem is obviously not new or unique to Wolfville. This spring has made me think that the regularity of the occurrence is now entirely different. The mufflers have become a trend. At first I thought it was just a few trucks and student cars. However, according to those who I’ve spoken with the phenomenon seems to have grown significantly and is becoming commonplace - a fashion statement. To say the least, it has become unpleasant to deal with this on 6 Gaspereau Ave. (especially near a traffic stop where it is extreme). I cannot go 10 minutes without having the house rattled. But my situation is not exceptional. I can hear mufflers (from my house) in other neighbourhoods, on Main street, and arriving and leaving Wolfville. Once I thought I could hear a muffler all the way to Canning :-). To this point, I regularly encounter modified cars/trucks on bike rides throughout the valley - this is not a only a Wolfville problem. This spring, mufflers are in the air. And it is makes being in this lockdown all the more difficult....

What can be done beyond saying there is not much “we” can do? Wendy I understand that the municipal by-law only applies to stationary events. However, other municipalities and towns across Canada have better bylaws to regulate excessive muffler noise. I have included Keith in this email since it is your government that has jurisdiction via the motor-vehicle act. I heard on CBC last week that New Brunswick has a new test - if you turn your head to see what’s wrong with a car, it is too loud. Police now have the power to get drivers to remove “novelty” mufflers. Keith, we in Nova Scotia either need stronger legislation, better enforcement or both. In this era of climate change, we need to encourage people to get out of their cars instead of using their cars, motorcycles, trucks to define their identity.

I eagerly await to hear some examples of what can be done to deal with this problem and which ones your governments plan on pursing. Unlike the mufflers, that would be music to everyone’s ears... very best,

Geoffrey

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