Amherst Police Department. amherst NS
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March 15 , 2026 9:58pm
Public Advisory-Police Presence
New Glasgow Police, emergency services on scene -due to an investigation
Glasgow St from Maclean to Stewart St is closed to traffic
No threat to Public Safety.
More info will be released as the investigation continues
Amherst Police are assisting RCMP in the area of West Victoria Street in an ongoing operation. There is no anticipated risk to the public at this time. Please avoid the area as police deal with the situation.
We are experiencing difficulties with with our phone lines. Please call 902 694-8600 should you require police or 911 for emergencies. We are hoping to have the issues resolved shortly.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY - West Victoria St will be temporarily shut down from Liberty Lane to Mill St due to a traffic accident. Hickman Street will be closed at the Anson Ave intersection to West Victoria St Please avoid this area until further notice
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Female charged with Fentanyl drug offence. Second time this month. She's been remanded in custody: charlottetownpolice.com/poli…
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Halifax Regional Police is standing with the Toronto Police Service after one of their members was injured in a shooting yesterday. Officers put their own personal safety at risk every day to protect the public and our hearts hurt to learn of incidents like this. Sending our best wishes for the officer’s recovery.@TorontoPolice
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Charlottetown Police Services currently investigating fatal collision between tour bus and pedestrian at the intersection of Prince and Grafton Streets: charlottetownpolice.com/poli…
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RCMP officers are executing search warrants on Hwy. 204 in #Birchwood and on Hansford Rd. in #Hansford. No risk to public safety at this time. Expect an increased police presence and short-term road closures. Avoid both areas.
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The RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a man in #Amherst for sexual offences against a child: rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2024/…
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In recent months, the Nova Scotia RCMP has observed an increase in reports of money-motivated sextortion, specifically targeting males between the ages of 12 and 20: rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2024/…
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable fire chief, who served to protect others. His dedication to public safety shone brightly during his tenure in Halifax, then as Fire Chief for the City of Calgary president of CAFC. We send our condolences to his family & friends.
We are saddened to share that Chief Bruce Burrell, a past president of @CdnFireChiefs and a former Fire Chief of the Year, has passed away. Chief Burrell brought a degree of dedication unmatched by many to firefighter safety. He will be remembered. Our condolences. @chiefmcmullen
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So incredibly proud of Cst. Michelle Harrison @NSLETR @LETRforSO @AmherstPD for being our 2023 LETR Award recipient at this year’s Inspired Gala @SpecialONS @SpecialONSGala @SpecialOCanada. Congratulations Michelle 👏
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Cumberland County District RCMP is warning the public of the dangers associated with illicit drug use following two suspected overdoses this morning in Cumberland County. rcmp-grc.ca/137725
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1) Police are advising citizens of a scam occurring in our region. Be suspicious if someone texts you pretending to be a loved one who has a new phone number and asks you for money to pay bills. ow.ly/RZ4r50P8vYC
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Excellent work by our teams - QRU, LEU, ERT & everyone who supported - seizing a range of incredibly dangerous products and stopping further harm these could have caused. Well done. #ProudChief
Police have charged two men and a woman after a search of a residence in Bedford last night. Quantities of a variety of illegal drugs, Canadian currency, a prohibited weapon and two loaded firearms seized. bit.ly/3Hk1qkf
Amherst Police are executing a search warrant at a residence on Croft Street. There is no anticipated risk to the public at this time.
A reminder to remove valuables from your vehicles and lock your doors. Amherst Police have been receiving an increased number of complaints concerning theft from vehicles over the past few nights.
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We would also like to share this important warning on behalf of the NB Department of Health. www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/n…