HRP investigate two separate overnight incidents : Police investigate hit and run collision involving a pedestrian / Police Investigating Weapons Complaint

Police are investigating a failing to remain at an accident scene motor vehicle incident involving a pedestrian.

At 6:00 pm Halifax Regional Police responded to the Halifax Armdale Rotary to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.​

Witnesses described the vehicle slowed down after striking the pedestrian but then fled the scene. The pedestrian was crossing Chebucto Road in a marked crosswalk heading northbound when he was struck by the eastbound vehicle. ​

The vehicle fled eastbound along Chebucto Road.​ The pedestrian, a 34 year old male, was thrown a distance from the crosswalk and sustained minor injuries.​ He was later transported to the QE II for further observation.

The suspect vehicle is described as a small bright red 2-door hatchback with a white male driver and white male front passenger. The vehicle likely sustained damages to the engine bonnet as the pedestrian made contact and rolled off.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Police Investigating Weapons Complaint

Halifax Regional Police is currently investigating a weapons complaint in Halifax.

At approximately 10:15 p.m. police received a call regarding concerns for another person’s well-being and that they may be in possession of a firearm.

The investigation led officers from patrol, ERT and K9 to an address on Alma Crescent.

Officers made contact with a female resident and had her exit the apartment at 1:28 a.m. At 3:35 a.m., a male resident exited the apartment and a few minutes later a third occupant exited the apartment. All three were taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters.​

The investigation, which will be handled by officers assigned to the HRP/RCMP Integrated Criminal Investigation Section, is still in its early stages and no decision regarding charges has been made. A search of the residence is expected to be completed later today once a Search Warrant has been granted.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016.​ Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

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Source : Media Release