The General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Halifax District RCMP received a report of a robbery that occurred in the area of Ridding Rd. in Cole Harbour. A male reported that he was approached by two other males in a white BMW while walking along the road. The suspects demanded the victim’s phone but the victim refused. The victim fearing for his safety, turned over a ring before the suspects left the scene.
At 8:00 p.m. last night Halifax District RCMP located the white BMW and executed a traffic stop on Otago Dr. The two male occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody. A search of the vehicle located a handgun, ammunition and a quantity of marihuana and cocaine.
Kyle Brimicombe, 21 of Eastern Passage is charged with the following offences:
Careless use of a Firearm
Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Possession of a Firearm Knowing it is Unauthorized
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with ammunition
Fail to comply with conditions
Uttering Threats
Theft
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
Raymond Francis, 20 of Eastern Passage is charged with the following offences:
Careless use of a Firearm
Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Possession of a Firearm Knowing it is Unauthorized
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Weapon Obtained by Crime
Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with ammunition
Possession of a Firearm Contrary to a Prohibition Order
Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
Brimcombe and Francis will be appearing in Dartmouth Provincial Court today in relation to these offenses. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Media Release.