Amherst Police Department
21 Havelock Street B4H 0E5 Amherst, NS, Canada

On the eve of the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, APD shows their support by adorning their uniforms with orange ribbons. #APD #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation #everychildmatters

Press Release September 23rd, 2021 Break and enter Spring Street area... On September 15th, 2021, the Amherst Police Department received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a Spring Street area residence. An aggravating factor in this break and enter was that a family was sleeping inside the residence. It appears that entry was made in the early morning hours of the 15th. Collectable coins were stolen in the incident. Amherst Police are asking the public to notify our office if they have any instances of unique coins circulating in the town after this incident. Anyone with information on this break-in is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) File 20211384028 APD Media Contact: Cst. Tom Wood e-mail: [email protected] PH: 902-667-8600

Victoria Street, between Havelock and Lawrence streets, and Church Street, between Victoria and Electric/King streets, will be closed on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021,... starting at 6 a.m., in order to ensure the safety of the participants attending the funeral being held in Victoria Square for the Amherst family who perished in the recent Millvale fire as well as the general public. The streets will be reopened as soon as possible following the conclusion of the funeral. See more

A service to commemorate the lives of this beautiful family will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 1:00 pm from Victoria Square, 60 Victoria St. East, wi...th Rev. Don Miller and The Rev. Will Ferrey presiding. Due to COVID-19, the province has given us direction that everyone attending the memorial must show proof of vaccination and identification. In addition, masks will be mandatory and attendees must remain physically distanced from one another. For those who are unable to meet these requirements, you can participate in the service by watching the livestream online via: https://afterword.com/stories/sears-robertson-family

The Town of Amherst, in conjunction with Cumberland North MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, is setting up a memorial in Victoria Square where people can come and p...ay their respects to the victims of tragic fire in Millvale. We offer our deepest sympathy to the family as we all grieve this tragic loss of a family. See more

The Amherst Police Department is seeking a constable for casual part-time work. For more details, please check the image below.

Cst Harrison was honored to be able to present The Bridge Workshop with boxes of items that can be used for their auction site thanks to an anonymous donor. Big thanks to BROCAM for providing transport!

The man who was reported missing from Springhill has been located and is safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and retweets on social media. File #: 2021-1289920

The Cumberland Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) has charged two men with drug trafficking in Amherst, NS. On August 26, Cumberland Integrated SCE...U and Amherst Police Department patrol members stopped a vehicle as it entered Amherst and arrested the driver and passenger for possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine, suspected speed (methamphetamine), suspected cocaine and suspected gabapentin. John Warner, 41, of Amherst, and Tony Riles, 48, of Springhill, have both been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Warner was on parole at the time of his arrest and his parole has since been suspended. He has been returned to a federal institution where he will remain in custody. Riles was released on conditions. Both men are scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on November 22, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. File number: 2021-1268499 Note: Cumberland Integrated SCEU is an integrated unit comprising of members of the Cumberland RCMP and Amherst Police Department.

Vehicle stolen from Town Square Mall on South Albion Street within the last 30 minutes. A brown 2011 Ford F-250. Please notify APD at 902 667-8600 if spotted. Had a NB temp sticker in window.

Maggie's Place School Supply Drive is today from 10-3 at the Superstore!!! Cst Harrison will be there with the amazing staff of Maggie's Place collecting supplies to help send children back to school!! We are in need of backpacks, lunch bags and everything to fill them! Hope to see you there!

An Amherst man is facing numerous charges following a stabbing incident that occurred in Amherst during the early morning hours of Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. Samu...el James Moase, 25, has been charged under the Criminal Code with attempted murder, aggravated assault, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with an undertaking and uttering threats against a person. The charges were laid after police responded to a report of a stabbing in a Rupert Street home. One man was injured in the attack that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for his wound and released. The suspect was arrested at the scene without incident. Moase has been remanded and is scheduled to appear in provincial court on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, to answer to the charges. The matter is still under investigation by the Amherst Police Department Major Crime Unit. See more

Snowbanks in the province can get pretty big, especially after a lot of snow! They can also obstruct your views so be extra cautious when turning into the street when snow is high. #Winter

The week of Feb. 14, 2021, to Feb. 19, 2021, has been proclaimed Family Violence Prevention Week in the Town of Amherst. To read more please go to: https://amherst.ca/town-of-amherst-proclaims-family-violenc

We have had several complaints of similar incidents in Amherst. Be vigilent and protect your information!!!

Myth: After I get the vaccine, I won’t have to wear a mask or worry about physical distancing. Fact: Actually, that’s not true. Here’s why. We are exposed on a ...daily basis to a large amount of COVID-19 vaccine information, and not all of it is accurate. Know the facts and help prevent misinformation from spreading. This is COVID-19 Myth-Busters for Nova Scotia (with Dalhousie University Faculty of Health). For more information about Nova Scotia's COVID-19 immunization plan, go to http://www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus/vaccine To get a COVID-19 test, visit https://www https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting #COVID19ExplainedNS

The device located at the Rotary Park has been safely detonated by the RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit. The APD Major Crime Unit with the assistance of RCMP specialized units, Cumberland Integrated Street Crime and APD Patrol Section are continuing to investigate these incidents.

APD and the the RCMP Explosives Disposal Unit are on scene on Angew Street near the Rotary Park with the second device. They will be safely detonating it at that location which will likely cause a loud noise. Do not be alarmed, this is being done in a controlled setting with professionals to avoid any risks.

Amherst Police and the RCMP explosives disposal unit are currently on Agnew Street in relation to a device that has been located in that area. At approximately 240am, a device detonated in the Agnew Street area that woke many people in town. During a search a second device was located and police have been on scene since that time.

SCAM ALERT Amherst Police would like to make the public aware of a scam that has been circulating. Similar scams of this nature have recently been reported to the Amherst Police Department. This scam often involves someone purporting to be a serving member of the military who makes contact with a potential victim and requests money. Usually the excuse is that their bank accounts have been frozen and they are stranded in a foreign country because they and missed their flight... and needed more money for travel. Other similar scams involve the "active service member" requesting the victim to hold a large sum of money for them until they returned to the country. When the money is allegedly "sent" the victim is contacted by a 'courier' company who states that duty/tax/custom fees need to be paid on the package. The sum for these charges is usually hundreds of dollars. Following this, a second request is often made for more money citing more tax or customs fees, the second time, the amounts can be as high as a few thousand dollars. In some of these online scams, the victim is often initially connected with the scammer though through a recent loss, and was looking for companionship or someone to talk to that can relate. In some instances, these happen via online dating apps or through social media dating chats which lead to more direct contact such as email and messaging. Online scams like this often see many good people lose much of their savings, or money that they just don't have (using credit cards, lines of credit, or borrowing) to scammers, who prey on the kindness of their victims. We like to hope is that the members of the public are aware of these kinds of scams as its seems that every time you turn around the scammers have another tactic. https://www.military.com//military-romance-scams-are-you-t

Some of our friends at Spring Street Academy dropped off some art work for us! Thanks to the kids in SSA Primary!!!!

The Town of Amherst’s Traffic Authority has approved the installation of a new crosswalk at the intersection of Park and Mission streets. To read more about the decision and other changes in the area, please go to: https://amherst.ca/new-crosswalk-to-be-placed-at-park-missi

When you see a stop sign, make a complete stop and give yourself time to check surroundings before proceeding through an intersection. Rolling stops are risky! ... Reduced daylight hours make things harder to see, and there are still lots of cyclists and pedestrians on the road and using crosswalks. Avoid distractions, follow traffic signs and signals, and stay visible with headlights or reflective clothing.

Today, Cst. Heidi Stevenson’s name was unveiled on the Wall of Honour at Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters in Dartmouth during a private ceremony for family and inv...ited guests. Etched in stone on the granite memorial wall of the Nova Scotia RCMP Headquarters are the names of those Nova Scotia RCMP members who left us too soon. This is a solemn and constant reminder of those who lost their lives in the line of duty. In front of the wall, the bronze statue of a lone member with his head bowed to show his remembrance and grief. The Stetson and gloves at his feet signify they belonged to a member who is no longer able to wear them and is not with us physically; however, remains with us in mind and in spirit. As an additional tribute to Heidi, the fitness centre at our Nova Scotia Headquarters has been named the Stevenson Fitness and Physical Activity Centre. Heidi’s name and regimental number are now proudly displayed within the centre, where we will continue to honour her bravery, dedication and service.

The intersection of West Pleasant Street and Park Street is closed today, Oct. 22, 2020, as a private company demolishes a building located near the intersection. For your safety, and the safety of the demolition crew, please avoid the area.

Amherst Police are continuing to investigate an incident that resulted in the use of the Alert Ready system and local schools going into a hold and secure. ...At about 12 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2020, police were advised that a male, wearing what appeared to be a bulletproof vest, was spotted in the area of East Pleasant and Church streets. The male was reportedly wearing a reddish-orange hoodie and sweatpants. It was also reported that he appeared to have a firearm strapped to the front of the vest. This information was shared on social media and police utilized the provincial Alert Ready system to notify people in the Amherst area. As a result of sharing the information, police received calls from the public that led them to a person of interest. The person - a youth - was confirmed to have been wearing a tactical vest, which looks like a ballistic vest worn by police officers or the military personnel. Numerous pouches that would be used to carry ammunition or other equipment were attached to the vest. Searches conducted in the course of the investigation did not locate a firearm or any ammunition. There is no threat to the public at this time. Amherst police are appreciative of the assistance that was provided by the public and our partners, which include staff and employees of the Chignecto-Central Regional Schools, the Cumberland RCMP and EMO Nova Scotia.

The Amherst Police Dept. may experience a slight disruption in phone service for about 15 minutes on Wed., Oct. 21, 2020, beginning at about 11 p.m. If the phones are down, the public can try calling 902-694-8600. Emergency calls can still be made to 911 during this brief time.

Police have located the person of interest and are continuing the investigation into the matter. There is no threat to the public at this time.

UPDATE: 1:32pm: Police have located the person of interest and are continuing the investigation. There is no threat to the public at this time Police are still actively in investigating this matter and local schools are in 'hold and secure" until further notice. Description is a person riding a bike wearing a reddish/orange hoodie with sweatpants and what appeared to be a ballistic vest. Last seen in the area of East Pleasant Street and Church Street.

UPDATE: 1:32pm: Police have located the person of interest and are continuing the investigation. There is no threat to the public at this time. Amherst Police are currently responding a complaint in regards to a possible sighting of a person who may have been in possession of a firearm in the area of Church Street and East Pleasant Street. Police have been in contact with local schools and are checking the areas for a suspect that meets the description provided. The person described was on a bicycle and was described as wearing a hoodie, sweatpants and a vest of some kind. Police are investigating at this time.

Please have a look at safety tips for Halloween: https://novascotia.ca/protect-yourself-and-others-from-//

Keep these things in mind if your little monsters are trick-or-treating this year: Stay home if you’re feeling unwell Keep groups small and stay two metres ...away from other trick-or-treaters Don’t ring doorbells Sanitize often and wash your hands as soon as you get home Read more tips at NovaScotia.ca/Halloween

We expect there may be a slight disruption in phone service on Wednesday night at approximately 11:00pm for a few minutes. If our phones are down, the public can try an alternative number for Police or Amherst Dispatch - (902) 694-8600. Emergency calls can still be made to 911 during this brief time.

The Town of Amherst and its unionized police force have agreed to a new five-year collective agreement. To read more about the agreement, please go to: https://amherst.ca/town-of-amherst-police-union-reach-new-f