Stellarton Police Service
250 Foord Street b0k1s0 Stellarton, NS, Canada

The Stellarton Police Service would like to warn the public of a recent scam involving a puppy for sale in another province. The intended buyer was first asked to pay in American dollars and then asked to purchase prepaid Visa cards. The complainant was then told that a pressurized kennel would need to be purchased. When the buyer complained of the increased costs, they were told that if they did not pay they would be reported for abandoning the animal. Scams like this are quite common and reputable sellers would never request prepaid credit cards for such a transaction.

A stroller was found by the South Foord Sobey’s, and recovered by Stellarton Police during the Holidays. If it belongs to you, please call in and provide details of the Stroller, so that we can get this item back to you. Thank you, and Happy New Year! (902)752-6160.

Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at four locations in Western Zone, two locations in Northern Zone and one locatio...n in Eastern Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are now listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Public Health is currently in the process of contacting all businesses listed below. Anyone who worked or visited the following locations on the specified date and time to immediately visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to book a COVID-19 test, regardless of whether or not they have COVID-19 symptoms. People who book testing because they were at a site of potential exposure to COVID-19 are required to self-isolate before their test and while waiting for test results. You can also call 811 if you don’t have online access or if you have other symptoms that concern you. Mad Hatter Wine Bar (213 George St, Annapolis Royal) on Nov. 21 between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 5. Anyone who worked or visited the following locations on the specified date and time is asked to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19: Best Buy Mayflower Mall (800 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney) on Nov. 22 between 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 6. Miller’s Your Independent Grocer (21 St Anthony St, Annapolis Royal) on Nov. 25 between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Nov. 26 between 1:30 and 3 p.m. and Nov. 27 between 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 11. Lucky Rabbit (15 Church St, Annapolis Royal) on Nov. 27 between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 11. Bainton’s Tannery Outlet (213 St George St, Annapolis Royal) on Nov. 27 between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 11. Winners Highland Square Mall (689 Westville Rd, New Glasgow) on Nov. 29 between 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 13. Pet Valu (38 George St, New Glasgow) on Nov. 29 between 12 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at this location on the named date may develop symptoms up to, and including, Dec. 13. Please remember: Visit covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/ to do a self-assessment if in the past 48 hours you have had or you are currently experiencing: fever or cough (new or worsening) OR two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening): sore throat runny nose headache shortness of breath Please do not go directly to a COVID-19 assessment centre without being directed to do so. Currently, anyone travelling to Nova Scotia from outside of the Atlantic Provinces is expected to self-isolate alone for 14 days after arriving. If a person travelling for non-essential reasons enters Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada, then everyone in the home where they are self-isolating will have to self-isolate as well. When Nova Scotia Health Public Health makes a public notification it is not in any way a reflection on the behaviour or activities of those named in the notification. http://www.nshealth.ca//potential-exposure-covid-19-seven-

On November 14, 2020 a knife was found on Bridge Avenue in Stellarton. This knife is engraved on the blade. If you think this may be yours , please contact Cst. Gabe Vandergrift with a description of the engraving. (902)752-6160.

A small diamond ring was recently turned in to The Stellarton Police Service. If you think this ring may be yours, please contact Cst. Gabe Vandergrift with a description. (902)752-6160 Occurrence # 2020-1133592

Stellarton Police are looking for the owners of this big beautiful puppy, he was located on Pleasant Street. If he belongs to you or you know where he belongs, please contact us at 902-752-6160.

A item of Jewelry was turned into the Stellarton Police Service. It was found in the area of Allen Avenue, Stellarton. Please call 902-752-6160 if you think it belongs to you. Reference occurrence # 20201020466

Remain vigilant on how you can best keep bears away! We've received a few calls about black bears in the area lately. This information sheet from the NS Department of Natural Resources will help protect yourselves, your homes, and our community!

Virtual safe graduation message presented to all Pictou County Grade 12 high school students. June 25, 2020 06:00 a.m. Pictou County, Nova Scotia ... News Release Students from all three high schools throughout Pictou County will be able to view virtually, the devastating realities associated with texting and impaired driving and the realities emergency responders face each time they respond to a crash involving teens. This year due to COVID-19 and the inability for students to view the mock crash, Pictou County Emergency Service and madd PIctou County have partnered together to present a virtual safe grad message. Alcohol and or drugs and driver distraction are the three leading factors in fatal and serious injury collisions in Nova Scotia. The students will be able witness a virtual mock collision which will display a graphic representation of the emotion of the victims of a collision and the professionalism and skills of emergency responders to treat the injured. "This virtual mock collision will show the realities of making an irresponsible decision to text and drive and to drive impaired, says Constable Ken Macdonald of madd Pictou County. "We hope that students will make safe and responsible decisions during their graduation by witnessing the virtual mock collision and the consequences of texting and driving impaired." In the last several months safe graduation has taken another very important safe graduation message due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year emergency services has partnered with the Aberdeen Hospital to provide an important health message to practice physical distancing and good hygiene by washing hands during all graduation activities. The virtual mock crash can be viewed on several Pictou County Emergency Services and Pictou County Regional Emergency Management Organization websites and facebook pages. -end Cst Ken Macdonald New Glasgow Regional Police 225 Park Street New Glasgow, Nova Scotia B2H 5B7 (902) 759-7277 [email protected] Follow us on facebook and twitter.

Police Week 2020.

This is National Police Week, an annual celebration of police agencies across Canada and the work they do to keep communities safe. It started in the 1970's as a way for police to connect with the people they serve, and 50 years later, community relations remain an essential part of public safety. This year’s theme is One Uniform. Many Specialties. A police service is more than the uniform of a front-line officer; it is a collective effort of specialized sections, teams an...d civilian professionals with a variety of skills and expertise who work together for the health and safety of citizens and communities. We share an oath to protect and serve, and we do this in many ways. Policing is about more than catching the people who break the law; it’s also about public education & crime prevention, community outreach, relationship building and a collaborative approach working with the people we serve to address our unique needs for the safety of our citizens and visitors. Thank you to the many hundred dedicated people that make up the policing community in Nova Scotia we are proud of the incredible work that you do to serve and protect. It is truly an honour and a privilege to work in policing and to serve our communities, and it’s a responsibility we carry out with compassion, respect and professionalism. Thank you, Nova Scotia, for your continued support, trust and confidence in our shared commitment to public safety. #NPW2020 #PoliceCan

CST. Gabe Vandergrift- Stellarton Police Service - Oh, the Places You’ll Go - Dr. Seuss

The Stellarton Police Service is looking for the owner of this fine set of wheels. If you know who the owner is, please contact Cst.Gabe Vandergrift at (902)752-6160.

Story Time with Cst Makayla Morrell of Stellarton Police Service

With all that has occurred over the past few days, the Stellarton Police Service would like to offer some information to our community in regards to Police Officer identification. We have communicated with our members and staff, the importance of self-identification when approaching citizens. Citizens can also request that our members show proper ID in the form of their police badge. In addition to this, citizens can also call Stellarton Dispatch at (902) 752-6161 to confirm the identification of one of our officers.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9k96c-supporting-families-of-the Every year since it's inception the Stellarton Police Service has been honored to take part in the Atlantic Canada 911 Ride. Due to the epidemic currently unfolding the organizers had to cancel the event for 2020. This afternoon the organizer of the event, Darrell Coffin, asked us to help support a go fund me event in honor of the Families affected by the tragedies over the weekend, the link is included here. Thank You to Darrell, his Family and his dedicated team who always step up to support not only those who serve but those in their community and beyond.

Stellarton Police Service would like to offer our deepest condolences to our Provincial partners in policing, RCMP Nova Scotia. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the victims and their families of this senseless and horrific tragedy. Constable Heidi Stevenson made the ultimate sacrifice protecting her community. Her sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten.

The Stellarton Police Service would like to warn the public about recent email scams that have been reported. These emails involve people being asked about their recent request for benefits for layoffs in regards to the COVID-19 virus. Individuals are being asked personal questions and banking information. The public is reminded not to give out any personal information over the phone and to be sure of the legitimacy of email addresses when submitting any personal information. If in doubt, please contact your local police agency.