Discussions on the abuse endured by various individuals and communities by HRM police acting untoward the Nova Scotia Police Act (see enclosed link for NS Police Act):
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Dang I thought corrupt mysogynistic lying pathological scumbag William Morris of HRP was finally outed by another woman, this is another Morris. Not one of our boys in blue....not one of our ethical popo...how are all these outstanding pillars of the community getting through the filter at Holland College....how are they passing the test to screen for sociopaths (MMPI) ...oh that is right...sociopaths tend to pass tests...
Police Officer Charged
September 9, 2011
Police Officer Faces Criminal Charges
Crime guns make up one-third of 361 firearms seized in HRM last year Guns becoming standard equipment for criminals: Landry JENNIFER TAPLIN WITH FILES FROM ALEX BOUTILIER METRO HALIFAX
Dang I thought corrupt mysogynistic lying pathological scumbag William Morris of HRP was finally outed by another woman, this is another Morris. Not one of our boys in blue....not one of our ethical popo...how are all these outstanding pillars of the community getting through the filter at Holland College....how are they passing the test to screen for sociopaths (MMPI) ...oh that is right...sociopaths tend to pass tests...
Police Officer Charged
September 9, 2011
Police Officer Faces Criminal Charges
A Halifax Regional Police Officer faces criminal charges as a result of an incident that occurred early this morning.
At 1:30 a.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Grafton Street. Upon arrival, officers met with a woman who reported that a man had touched her inappropriately. The man was identified as an off-duty officer and he was arrested at the scene without incident. As a result of the investigation led by Halifax District RCMP, charges have been laid against 43-year-old Constable Andrew Morris.
Constable Morris, who has been with the Department for three years, is charged with sexual assault. He was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on November 15 at 10 a.m. Cst. Morris has been suspended pending the outcome of this matter.
At 1:30 a.m., police responded to the 1500 block of Grafton Street. Upon arrival, officers met with a woman who reported that a man had touched her inappropriately. The man was identified as an off-duty officer and he was arrested at the scene without incident. As a result of the investigation led by Halifax District RCMP, charges have been laid against 43-year-old Constable Andrew Morris.
Constable Morris, who has been with the Department for three years, is charged with sexual assault. He was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on November 15 at 10 a.m. Cst. Morris has been suspended pending the outcome of this matter.
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Halifax police officer charged with assault
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 | 1:19 PM AT
CBC News
A Halifax Regional police officer has been charged with assault as the result of a domestic dispute last month.
Const. Anthony George Sparks, 36, of Cole Harbour, is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court on August 4 to answer to the charge.
Halifax RCMP was called to a domestic dispute on June 4 at 4:30 a.m., involving an off-duty officer and a woman known to him, Halifax regional police said in a release.
As a result of the investigation conducted by the RCMP, a charge was laid against Sparks Wednesday.
Sparks, who has been on the force for five years, has been placed on administrative duties pending the outcome of this matter.
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Suspended Halifax police officer is charged again
Aug 09, 2010 15:42:27 PM
A Halifax police officer already on suspension while facing criminal charges is charged again.
Constable Jeff Buchanan was charged with extortion and breach of trust last december. In January, he was accused of drug possession.
This weekend, police in Cape Breton charged him in relation to a domestic disturbance.
Buchanan is charged with assaulting a woman he knows at a home in Gardiner Mines.
Cape Breton Police spokesperson Desiree Vassallo says they've spoken with Metro officials about the incident.
"At this point, of course, contact has been made with HRP," she says, "and our investigators are working back and forth with them, but this incident is separate from any other charges that he currently faces."
Buchanan is still suspended from his job at the Halifax Police Service.
Constable Jeff Buchanan was charged with extortion and breach of trust last december. In January, he was accused of drug possession.
This weekend, police in Cape Breton charged him in relation to a domestic disturbance.
Buchanan is charged with assaulting a woman he knows at a home in Gardiner Mines.
Cape Breton Police spokesperson Desiree Vassallo says they've spoken with Metro officials about the incident.
"At this point, of course, contact has been made with HRP," she says, "and our investigators are working back and forth with them, but this incident is separate from any other charges that he currently faces."
Buchanan is still suspended from his job at the Halifax Police Service.
Police: Guns home-sourced
Crime guns make up one-third of 361 firearms seized in HRM last year Guns becoming standard equipment for criminals: Landry Published: May 16, 2011 12:48 a.m. Last modified: May 16, 2011 12:51 a.m.
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Legislation mirrors 6 other provinces 
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Grade 12 student stabbed by scissors in classroom Another student, 17, charged with attempted murder, appears in youth court today 
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Officer continues to be suspended from force Saade initially suspended after being arrested in November Officer to face charges on May 2 
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HRP won’t say how long investigations will take Media report points to Chris McNeil, a cop since 1982 and brother of Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil 
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MacRae remained the primary suspect throughout the extensive investigation into Gallant’s murder, court heard.
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Federal Conservatives table act to clarify personal protection, citizen’s arrest Justice minister says revisions must be made Police insist calling cops best course of action
Guns used in crimes — like the 26 shootings in HRM so far this year — are overwhelmingly homegrown, police say.
Halifax Regional Police and Halifax RCMP say they seized 129 crime guns in 2010, and were able to track roughly half of them. They discovered 53 were from Canada and seven were smuggled across the border.
In many other areas of Canada it’s the other way around.
Const. Brian Palmeter with HRP said several of those guns were stolen from legitimate gun owners in the area.
“There’s a lot we’re unable to trace but the vast majority we’re seeing, the recent ones we’ve gotten, we’ve been able to trace to break and enters,” he said. “We believe they’re targeting (gun owners).”
Sean Hansen, a gun shop owner and a member of the Atlantic Marksman Association, doesn’t believe the figures.
“They come from the United States and they’re snuck up here. Have you seen the Halifax police doing a rash of reports on stolen handguns other than the one (last week)?” he said. “It’s very disappointing to hear because it’s an easy cop-out.”
Last week, a man selling a handgun through a newspaper advertisement was sprayed in the face with an irritant and his gun was stolen.
“Guns are a commodity and very highly sought in the criminal community, so to be freely trying to sell them in the community might be something one might want to re-evaluate,” said Justice Minister Ross Landry.
Insp. Mike Leighton, who heads up the weapons unit, said after the guns are stolen from houses or cottages, they more than likely change hands a few times.
Halifax Regional Police and Halifax RCMP say they seized 129 crime guns in 2010, and were able to track roughly half of them. They discovered 53 were from Canada and seven were smuggled across the border.
In many other areas of Canada it’s the other way around.
Const. Brian Palmeter with HRP said several of those guns were stolen from legitimate gun owners in the area.
“There’s a lot we’re unable to trace but the vast majority we’re seeing, the recent ones we’ve gotten, we’ve been able to trace to break and enters,” he said. “We believe they’re targeting (gun owners).”
Sean Hansen, a gun shop owner and a member of the Atlantic Marksman Association, doesn’t believe the figures.
“They come from the United States and they’re snuck up here. Have you seen the Halifax police doing a rash of reports on stolen handguns other than the one (last week)?” he said. “It’s very disappointing to hear because it’s an easy cop-out.”
Last week, a man selling a handgun through a newspaper advertisement was sprayed in the face with an irritant and his gun was stolen.
“Guns are a commodity and very highly sought in the criminal community, so to be freely trying to sell them in the community might be something one might want to re-evaluate,” said Justice Minister Ross Landry.
Insp. Mike Leighton, who heads up the weapons unit, said after the guns are stolen from houses or cottages, they more than likely change hands a few times.
RESPONSE:
When my machete was stolen from my home the police knew who did it and did nothing because they assumed that these weapons would be used on each other thug killing thugs..this has been going on for awhile..remember when cop Foster was shot many years ago in Housing....Kelly said lets do something..and nada was done....but as long as the folks of Metropolis are not being hurt who cares right?
Then the crime spilled into the other communities and we have police trying to convince the public they are confused.....guns are homegrown-homegrown by our police who left the guns and drug crimes to breed because they once upon a time effected ONLY the more vulnerable communities....the guy who stole my machete is now in prison for attempted murder after a slew of crimes police could have avoided had they really been police
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New unit to take profits out of crime: Beazley
Legislation mirrors 6 other provinces 
Ryan Taplin/Metro
Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley answers questions as Justice Minister Ross Landry listens at a press conference at One Government Place yesterday.
Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley acknowledged there’s no magic bullet to solve the recent rash of shootings in the municipality.
But Beazley said the creation of a new policing unit aimed at seizing the spoils of crime is another tool to dissuade people from breaking the law.
“This is all about greed, in many cases, and it’s all about money,” said Beazley.
“So if you take the profits out of it, maybe they’ll reconsider what they’re doing for a living.”
The Civil Forfeiture Unit, a two-person team based out of Halifax serving the entire province, will review cases where evidence points to unlawful gains, but where no criminal charges are laid.
With the approval of a Supreme Court judge, the unit can seize things like cars, cash, and property should the “balance of probabilities” support the claim they’ve been obtained through crime or the proceeds thereof.
The sale of those assets is expected to cover the $200,000 operating cost of the unit, funnelling the rest to crime prevention and victim services.
But Beazley said the creation of a new policing unit aimed at seizing the spoils of crime is another tool to dissuade people from breaking the law.
“This is all about greed, in many cases, and it’s all about money,” said Beazley.
“So if you take the profits out of it, maybe they’ll reconsider what they’re doing for a living.”
The Civil Forfeiture Unit, a two-person team based out of Halifax serving the entire province, will review cases where evidence points to unlawful gains, but where no criminal charges are laid.
With the approval of a Supreme Court judge, the unit can seize things like cars, cash, and property should the “balance of probabilities” support the claim they’ve been obtained through crime or the proceeds thereof.
The sale of those assets is expected to cover the $200,000 operating cost of the unit, funnelling the rest to crime prevention and victim services.
RESPONSE:
Now there is the picture of two folks I do not trust...so our minister of justice wants us in Dartmouth North to bring paper to a knife and gun fight? Am I the only one concerned about the potential rape of the constitutional rights of private citizens....
Sorry this is about how hiding how lazy and inept our police and crown are, if you do not have enough to charge someone or could not get a conviction then get the heck off the property...to not have to have conviction and be allowed to take property and sell it..is an obscene rape of rights....try working harder, even break out into a sweat popo and maybe you will get more convictions then take the profits for crime...this is just an excuse for lazy policing and incompetent crown.... leaves too much power in police hands and I trust drug dealers more than I trust HRM police
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Public safety is our top concern: Police chief
ryan taplin
Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley
Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley published a public letter yesterday in response to the spate of violent crime over the last few weeks.
Beazley said the recent spike in homicides, shootings and stabbings comprise “an increase in the degree of violence and a cluster of crimes in a short period of time.”
The people involved in the homicides and attempted homicides, according to Beazley, “are almost always … people who are involved in crime and are known to one another.”
“That being said, it’s of grave concern to police when shootings occur in public places,” he wrote.
Beazley reiterated public safety remains HRP’s top concern, and said the force has devoted “significant resources” to solving the crimes.
Beazley said the recent spike in homicides, shootings and stabbings comprise “an increase in the degree of violence and a cluster of crimes in a short period of time.”
The people involved in the homicides and attempted homicides, according to Beazley, “are almost always … people who are involved in crime and are known to one another.”
“That being said, it’s of grave concern to police when shootings occur in public places,” he wrote.
Beazley reiterated public safety remains HRP’s top concern, and said the force has devoted “significant resources” to solving the crimes.
RESPONSE:
Frank Beazley could not save his own son why do you think he can save you community. He is the reason why crime is the way it is because he and his gang have allowed certain communities to implode, they have known who was who doing what for a long time and looked the other way because they were poorer communities.....public safety is not his concern at all, looking good for the public is.
Have no doubt he is our most dangerous offender..
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His letter......
Message From the Chief of Police
Police have laid charges in a number of these incidents – the shooting on Waverley Road, the one outside Dooley’s on Portland Street in Dartmouth and several of the stabbings. Police also arrested three males on Mackenzie Street in Dartmouth after reports of shots fired at a nearby home. The other files are still under investigation and it’s our hope that through the investigative process we will be able to lay charges.
With respect to the eight homicides we’ve had this year within HRM, four are solved and the other four remain under investigation. When we have a homicide, we explore all the possibilities to determine if they are connected to other crimes in any way. It’s important to note that in the great majority of homicides, the victim and assailant are known to one another.
Homicides and attempted homicides, in particular shootings, are almost always between people who are involved in crime and are known to one another. It is often as a result of an ongoing dispute or past incident. Law abiding citizens are not targets. That being said, it’s of grave concern to police when shootings occur in public places, putting innocent bystanders at risk. Our greatest fear is that someone from the general public will be caught up in one of these incidents.
All of the recent shooting incidents remain under investigation. We believe some of these shootings are related to one another. These incidents can be difficult to investigate as we often receive little cooperation from the victims or other people involved. We need help from the public. We need witnesses or anyone else who may have information about these incidents to come forward. They can do so anonymously if they wish by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The calls are not monitored and cannot be traced.
We understand how these types of violent incidents affect the community, and we have dedicated significant resources to bringing those responsible to justice. We continue to encourage the public to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to help police move these cases forward.
As we’ve said before, when people engage in this type of violence in our community, they will become the focus of our attention. The HRM Public Safety Office recently released its Public Safety Strategic Plan which is a holistic approach to public safety designed to address the root causes of crime. Public safety remains our main priority and we’re staying the course with our crime reduction strategy. We will continue to focus on “Hot Spot” policing, chronic offenders, deploying our Quick Response and Street Crime Units to target the criminal element responsible for these violent crimes, monitoring those who are on court imposed conditions, and putting officers in close contact with the community to address crime as well as quality of life issues.
Frank A. Beazley, O.O.M.
Chief of Policehttp://halifax.ca/police/ChiefsMessage.html
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His letter......
Message From the Chief of Police
May 2011
The last few weeks have been challenging from a policing perspective. Police in Halifax Regional Municipality have been faced with homicides, shootings and stabbings. These types of incidents are alarming to the community and police alike. What we are seeing is an increase in the degree of violence and a cluster of crimes in a short period of time.Police have laid charges in a number of these incidents – the shooting on Waverley Road, the one outside Dooley’s on Portland Street in Dartmouth and several of the stabbings. Police also arrested three males on Mackenzie Street in Dartmouth after reports of shots fired at a nearby home. The other files are still under investigation and it’s our hope that through the investigative process we will be able to lay charges.
With respect to the eight homicides we’ve had this year within HRM, four are solved and the other four remain under investigation. When we have a homicide, we explore all the possibilities to determine if they are connected to other crimes in any way. It’s important to note that in the great majority of homicides, the victim and assailant are known to one another.
Homicides and attempted homicides, in particular shootings, are almost always between people who are involved in crime and are known to one another. It is often as a result of an ongoing dispute or past incident. Law abiding citizens are not targets. That being said, it’s of grave concern to police when shootings occur in public places, putting innocent bystanders at risk. Our greatest fear is that someone from the general public will be caught up in one of these incidents.
All of the recent shooting incidents remain under investigation. We believe some of these shootings are related to one another. These incidents can be difficult to investigate as we often receive little cooperation from the victims or other people involved. We need help from the public. We need witnesses or anyone else who may have information about these incidents to come forward. They can do so anonymously if they wish by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The calls are not monitored and cannot be traced.
We understand how these types of violent incidents affect the community, and we have dedicated significant resources to bringing those responsible to justice. We continue to encourage the public to come forward with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to help police move these cases forward.
As we’ve said before, when people engage in this type of violence in our community, they will become the focus of our attention. The HRM Public Safety Office recently released its Public Safety Strategic Plan which is a holistic approach to public safety designed to address the root causes of crime. Public safety remains our main priority and we’re staying the course with our crime reduction strategy. We will continue to focus on “Hot Spot” policing, chronic offenders, deploying our Quick Response and Street Crime Units to target the criminal element responsible for these violent crimes, monitoring those who are on court imposed conditions, and putting officers in close contact with the community to address crime as well as quality of life issues.
As Partners in Policing, Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police take great pride in serving this community and working to address crime and public safety concerns across HRM. We believe this community-based approach to policing helps address the root causes of crime, which moves the focus of what we do toward proactive policing instead of reactive policing.
Frank A. Beazley, O.O.M.
Chief of Police
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Stabbing at Halifax West
Grade 12 student stabbed by scissors in classroom Another student, 17, charged with attempted murder, appears in youth court today Philip Croucher/Metro
Police were on scene yesterday at Halifax West High School for several hours.
Jessica Hiles said she wouldn’t be attending any of her afternoon classes at Halifax West High School yesterday because she didn’t feel safe.
“I just really don’t want to be in there right now,” Hiles said in the school’s driveway.
Hiles was one of many students shaken by a stabbing at the school yesterday morning.
Doug Hadley, spokesman for the Halifax Regional School Board, said the incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. during a class change.
“A student entered into the classroom of another student and proceeded to stab him with a pair of scissors in the arm and in the shoulder,” he said.
Hadley said he believes “many” students and a teacher were in the room at the time.
He said the victim fled the classroom and was followed by the suspect.
The school principal was able to subdue the suspect until police arrived.
The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Police said both students are male, 17, and in Grade 12.
Halifax Regional Police spokesman Const. Brian Palmeter said this was not a random incident.
“We believe both parties are known to one another, but the extent of that relationship is part of the investigation.”
Halifax West remained open for the afternoon because there was “no ongoing threat,” said Hadley.
“I just really don’t want to be in there right now,” Hiles said in the school’s driveway.
Hiles was one of many students shaken by a stabbing at the school yesterday morning.
Doug Hadley, spokesman for the Halifax Regional School Board, said the incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. during a class change.
“A student entered into the classroom of another student and proceeded to stab him with a pair of scissors in the arm and in the shoulder,” he said.
Hadley said he believes “many” students and a teacher were in the room at the time.
He said the victim fled the classroom and was followed by the suspect.
The school principal was able to subdue the suspect until police arrived.
The victim was taken to hospital with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Police said both students are male, 17, and in Grade 12.
Halifax Regional Police spokesman Const. Brian Palmeter said this was not a random incident.
“We believe both parties are known to one another, but the extent of that relationship is part of the investigation.”
Halifax West remained open for the afternoon because there was “no ongoing threat,” said Hadley.
RESPONSE:
okay wuzzup wit the dramatics... it can only be attempted murder if there was an intent to kill, cause the death of, take the life of.... manslaughter for now til the facts are discussed..this is one reason why our justice system is a disgrace and grossly incompetent..they have thanks, to Herschorn, a probability of conviction math....they overstretch and fail to convict on those charges.....they go from one extreme to another-either they never charge or charge too much...leaving scum to roam our streets...
Cop charged with threats
Officer continues to be suspended from force Saade initially suspended after being arrested in November Officer to face charges on May 2 Ryan Taplin/Metro
Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley, right, says “it’s very disappointing for the police service” when charges like this are laid.
Halifax Regional Police have laid charges against one of their own on allegations of threats and intimidation.
Const. Sam Saade, 33, is a five-year member of the force. He was arrested yesterday morning at HRP headquarters on Gottingen Street and charged with breach of trust, threats and intimidation of a justice participant.
The charges stem from an incident in June 2010 when police say they received a threats complaint from a member of the public. Police believe the victim was threatened over his involvement in an incident that led to a man being arrested for impaired driving.
“I can’t talk about the specific cases before the courts right now, because it is before the courts, but it’s uncalled for, and it’s not right, if something like this was to have happened,” HRP Chief Frank Beazley said yesterday about the allegations against his officer.
Two people were arrested last November in the initial investigation by police — Saade and a civilian.
Saade ended up being released without charges. The civilian — Darren Ronald Tracey — was charged with intimidation of a justice participant and uttering threats. He’s also before the courts on an impaired driving charge.
Police will only say Saade and the civilian charged are known to each other.
As for Saade, Beazley said “sometimes investigations just take a long time,” and that’s what was at play here.
“Basically, we wanted to be comfortable that we had the appropriate evidence that we could lay the appropriate charges,” he said.
“The important thing is we have gathered the important evidence and the charges have been laid.”
Const. Sam Saade, 33, is a five-year member of the force. He was arrested yesterday morning at HRP headquarters on Gottingen Street and charged with breach of trust, threats and intimidation of a justice participant.
The charges stem from an incident in June 2010 when police say they received a threats complaint from a member of the public. Police believe the victim was threatened over his involvement in an incident that led to a man being arrested for impaired driving.
“I can’t talk about the specific cases before the courts right now, because it is before the courts, but it’s uncalled for, and it’s not right, if something like this was to have happened,” HRP Chief Frank Beazley said yesterday about the allegations against his officer.
Two people were arrested last November in the initial investigation by police — Saade and a civilian.
Saade ended up being released without charges. The civilian — Darren Ronald Tracey — was charged with intimidation of a justice participant and uttering threats. He’s also before the courts on an impaired driving charge.
Police will only say Saade and the civilian charged are known to each other.
As for Saade, Beazley said “sometimes investigations just take a long time,” and that’s what was at play here.
“Basically, we wanted to be comfortable that we had the appropriate evidence that we could lay the appropriate charges,” he said.
“The important thing is we have gathered the important evidence and the charges have been laid.”
RESPONSE:
Frank Beazley our chief of police, is the most dangerous male in our province now that Mike Baker is dead and he should be in prison for life after the crimes he and his patnas in crime- Sykes, mayor Kelly, Police Commission and 2 justice ministers (Baker, Scott) committed against my family since 1998, he has no bidness talking about the next guy,
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HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia man has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of 53-year-old Colin Carter in 2008.
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court jury delivered its verdict against 37-year-old Donovin Hickey on Thursday morning.
The decision came after the six-man, six woman jury deliberated Tuesday afternoon, all day Wednesday and part of Thursday morning.
Hickey, who had been claiming self-defence, will return to court May 13 to be sentenced.
During the four days of testimony at the trial, the jury heard that Hickey went to Mickey's Beverage Room in South Centre Mall with four co-workers late on the afternoon of June 2, 2008.
Hickey told the court that Carter talked to him outside the Spryfield bar briefly and Carter mocked the carpentry skills of Hickey's boss, Wayne Misener, by calling him "One-Nail Wayne."
Hickey also testified that he went inside and asked Misener if Carter had some kind of beef with him and repeated what Carter had said.
According to testimony, Hickey left a short while later and found Carter and Misener arguing outside the bar. Hickey said Carter loudly accused him of lying about what Carter had said earlier about Misener.
Hickey testified that he told Carter he had no reason to lie about what was said.
Hickey told the court that Carter threatened to go to Hickey's house and shoot him in the face, and that Carter took a couple of steps forward and came face to face with him as he made the threat.
According to testimony, Hickey said he acted without thinking when he moved his right arm up and forcefully struck Carter in the head with his hand. Hickey likened what he did to a reflex action.
Carter stumbled back and fell hard to the pavement, striking his head. He was taken to hospital and diagnosed with bleeding between his brain and skull. He died six weeks later.
The Crown had argued that Hickey didn't have to lash out and could have simply backed away when Carter approached him.
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court jury delivered its verdict against 37-year-old Donovin Hickey on Thursday morning.
The decision came after the six-man, six woman jury deliberated Tuesday afternoon, all day Wednesday and part of Thursday morning.
Hickey, who had been claiming self-defence, will return to court May 13 to be sentenced.
During the four days of testimony at the trial, the jury heard that Hickey went to Mickey's Beverage Room in South Centre Mall with four co-workers late on the afternoon of June 2, 2008.
Hickey told the court that Carter talked to him outside the Spryfield bar briefly and Carter mocked the carpentry skills of Hickey's boss, Wayne Misener, by calling him "One-Nail Wayne."
Hickey also testified that he went inside and asked Misener if Carter had some kind of beef with him and repeated what Carter had said.
According to testimony, Hickey left a short while later and found Carter and Misener arguing outside the bar. Hickey said Carter loudly accused him of lying about what Carter had said earlier about Misener.
Hickey testified that he told Carter he had no reason to lie about what was said.
Hickey told the court that Carter threatened to go to Hickey's house and shoot him in the face, and that Carter took a couple of steps forward and came face to face with him as he made the threat.
According to testimony, Hickey said he acted without thinking when he moved his right arm up and forcefully struck Carter in the head with his hand. Hickey likened what he did to a reflex action.
Carter stumbled back and fell hard to the pavement, striking his head. He was taken to hospital and diagnosed with bleeding between his brain and skull. He died six weeks later.
The Crown had argued that Hickey didn't have to lash out and could have simply backed away when Carter approached him.
RESPONSE:
Of course crown said that..because they are so utterly stupid, incompetent and beyond corrupt in our province....we all cannot have the abuse of authority crown has, instead of pushing folks in reflex, they get their HRM police buds to harass you and abuse you and lay fake charges against you..take your quality of life, health, ability to work, harm your family...all in retaliation...
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HRP won’t say how long investigations will take Media report points to Chris McNeil, a cop since 1982 and brother of Liberal Leader Stephen McNeil Ryan Taplin/Metro
Deputy Chief Chris McNeil, right, is reportedly on paid suspension.
Paula Gallant’s family looks for peace after trial
MacRae remained the primary suspect throughout the extensive investigation into Gallant’s murder, court heard.Paula Gallant’s family said they hope they will find some peace now that a sentence has been handed down for her murder.
“Through this long journey, there have been times when we were not certain this day would come,” Gallant’s sister Lynn Blackburn said in a statement given by the family after yesterday’s court proceedings. “It is due to the perseverance of many dedicated professionals, as well as the strong support of the community and the media that has led to prosecution.”
The Crown asked that Jason MacRae — the victim’s husband and murderer — be given a life sentence with no eligibility for parole for 20 years. Defence lawyer Mike Taylor suggested 12 to 17 years for parole eligibility.
“The 20 years that was being suggested was just in my opinion too excessive,” Taylor told reporters. “It didn’t fit.”
Crown attorney Denise Smith said the sentencing was disappointing but understood it was within the range of case law.
“The real Jason MacRae was not known by friends and family members,” Smith said outside of court. “The fact that he was prepared to join what he thought was a life of crime ... spoke to his character.”
Smith would not reveal the nature of criminal activity MacRae was involved in with the undercover officers who wound up getting him to confess.
“Through this long journey, there have been times when we were not certain this day would come,” Gallant’s sister Lynn Blackburn said in a statement given by the family after yesterday’s court proceedings. “It is due to the perseverance of many dedicated professionals, as well as the strong support of the community and the media that has led to prosecution.”
The Crown asked that Jason MacRae — the victim’s husband and murderer — be given a life sentence with no eligibility for parole for 20 years. Defence lawyer Mike Taylor suggested 12 to 17 years for parole eligibility.
“The 20 years that was being suggested was just in my opinion too excessive,” Taylor told reporters. “It didn’t fit.”
Crown attorney Denise Smith said the sentencing was disappointing but understood it was within the range of case law.
“The real Jason MacRae was not known by friends and family members,” Smith said outside of court. “The fact that he was prepared to join what he thought was a life of crime ... spoke to his character.”
Smith would not reveal the nature of criminal activity MacRae was involved in with the undercover officers who wound up getting him to confess.
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Act with caution on citizens arrest: Cop
Federal Conservatives table act to clarify personal protection, citizen’s arrest Justice minister says revisions must be made Police insist calling cops best course of action 
Proposed changes to citizen’s arrest and protection of property legislation has one Halifax Regional Police official urging caution.
Deputy Chief Chris McNeil said yesterday he welcomes the changes, but stresses they are minor in nature.
“We welcome any efforts in the Criminal Code to clarify the law and the provisions around use of force and defence of property,” he said. “We also encouraged (Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson) to encourage the public prudence. This is a modest extension of the law when it comes to citizens’ power to arrest.”
MacNeil said the Criminal Code is complex, and suggested the most appropriate course of action is to immediately call police.
“Common sense has to apply, and the first part of common sense is that you ... call the police,” said McNeil. “(But) sometimes citizens find themselves in circumstances they can’t avoid, and we respect the law should protect them when they do.”
MacNeil was speaking after a roundtable dis- cussion in Halifax with Nicholson, other law enforcement representatives, and business organizations.
The Citizens Arrest and Self-Defence Act originated, in part, in the case of David Chen, a Toronto grocer who was charged with assault and confinement after detaining a shoplifter until police arrived.
Chen was acquitted of all wrongdoing.
Some critics of the act worry it may open the door for vigilantism, but Nicholson said the revisions were necessary.
“I have been told by law enforcement agencies that there are challenges with the existing wording within the Criminal Code, and it has to be clarified,” he said. “Particularly with respect to the self-defence provisions and the protection of property ... I think this sends out the right message.”
Deputy Chief Chris McNeil said yesterday he welcomes the changes, but stresses they are minor in nature.
“We welcome any efforts in the Criminal Code to clarify the law and the provisions around use of force and defence of property,” he said. “We also encouraged (Federal Justice Minister Rob Nicholson) to encourage the public prudence. This is a modest extension of the law when it comes to citizens’ power to arrest.”
MacNeil said the Criminal Code is complex, and suggested the most appropriate course of action is to immediately call police.
“Common sense has to apply, and the first part of common sense is that you ... call the police,” said McNeil. “(But) sometimes citizens find themselves in circumstances they can’t avoid, and we respect the law should protect them when they do.”
MacNeil was speaking after a roundtable dis- cussion in Halifax with Nicholson, other law enforcement representatives, and business organizations.
The Citizens Arrest and Self-Defence Act originated, in part, in the case of David Chen, a Toronto grocer who was charged with assault and confinement after detaining a shoplifter until police arrived.
Chen was acquitted of all wrongdoing.
Some critics of the act worry it may open the door for vigilantism, but Nicholson said the revisions were necessary.
“I have been told by law enforcement agencies that there are challenges with the existing wording within the Criminal Code, and it has to be clarified,” he said. “Particularly with respect to the self-defence provisions and the protection of property ... I think this sends out the right message.”
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OMG...my list for citizen arrest is so long.....dang once I am finished the city of Metropolis will be safe again! Frank Beazley you are under arrest! Then Peter Kelly, the entire 2005 city council, Patrick Murphy, numerous police officers, Police/Human Rights Commission, Ombudsman Office, MayAnn Francis, Irvine Carvery,Murry Scott, Michael Baker, Terry Potter, Ed Gores, half of the crown office and Dept of Community Services-Housing, several tenancy officers .....then Rob Nicholson who ignored my requests to criminally investigate the corrupt and depraved public servants in this province starting with his own Tory party ....so many so little time.... do I get a gold badge to pull out my pocket!
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Dear Gaidheal,
A shocking video released last week shows four Houston police officers mercilessly beating a 15-year old burglary suspect while at least eight other officers looked on. Some kicked him repeatedly in the head and legs, others punched his torso — all while young Chad Holley was lying face down with his hands behind his head in surrender.
The officers who beat Holley have only been charged with misdemeanors, and many of the officers on the scene that day are still working as police officers in Houston.
It’s time to demand real accountability for the Houston Police Department — and when we do, it’ll send a clear message to other departments with a similar problem. It starts with the four officers who brutalized Holley, but it can’t stop there. What happened to Chad Holley isn’t merely an isolated incident — it’s the result of a police culture in Houston (and in police departments across the nation) that places little value on Black lives.
It’s time to demand real accountability for the Houston Police Department — and when we do, it’ll send a clear message to other departments with a similar problem. It starts with the four officers who brutalized Holley, but it can’t stop there. What happened to Chad Holley isn’t merely an isolated incident — it’s the result of a police culture in Houston (and in police departments across the nation) that places little value on Black lives.
Your voice can help change that. Please join us in calling on Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate Chad Holley’s brutal beating, and the culture that led to it. And please ask your friends and family to do the same — it’s the first step for reform in Houston and can help shine a light on police brutality in other parts of the country:
http://act.colorofchange.org/sign/houstonpd Chad Holley ran from Houston police following a burglary — but as soon as he was captured, he immediately stretched out on the ground and put his hands behind his head. But before arresting him, a pack of officers descended on him, stomping, kicking and punching the young man until he blacked out, and leaving him with a broken nose.1,2
Despite this, the officers who beat Holley have only been charged with misdemeanors. All four were charged with "official oppression," while two of them face an additional misdemeanor charge of violating Holley's civil rights.3 Each charge carries a maximum of a year in prison — a light penalty for such a clear abuse of power and violation of the public's trust.
But this is bigger than just the actions of these four officers — Houston Police Department (HPD) has a problem. Misbehavior is rampant among Houston police, with more than 14,000 complaints against HPD officers over the last six years — half of which were upheld. But the real amount of misconduct is likely to be much greater, with much of it not being investigated. Because Black residents distrust the process — and even fear retaliation due to holes in the process — many don't ever file complaints against police officers.4,5
HPD has painted Holley's beating as an isolated incident of misconduct, but that's hard to believe if you watch the video of the incident. Officers attacked Holley simultaneously and without hesitation, as if this kind of violence is routine. There were no fewer than a dozen officers on the scene during the beating, yet HPD leaders didn't learn of the assault until the security video was mailed to the chief of police and District Attorney — all the officers on the scene were silent until then, willing participants in a cover-up.
This speaks to an important reality: Chad Holley's beating appears to be the product of a problematic culture within the Houston Police Department — one where officers don't fear punishment, and where they stick together to hide serious incidents of misconduct. Most recently, this led Houston activist Quanell X, who released the Chad Holley tapes to the public, to announce the release of several more videos of unwarranted police violence.6
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division can help. They have the power to bring charges with penalties that accurately reflect the heinousness of the Holley incident. This is not just important for justice in Holley's case or for reform in Houston — but for helping to send a signal to other departments across the country. The Department of Justice can also investigate the entire police force, and force changes to the culture that allowed this happen.
If there's enough public outcry, we can push the DOJ to take a hard look at Chad Holley's case. That's why it's important that as many of us speak up as possible. And after you do, please, urge your friends and family to do the same. It takes just a moment: Thanks and Peace,
-- James, Gabriel, William, Dani, Natasha, and the rest of the ColorOfChange.org team ________
Alarming number of calls false
Ryan Taplin/Metro
A security alarm code being typed in.
Halifax crime rate up for first time in five years
Crime was up slightly in HRM last year.
Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP released year-end crime stats Monday afternoon that show the overall crime rate is up by four per cent, driven by a seven per cent rise in property crime.
However, violent crime is down by more than five per cent. There were 11 homicides in 2010, one fewer than in 2009.
Break and enters were up 13 per cent, but thefts from vehicles were down by six per cent. Robberies dropped a dramatic 21 per cent.
"HRM Partners in Policing recognize that crime is cyclical and we expect to see fluctuations in the crime rate," said the police in a release.
"The increase in 2010 concerns us and we remain committed to our crime reduction strategy. We need our citizens to assist us in reducing crime, particularly property crime."
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This is a bold face lie! The crime rates have never went down from 2004, the HRM and mayor and Tory ministers for Justice just changed how they entered and collected data and gave the disinformation to the public and Stats Canada. These rates also do not include all the white collar crimes and public servant crimes that are epidemic in this province especially among HRM police officers and RCMP.
Dartmouth North Violence Again
RESPONSE:This is just sad....but now the popo can no longer hide the mess they created to these communities by letting violence breed out of control. The police have successfully set a false image that there is something 'wrong or defective' with folks in vulnerable communities hoping those drinking koolaid and the socio-poli stupid people cannot add either---the people in these communities are treated like garbage by HRP and this is what happens. Then popo cry to media about how no one co-operates...that distrust was set into motion by police generations ago in these communities. The police in this community are often seen chatting with each other behind Sobeys on tax payers dime or using maverick behaviour....hard to tell the real thugs from the police at times.
I was on the Board of the Dartmouth North Community Centre and because the Board had been grossly incompetent for several years there was much work to do which meant I would be at the Centre everyday for hours day and not once did I see public Community officer Randy Woods from December to April 2009, in fact he was absent for most of 6 mos but when HRM took over the Centre he is there every day. Where was he when he was supposed to be doing community policing while the Centre was still in the hands of the community? Even he could not be bothered pretending to respect the community when big daddy HRM was not looking. Now he has no choice but to be available at the Centre every day.
We have HRM city councillor Jim Smith doing his usual 'slide and glide' doing very little for this community and he too owns some of the responsibility of the continual acts of violence and absentee community policing in this vulnerable community the media and ignart folk love to demonize. I am told he is good guy because he bought stove for the Centre-unless he bought that with his own money it is the tax payers filling the pocket of the discretionary fund that is the good guy but the Jim Smiths of the world expect that those less educated about the politricking in HRM for votes,will not notice this minor error in fact. I am told he moved prostitutes away from the usual corners, they are still in the community just hiding more which means they willnot get the help they need and their lives endangered more thanks to Jim Smith.
Oddly it was not until I took pictures of the playground by Jellybean Square that he finally afters years of its deplorable conditions, fixed the playground where children were forced to play on rusty and damaged metal often cutting themselves and at risk of having serious infections. Of course he didnot do anything there until there was a threat that this gross negligence could be made public because the middle class white folks like the Smiths know either those who are not poor or those who are not black do not care what these vulnerable children play. Yes Jimmy, the ole slide and glide, who rather look out windows than answer questions about his negligence in the community. I guess since he also helped Patrick Murphy evade justice for rape, Smith didnot have to respect me the rape victim after receiving an email from me as all city councillors did, on 02/05 about this rape?
I was on the Board of the Dartmouth North Community Centre and because the Board had been grossly incompetent for several years there was much work to do which meant I would be at the Centre everyday for hours day and not once did I see public Community officer Randy Woods from December to April 2009, in fact he was absent for most of 6 mos but when HRM took over the Centre he is there every day. Where was he when he was supposed to be doing community policing while the Centre was still in the hands of the community? Even he could not be bothered pretending to respect the community when big daddy HRM was not looking. Now he has no choice but to be available at the Centre every day.
We have HRM city councillor Jim Smith doing his usual 'slide and glide' doing very little for this community and he too owns some of the responsibility of the continual acts of violence and absentee community policing in this vulnerable community the media and ignart folk love to demonize. I am told he is good guy because he bought stove for the Centre-unless he bought that with his own money it is the tax payers filling the pocket of the discretionary fund that is the good guy but the Jim Smiths of the world expect that those less educated about the politricking in HRM for votes,will not notice this minor error in fact. I am told he moved prostitutes away from the usual corners, they are still in the community just hiding more which means they willnot get the help they need and their lives endangered more thanks to Jim Smith.
Oddly it was not until I took pictures of the playground by Jellybean Square that he finally afters years of its deplorable conditions, fixed the playground where children were forced to play on rusty and damaged metal often cutting themselves and at risk of having serious infections. Of course he didnot do anything there until there was a threat that this gross negligence could be made public because the middle class white folks like the Smiths know either those who are not poor or those who are not black do not care what these vulnerable children play. Yes Jimmy, the ole slide and glide, who rather look out windows than answer questions about his negligence in the community. I guess since he also helped Patrick Murphy evade justice for rape, Smith didnot have to respect me the rape victim after receiving an email from me as all city councillors did, on 02/05 about this rape?
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Group wants review of woman's detention
Published: December 13, 2010 12:57 p.m. Last modified: December 13, 2010 1:03 p.m.TRURO, N.S. - A Nova Scotia aboriginal organization is calling for an independent review of the detention in Truro of a native woman found unresponsive in a cell in 2009.
Victoria Paul suffered a stroke while in custody for public intoxication and died two weeks later in a Halifax hospital after being taken off life-support.
A probe by Halifax police concluded that Truro police followed all policies and procedures and there were no violations of any statutes.
But the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association issued a statement today calling for an independent review of the detention of the 44-year-old Paul.
Paul's family has alleged that police waited five hours before calling paramedics despite the fact she was unresponsive.
The association says it also wants a copy of the full review conducted by Halifax police instead of the executive summary it says it was given.
The group is also asking for a copy of the video of the Indian Brook woman while she was in the police lockup in Truro.
"An independent review is the only way Victoria's family can be sure whether or not the duty and standards of care were met," said association president Cheryl Maloney.
Victoria Paul suffered a stroke while in custody for public intoxication and died two weeks later in a Halifax hospital after being taken off life-support.
A probe by Halifax police concluded that Truro police followed all policies and procedures and there were no violations of any statutes.
But the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association issued a statement today calling for an independent review of the detention of the 44-year-old Paul.
Paul's family has alleged that police waited five hours before calling paramedics despite the fact she was unresponsive.
The association says it also wants a copy of the full review conducted by Halifax police instead of the executive summary it says it was given.
The group is also asking for a copy of the video of the Indian Brook woman while she was in the police lockup in Truro.
"An independent review is the only way Victoria's family can be sure whether or not the duty and standards of care were met," said association president Cheryl Maloney.
A probe by HRM police...okay who's being funny here....for those of us paying attention that is akin to the work didnot get done or there is a corruption cover-up....HRM police kill and torment and tazer and abuse and beat and harass its own cell people and should not be allowed to investigate other deaths that may incriminate popo...I hope that family gets their day of justice.
Officers did what they had to: Chief
Inquiry ruled a ‘physiological change’ brought on by struggle with jail guards led to Howard Hyde’s death Police chief says he thought report was ‘very well done’ ALY THOMSON METRO HALIFAX Published: December 10, 2010 2:20 a.m. Last modified: December 10, 2010 2:27 a.m.
The officers who Tasered Howard Hyde 30 hours before his death did what they had to do, Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley said Thursday.
“I don’t think the police officers in this case did anything wrong. They followed their training,” said Beazley, responding for the first time since Hyde’s death three years ago.
In a dramatic video of the altercation with officers, the chilling screams of a schizophrenic Hyde ring high above the sound of the Tasers penetrating his shirtless body.
But Tasers are not what killed Hyde, a 460-page report ruled Wednesday.
The 11-month inquiry, headed by Judge Anne Derrick, offers a number of recommendations to improve care for the mentally ill in the justice system, including using Tasers as a last resort.
Beazley said since the Nov. 21, 2007, incident, HRP has created a number of programs to train officers in mental health, adding this report takes it one step further.
“The training schedule will go over a period of a couple of years,” he said, adding he already has 58 officers and booking officers at the trained level recommended by the inquiry, enough to have at least one working at all times.
Beazley said he will assign one of his senior officers to study every recommendation and see how they can be implemented.
Three years ago, Hyde’s common-law wife accused him of assaulting her, and told police he had not been taking his medications.
At the police station, he became agitated and was Tasered several times. His heart stopped, but he was revived. The next day he died in a holding cell after a struggle with guards.
RESPONSE:Anne Derrick, thank you for empowering sociopathic Frank Beazley through your ignorant comments about the police role in that death.
Frank Beazley, as soon as you are in prison this city will be safer. You know bloody well your offisewers are as pathological, uneducated, corrupt, violent and depraved as you are!
I guess the only abusive sociopathic discriminatory bad cops are the ones harming Anne Derrick's clients?
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Iron Cop set for triathalon fundraiser
RACHEL BOOMER/METRO HALIFAX
As part of her triathlon training, Sgt. Penny Hart bikes five kilometres to and from work every day. Yes, even when it rains.
Note to crooks: If Penny Hart is the police officer chasing you, just give up.
The Halifax Regional Police sergeant isn’t merely fit. She’s done so many half-triathlons she can’t count them all. On Aug. 24, she’ll do her first full triathlon, in Penticton, B.C., as part of the Iron Cops team fundraising for cancer research.
Hart trains a minimum of three hours a day, and a maximum 10 — that’s after a 10-hour shift.
“The word ‘freak’ has been used,” laughs Hart, 40, who says she’s in better shape than when she first started doing triathlons 15 years ago.
For those of us who don’t spend half our day working out, a triathlon is a 3.8-kilometre swim, followed by a 180-kilometre bike ride, and then a nice, leisurely 42.2 kilometre run.
Hart expects to finish the triathlon in 12 to 13 hours, but she’s not planning to watch the clock.
“You can do all the training you want, but there’s a point at which it all becomes mental,” she said. “I don’t want to do this by the clock; I want to do this by how I feel.”
Hart’s goal is to run a marathon in every province. She’s done five so far.
“I’m thinking that’s 3 ½ hours. I’m used to that. That’s nothing.”
Det.-Const. Darrell Longley is joining her on the triathlon, along with two civilians. They’re hoping to raise $20,000. They’re part of a national triathlon team, Iron Cops, which raised $1.3 million during a 2006 triathlon and is hoping to beat that this year.
Hart and Longley are getting their heads shaved Aug. 15 at a 5 p.m. fundraiser at the Frigate Pub, below the Pogue Fado. It features live entertainment, and it’s open to the public. If you’d like to pledge, call the Canadian Cancer Society at 423-6183.
The Halifax Regional Police sergeant isn’t merely fit. She’s done so many half-triathlons she can’t count them all. On Aug. 24, she’ll do her first full triathlon, in Penticton, B.C., as part of the Iron Cops team fundraising for cancer research.
Hart trains a minimum of three hours a day, and a maximum 10 — that’s after a 10-hour shift.
“The word ‘freak’ has been used,” laughs Hart, 40, who says she’s in better shape than when she first started doing triathlons 15 years ago.
For those of us who don’t spend half our day working out, a triathlon is a 3.8-kilometre swim, followed by a 180-kilometre bike ride, and then a nice, leisurely 42.2 kilometre run.
Hart expects to finish the triathlon in 12 to 13 hours, but she’s not planning to watch the clock.
“You can do all the training you want, but there’s a point at which it all becomes mental,” she said. “I don’t want to do this by the clock; I want to do this by how I feel.”
Hart’s goal is to run a marathon in every province. She’s done five so far.
“I’m thinking that’s 3 ½ hours. I’m used to that. That’s nothing.”
Det.-Const. Darrell Longley is joining her on the triathlon, along with two civilians. They’re hoping to raise $20,000. They’re part of a national triathlon team, Iron Cops, which raised $1.3 million during a 2006 triathlon and is hoping to beat that this year.
Hart and Longley are getting their heads shaved Aug. 15 at a 5 p.m. fundraiser at the Frigate Pub, below the Pogue Fado. It features live entertainment, and it’s open to the public. If you’d like to pledge, call the Canadian Cancer Society at 423-6183.
Nadine CooperMont, Frank Beazley, Peter Kelly/Council and the Police Commission allowed her to do whatever she had to to keep you the HRM public unaware of this matter during the Commonwealth Games Bid from 2005 til I had to bring it into court 2009. Have no doubt while she is smiling in this picture she was aware that our mayor and chief of police and commission were covering her ass on her corruption that should have had them all criminally charged.
Penny Hart is the sociopathic mentality epidemic throughout the HRM police and I am seeing more and more among female HRP and RCMP officers. As one of her victims I can assure you IRON COP also means an inability to function like a human being, she is void of conscience.Sociopaths often align themselves with events/social milieus that they know society places positive values on: Carvery has his Africville, Gacy had his child hospital, Murphy had his community police office and Hart has her triathlon fundraisers.
Freak? NO Penny Hart you are a disgrace to the female gender, a sociopath with a gun, a corrupt scumbag and a friend to rapists. You ARE cancer.
Had I known she was attending this event I would have sent a warning letter to the Cancer Society letting them know that by letting Penny Hart raise funds for their cause while she was harming a mother and her family, was akin to letting a child rapist raise funds for a day care. Sadly was I could not send that letter, I was being traumatized and abused by her, other HRM police, RCMP police, Eric McIntyre, Community Services. What makes this more undigestable is that Hart should be in prison for the crimes she committed on the Murphy case along with Kelly, Beazley, crown and Scott.
Hart caused immeasurable injuries to me the rape victim by empowering the rapist Patrick Murphy and she caused this harm deliberately to incite an attempt to take my life. like cancer Penny Hart attempted murderer.
By harming the mother of any family you injure the family as a whole but being she is childless she could not possibly understand the agony of a mother and family traumatized by rape. Having Hart attend this fund-raising event for persons with disabilities/illnesses while she willingly harmed a woman with multi-disabilities, the result of rape and police/crown brutality, is a type of rape the mind cannot reconcile.
Rachel Bloomer shame on you for not doing your journalistic homework.
_____ Officer Buchannan trying to extort money from convicted drug dealer?
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In HRM the drug dealers are always more credible than the police. Sad. Police believed the dealer over one of their own. Could this be finally the break we all need that out how corrupt the HRM police dept really is...I feel badly for this copper b/c he is but one of many in HRM police starting with Beazley, Sykes and Kennedy, that rape the laws b/c they ARE police.
Palmeter wont say if he resigned, he is a public servant the public has a right to know what goes on behind closed doors...was a deal made....was he allowed to resign to avoid some penalty....why was he not fired..is the union for police that strong...will he name names....we wants to know popo.
Palmeter wont say if he resigned, he is a public servant the public has a right to know what goes on behind closed doors...was a deal made....was he allowed to resign to avoid some penalty....why was he not fired..is the union for police that strong...will he name names....we wants to know popo.
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Brian Palmeter HRP spokesperson on the death of the gunshot victim
RESPONSE:police stop talking This also reveals what HRM still does not understand trauma, that it can manifest itself over time. Why are our police so uneducated? P'lice do not open your mouth and remove all doubt for the koolaid drinkers and those who believe your false crime rates/ reports.
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Halifax cop suspended, civilian charged
Published: November 12, 2010 3:58 p.m. Last modified: November 12, 2010 4:03 p.m.HALIFAX - Halifax police say they have suspended an officer with pay and charged a civilian after an investigation into alleged intimidation of a person involved in a trial.
Police did not identify the officer, who was arrested late Tuesday and released Wednesday, but say they are continuing an investigation into his behaviour.
Officers also arrested and charged a 32-year-old man from Halifax in connection with the same incident.
Const. Brian Palmeter says the man has been charged with intimidation of a justice participant and uttering threats.
Police allege the civilian was involved in an attempt to intimidate a person who was involved in a trial.
Palmeter says charges haven't been sworn yet before the courts and as a result the civilian's name hasn't been released.
The civilian was released on a promise to appear in Halifax provincial court on Dec. 21.
Palmeter says he doesn't know when the civilian's charges will be filed in court.
CORRECTS that officer was arrested on Tuesday night
| RESPONSE name the copper Cops have their own laws and rules? name the perp....dang I lost count on the times coppers abused and bullied me so I would not testify against them and other scum in our city....NSPC hid every single act of brutality, depravity and corruption...what is so special about this case then... |
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RESPONSE: what a scam
http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/686502--close-shaves-after-bullets-fly
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Arrest in Gallant murder
No charges yet in death of teacher Paula Gallant Sources say husband in custody Young mother remembered as a vibrant teacher and beloved sister Jennifer Taplin August 18 2010
Nearly five years after her body was found in the trunk of her car, an arrest was made yesterday in Paula Gallant’s murder.
Sources say the suspect was her husband, Jason MacRae. He was arrested near his Timberlea home just after 8 a.m. yesterday.
Gallant, 36, didn’t return from shopping on Dec. 27, 2005. At 12:30 a.m. the next morning her body was found in the trunk of her car, which was parked outside the Timberlea school where she taught. She died just before her only child, a daughter, turned a year old.
MacRae was brought in for questioning early in the investigation, but was later released.
Cpl. Joe Taplin said yesterday the suspect hasn’t been charged. “This investigation is going to go on throughout the day and into the evening,” he said.
There was no late-breaking tip that led to the arrest, just solid investigating by members of the RCMP-HRP Integrated Major Crime Section, he said.
“They put a lot of countless hours into this investigation and it led to the arrest,” Taplin said.
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Male hitchhiker sexually assaulted
Jennifer Taplin Metro News August 16 2010A hitchhiker told police he was sexually assaulted at gunpoint yesterday.
A 37-year-old man was hitchhiking on a Dartmouth highway when he was picked up in a red or green Toyota. The victim told police he didn’t know if it was a Tercel or Corolla.
“At this point the victim indicated there was a handgun,” said Sgt. Don Moser yesterday.
The suspect led the victim to a wooded area in the south end of Halifax, where the victim was sexually assaulted.
“I don’t believe there were any serious injuries,” Moser said.
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