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New Glasgow Regional Police seeking information after a suspicious fire in New Glasgow, N.S.

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Published: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 19:15

August 23, 2025

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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New Glasgow Regional Police are seeking information from the public in relation to a suspicious fire that occurred in New Glasgow.

On August 22, at 11:59 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police, along with New Glasgow Fire Department, responded to a report of a fire at a residence in the 600 block on Little Harbour Road, New Glasgow. Two residents in one of the two apartments escaped uninjured as the fire was contained in the front of the residence. The other apartment residents were not home at the time of the suspicious fire. 

The investigation is ongoing by the New Glasgow Regional Police, New Glasgow Fire Department and the Nova Scotia Fire Marshalls Office.

Anyone with information about this incident or dashcam footage is asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941.  To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Motor Vehicle Collision leads to impaired driving charge

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Published: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 19:13

August 21, 2025

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a Pictou County man with impaired driving, following a report of a motor vehicle collision on East River Road.

On Tuesday August 15, at 1:302 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police on routine patrol responded to a motor vehicle collision where a Nissan Titan truck struck a set of traffic lights at a pedestrian crossing median on East River Road. Minutes prior to the collision, the same vehicle had struck a power pole at the intersection of Temperance Street and East River Road.

New Glasgow Fire Department attended with Nova Scotia Power.

The driver was sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Aberdeen Hospital by Emergency Health Services.

New Glasgow Regional Police arrested and charged

Christopher Neil 27 years of age from Pictou County years of age with,

  • Driving While Impaired. 320.14(1)(a)

He was released on an Undertaking and will be appearing in Provincial Court in Pictou on October 27, 202 New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.

NGRP Charge a Man in Relation to a Hate Motivated Crime

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Published: Monday, 09 June 2025 10:05

June 7, 2025
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a man in relation to a hate crime that occurred in New Glasgow.

On June 5th New Glasgow Regional Police received a report of a hate crime.

On June 6, 2025, New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a report of postings of online hate speech that occurred from a New Glasgow residence. Investigators from the New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit learned that the man allegedly posted several hateful messages targeting Jewish communities.

At approximately 3:35 p.m., officers located the 22-year-old New Glasgow man and safely arrested him.

Luke Alexander McDonnell, 22 has been charged with

Advocating and Promoting Genocide. CC 318(1)

Public Incitement of Hatred. CC 319(1)

Willful Promotion Hatred. CC319(2)

The male was remanded into custody and will be appearing in Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Pictou on Monday June 9th, 2025, at 9:30 am.
The New Glasgow Regional Police are committed to thoroughly investigating hate-motivated crimes and unequivocally condemn these reprehensible acts.

To report a hate motivated crime or incident : Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to life or property. For non-emergencies you can call 902-752-1041 or the non-emergency number within your area of jurisdiction. Reporting hate-motivated incidents is an important step in stopping cycles of hatred.

Charges laid against New Glasgow Regional Police officer

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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025 10:25

On Monday, April 14, 2025, the New Glasgow Regional Police were advised that Kyle Lesko, a member of the New Glasgow Regional Police has been charged with sexual assault.

The charge stems from an alleged incident said to have occurred over 17 years ago that is being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). 

Kyle Lesko has been placed on leave, effective Monday, April 14, 2025.

Sexual assault allegations are serious and need to be treated with respect and sensitivity. Our priority is to ensure that all parties involved are supported through the judicial process. Understanding the profound impact these situations can have on individuals and our communities, we are committed to a fair, transparent and impartial approach. We remain dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, accountability, and respect for all.

We recognize the impact this news may have on our community. If community members need support, there are services available at the Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre or by calling 211.

All media enquiries should be directed to Constable Ken MacDonald.

Constable Ken MacDonald
Public Safety
New Glasgow Regional Police

902-755-8318

April 7, News - 38-year-old man charged for break & enter

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Published: Monday, 07 April 2025 09:07

38-year-old man charged in connection with break, enter and theft from a church

April 7, 2025
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

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A 38-year-old man from Halifax, N.S., has been charged in connection with a break, enter and theft from a church in the Town of New Glasgow.

On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, at approximately 1:45 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police officers responded to a report of break, enter and theft at a church on Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow. The theft occurred when a private event was taking place.
Through a subsequent investigation, officers were able to identify a suspect in connection with the investigation. Officers were also able to recover the items.
Police then arrested the 38-year-old man without incident.
The 38-year-old male from Halifax was identified as Jonathan David Murphy and was charged with:

-Break and Entering
-Theft under $5000.00
-Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime
-Trafficking Property Obtained by Crime
-Three Counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order

He was remanded into custody, and is scheduled to return to Nova Scotia Provincial Court in Pictou on Monday April 7th, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.