Ingrid Bulmer

Police continue to investigate the homicide of Jason MacCullough Today marks the 27th anniversary of the homicide of Jason MacCullough. On August 28, 1999, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Jason, 19, was found deceased on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth. Investigators believe Jason was passing through the area while walking home and used the well-known short-cut between the buildings. There is no indication that Jason was involved in any type of criminal activity, leading investigators to believe his death was a random act. The Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Police continue to urge these people to come forward and share anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 902-490-5020; even the smallest piece of information could progress the investigation. Jason’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided. #99-32436 -30-

Police are investigating after the body of a man was located at a recycling facility yesterday. On August 19, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police responded to a recycling facility on Chain Lake Drive where the body of an adult man was located. Police have confirmed the body arrived at the facility in a truck that collected materials from commercial containers throughout Bayers Lake and Halifax yesterday morning. Further details are still under investigation including the cause and manner of death but at this time the death is not believed to be suspicious. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has completed an autopsy and confirmed the deceased is a 50-year-old Halifax man. Police extend condolences to the man’s loved ones. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. 26-129092

The attached map outlines the evacuation area (red) and the streets that are closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic (yellow).

Police are looking to identify and speak to a possible witness as part of the Thomas Junior Downey homicide investigation. On June 26, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., police responded to a fatal shooting on Lahey Road in Dartmouth. Thomas Junior Downey, 39, was pronounced deceased on scene. His death is being investigated as a homicide. Police are looking to speak with a man who was in the area that night and may have witnessed the incident. He was captured on surveillance video near a vehicle believed to be a newer-model black Nissan Kicks. The man was wearing a white shirt and a black ball cap. He is not considered a suspect. Anyone with information on the pictured vehicle and possible witness identity are asked to call police at 902-490-5020. 26-99548