RCMP say they have located a person of interest in a vehicle-pedestrian hit and run that left a woman with serious injuries. The incident happened on Cobquid Road in Sackville shortly before 9:30 on Friday morning. Police had been looking for the driver of a tractor-trailer they believed may have been involved. On Saturday Afternoon RCMP issued a statement saying they had located the person of interest but have not said if they expect to lay charges.
Category: Amherst
Man in Custody after Two People Injured in Amherst Stabbing
A 41-year-old man is facing attempted murder charged after a stabbing in Amherst, NS on Thursday. Police say a 47-year-old man was airlifted to a Halifax Hospital after being stabbed multiple times at a residence on West Pleasant Street in Amherst. A 35-year-old woman was also treated for injuries. Police say all three involved in the incident were known to each other and it was not a random act. 41-year-old David Alexander Baxter is facing charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.