Police Warn Public of Wanted Violent Offender

RCMP in Nova Scotia are looking for man they consider violent after he breached conditions of his release. East Hants RCMP issued a release warning the public about 41-year-old Clyde Anthony Pearson and asking for help locating the wanted man. Pearson was on Statutory release while serving a three year sentence for drug trafficking when he breached conditions of his release. RCMP say Pearson has a long criminal history of assaults, threats and drug charges and should not be approached. Police say is known to frequent areas of Mount Uniacke, Lower Saackville and Noel Shore.

Fentanyl Seized in Halifax

Halifax Regional Police say fentanyl is among a slew of illegal substances seized in three separate drug searches. Officers arrested a 29-year-old man in Halifax’s south end Thursday afternoon, seizing hydromorphone, marijuana and a cellphone. Police then searched three homes, finding fentanyl pills, cocaine, marijuana, hashish, mushrooms and other unidentified pills. They also seized drug paraphernalia, firearms, ammunition and a large quantity of stolen electronics and household items.