Woman Arrested for Waving Knife in Downtown Halifax

A woman is facing weapons charges after waving a knife at people in downtown Halifax on Friday night. Police say they were called to 3300 block of Barrington Street shortly after 7pm. When police arrived at the scene the woman went back inside her residence. She was eventually taken into custody about half an hour later. The 31-year-old woman has been charged with possession of a weapon, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and causing a disturbance.

16-Year-Old Girl Missing from North Kentville

The RCMP are asking for the public’s help after a 16-year-old girl was reported missing in the Valley. Miranda Young was last seen on June 25 in North Kentville. Young is described as 5-foot-2, 134 pounds with blue eyes, brown hair and piercing on her lower right lip. She was last seen wearing a purple sweatshirt and black pants.