Media Releases
Media Releases
Police seize Cocaine, charge two for drug trafficking
January 6, 2025
Two men face charges after separate vehicle stops as part of ongoing Cape Breton Regional Police investigation into illegal drug activity in CBRM.
Successful search for lost person
December 31, 2024
Cape Breton Regional Police, with assistance from Cape Breton Ground Search and Rescue, Cape Breton Regional Fire Services, EHS and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Helicopter, rescued a lost person from a wooded and swampy area on Kilkenny Lake Road Saturday night.
Police charge third person in Homicide of Justin MacDonald
December 31, 2024
Cape Breton Regional Police have now charged a third person connected to the disappearance and Murder of Kenneth "Justin" MacDonald.
Police charge second person in homicide of Justin MacDonald
December 21, 2024
A 36-year-old man is the second person Cape Breton Regional Police have now charged in connection to the disappearance of Kenneth “Justin” MacDonald.
Police seize 1.5 million illegal cigarettes in transport
December 17, 2024
Three men from Membertou face charges for more than $400,000 worth of unstamped tobacco, after Cape Breton Regional Police intercepted a transport on December 11th.
Police charge man in homicide of Justin MacDonald
December 13, 2024
Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a 38-year-old man in connection to the disappearance of Kenneth “Justin” Macdonald.
Police prepared for holiday road safety, impaired driving prevention
December 6, 2024
Cape Breton Regional Police are focused on keeping CBRM roadways safe during the holiday season, in conjunction with MADD Canada Red Ribbon and Nova Scotia Operation Christmas campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of sober driving.
Police catch youth for Break and Enter
December 5, 2024
A 17-year-old faces charges for a Break and Enter at the Prince Street NSLC in Sydney, after Cape Breton Regional Police caught him with stolen merchandise.
Police continue to target traffic noise, speed and road safety
November 29, 2024
Cape Breton Regional Police caught 5 vehicles for operating with improper mufflers that cause loud noise, during targeted traffic enforcement with Nova Scotia Vehicle Compliance, in Northside areas of the CBRM on November 27th. Traffic Safety officers issued Summary Offence tickets for Operating a Motor Vehicle Not Equipped with a Muffler in Good Working Order, which carries a fine of $180.
Police continue to investigate disappearance of Justin MacDonald
November 19, 2024
As a result of ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Kenneth “Justin” MacDonald, Cape Breton Regional Police are now treating this case as a homicide.
