Eskasoni man facing drug trafficking charges: N.S. RCMP
A 38-year-old Eskasoni man is facing drug trafficking charges after the Nova Scotia RCMP seized narcotics from a residence in the community.
Officers with the Eskasoni RCMP General Investigative Section, and general duty officers, executed a search warrant at a residence on Richard Avenue Wednesday, as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking.
'Officers safely arrested a man and seized a quantity of narcotic prescription pills and cash,' reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP.
Keith Geoffrey Denny has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
Denny appeared in Sydney provincial court on Thursday and was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday.
For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Global News
7 hours ago
- Global News
Shoplifting on the rise in B.C., but one group says stores have given up reporting
A citizen group advocating for the reduction of street disorder in B.C. says federal crime statistics do not paint the whole picture of what is happening in the province. The agency attributed much of the overall decline in the crime severity index in 2024 to a six-per cent drop in non-violent crime, which includes such crimes as property and drug offences. Story continues below advertisement Save Our Streets in B.C. told Global News that stats show a decrease in certain crimes but that is because many people and businesses have given up reporting to authorities. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'It's driving some companies out of business, losing jobs in certain communities as a result,' Jess Ketchum, co-founder of Save Our Streets, said. It appears, however, that shoplifting is up, with a 66-per cent increase Canada-wide in incidents of shoplifting under $5,000. In B.C., Statistics Canada reports that in the last four years, shoplifting violations have increased nearly 80 per cent. 'We've had particular reports from the Kootenays that would indicate that people have just given up on reporting these crimes because they know the police just don't have the resources to do everything we're asking them to do,' Ketchum added. 2:14 City of Vancouver launches shoplifting and retail theft task force The head of London Drugs says shoplifting often leads to violence against staff. Story continues below advertisement 'Physical assault, death threats are routine, the production of needles, pipes, hammers, weapons that could cause permanent and life-altering harm to employees are routine,' Clint Mahlman, president and COO of London Drugs, said. Mahlman says that increased security measures for his downtown Vancouver stores have been making a difference, along with an extra police presence. B.C. stats show 20,486 incidents in 2020, and 36,851 incidents in 2024, which is an increase of 79.8 per cent, according to Statistics Canada. Last year only 4,040 people were charged and it is not known how many charges led to convictions.
CTV News
7 hours ago
- CTV News
Youth charged with murder in 2024 Vancouver Island homicide
A youth has been charged with second-degree murder and released from custody in a case that began with a missing person report out of Nanaimo last year. The body of Tavis Cagg was found at a home in Lake Cowichan on Sept. 3, 2024, the same day he was reported missing, the RCMP's Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit said last year. A suspect was identified at the time and that person was arrested and charged on Wednesday, according to authorities. 'The suspect has been released by the court and is to abide by multiple court-ordered conditions. The youth's name cannot be released as it is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act,' a Thursday statement from the RCMP said. 'To preserve the integrity of the investigation and the judicial process, no further details will be provided.' When the homicide investigation was first announced, police described Cagg's killing as an 'isolated incident' but did not provide any details on how Cagg died, why his death was suspicious, or the relationship – if any – between the victim and suspect.
The Province
8 hours ago
- The Province
Three dead in Maple Ridge, one involving self-inflicted injury, after 'neighbourhood dispute'
Spokeswoman Rebecca Whalen with the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says RCMP reported that two people were dead before police arrived and one person subsequently died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Published Jul 24, 2025 • Last updated 8 minutes ago • 2 minute read RCMP reported that two people were dead before police arrived and one person died later of what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury. Postmedia Archives A long-running neighbourhood dispute ended with three people and a dog dead Wednesday night in Maple Ridge. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Rebecca Whalen with the Independent Investigations Office says RCMP reported two people were dead before police arrived at a house on 239th Street just before 11 p.m. Another person later died in a neighbouring house of what police are calling a self-inflicted injury. The IIO confirmed the two victims inside the home were a male and female both in their 60s. A dog inside the home was also killed. Police were first called about a neighbourhood dispute in the 11800-block of 239th Street shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to Ridge Meadows RCMP. Officers spoke with several individuals, but no arrests were made. Then, shortly before 11 p.m., the fire department and police responded to calls about a vehicle fire and break and enter in progress at the same address. The RCMP say several callers reported the sound of gunshots. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Two vehicles and the attached garage were on fire, and two people were dead inside the residence. A suspect was believed to be armed with a weapon inside a neighbouring home, prompting police to secure the area. Police eventually entered the home just after 2 a.m. Thursday and found that person dead. RCMP on the scene at a house in the 11900 block of 238 St after an incident which left three people dead including one of self inflicted wounds in Maple Ridge, B.C., July 24, 2025. Photo by Nick Procaylo / PNG The fires were put out by Maple Ridge Fire Department. On Thursday morning, the two vehicles remained outside the home behind police tape, both badly damaged and scorched by fire. One vehicle, a Volkswagen parked on the driveway of 11849 239 St., had a Trek bicycle fixed to its roof rack while the front window was shattered and its front end split open from the fire. The other vehicle also sat parked on the street with burnt-out windows and scorch marks. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. RCMP on scene at a house in the 11900 block of 238 St after an incident which left three people dead including one of self inflicted wounds in Maple Ridge, B.C., July 24, 2025. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / 10108718A Multiple comments from social media users on community Facebook groups say sirens and gunshot sounds filled the air Wednesday night in the residential Albion neighbourhood. RCMP on scene at a house in the 11900 block of 238 St after an incident which left three people dead including one of self inflicted wounds in Maple Ridge, B.C., July 24, 2025. Photo by Nick Procaylo / PNG Bruce Fairweather lives nearby and said that his wife and others in the neighbourhood heard what sounded like gunshots just before 11 p.m. When he went outside he saw two vehicles engulfed in flames. Fairweather said he often spoke to the female victim when she walked her dog, and she had indicated they had been in a dispute with the suspect for years, complaining of threats that had been reported to police several times. 'He would make rude obscene gestures to them, stuff like that,' Fairweather said Thursday. 'It's shocking that there's something like this happening. You see it in the movies, but you don't expect it to be in your own neighbourhood, right?' The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over the investigation of the two people found dead inside the first residence. The civilian-led IIO is responsible for investigating incidents of death or serious harm where police officers had interactions with the people involved. With files from The Canadian Press Read More RCMP on scene at a house in the 11900 block of 238 St after an incident which left three people dead including one of self inflicted wounds in Maple Ridge, B.C., July 24, 2025. Photo by Nick Procaylo / PNG RCMP on scene at a house in the 11900 block of 238 St after an incident which left three people dead including one of self inflicted wounds in Maple Ridge, B.C., July 24, 2025. Photo by Nick Procaylo / PNG Vancouver Whitecaps Hockey Vancouver Canucks Soccer Health
