Media Releases
Media Releases
Police catch, charge driver who ran from collision
March 18, 2025
A 36-year-old man man faces charges after Cape Breton Regional Police caught him on the run from a collision in Sydney on March 16th.
Police investigating assault
March 13, 2025
Cape Breton Regional Police are looking for help to identify a person involved in a March 3rd assault at the intersection of George and Prince Streets in Sydney.
Police were called to the area at approximately 1:20 PM, where witnesses indicated a man had been punched and kicked by another man who then walked away up Prince Street; officers patrolled the area and were unable to locate anyone matching his description. The male victim was transported by EHS to Cape Breton Regional Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, where he remains now in stable condition.
Through further investigation, police have obtained video surveillance of the assault and are looking for the second person involved, who is described as a man in his 30s who was wearing a grey jacket and blue camouflage pants. If you can help identify this person, or have any additional information about the incident, please contact police at 902-563-5151 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Deceased person located in Sydney
March 12, 2025
Cape Breton Regional Police investigators located a deceased female in the area of Glenwood Street in Sydney Tuesday afternoon, March 11th, as part of ongoing investigation into a reported missing person.
Members of the Forensic Identification Unit examined the scene; there is nothing to indicate foul play is a factor in this death, and the deceased has been referred to the Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy to confirm the cause of death. The person’s identity will not be released at this time, pending completion of the Medical Examiner’s work and notification of next of kin.
Police investigating possible shots fired in Sydney Mines
March 10, 2025
Cape Breton Regional Police are looking for people who may have information about shots fired on Cottage Street in Sydney Mines Monday morning.
Man faces weapons charges after caught hunting at night
March 7, 2025
Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a man with weapons offences, after they caught him hunting unlawfully in the early morning hours of February 27th.
Police charge driver in vehicle-pedestrian collision
March 5, 2025
A 22-year-old now faces charges for a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Churchill Drive in Membertou on February 7th.
Man charged after police seize $90,000 worth of illegal tobacco
March 3, 2025
A man from Ontario faces charges in Sydney Provincial Court today after Cape Breton Regional Police arrested him as part of ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal tobacco.
Police charge person in fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision
February 26, 2025
Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a 50-year-old man in connection to a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision on Keltic Drive February 20th.
Police charge three with murder
February 23, 2025
Three men arrested in connection to a shooting on Shore Road in Whitney Pier will all face charges for murder.
Police charge man for making threats at dental office
February 18, 2025
A 40-year-old man from Eskasoni faces charges after a disturbance inside a dental office Wednesday afternoon, February 12th.
