The RCMP and HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has charged three people and seized firearms and crossbows after executing a search warrant at a Tantallon residence.
On October 23, officers from the Special Enforcement Section of the Integrated CID, assisted by the RCMP's Emergency Response Team and the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 12700 block of Peggy's Cove Rd as part of an ongoing investigation. Three people were safely arrested at the residence.
During the search, officers located two prohibited firearms, a restricted firearm, ammunition, and four crossbows.
Jedidiah Lewis Langille, 30, and Trena Whittier, 54, both of Tantallon, and Dean Richardson, 51, of Glen Haven have been charged with 26 criminal code offences. The firearms and weapons related offences include, but are not limited to:
- Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
- Possessing a Firearm for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possessing a Weapon (crossbow) for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possessing a Loaded Restricted or Prohibited Firearm
- Possessing a firearm obtained by the commission of an offence
Langille faces an additional 16 charges related to an existing court-ordered firearms prohibition, including but not limited to:
- Possessing a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possessing a Crossbow Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possession Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
Langille and Richardson were held in custody and appeared in Halifax Provincial Court on October 24, 2024.
Whittier was released from custody to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on December 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.