RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment charges two people with firearms offences

October 22, 2024
East Preston, Nova Scotia

News release

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has charged two people with a number of offences following an incident in East Preston.

On October 19, at approximately 11 a.m., RCMP officers responded to an assault and weapons complaint at a home on Upper Partridge River Rd.

Upon arrival at the residence, officers arrested 34-year-old Andre Thomas of East Preston without incident. Officers later executed a search warrant at the home and seized six firearms, two of which were loaded.

Thomas is facing several charges, including but not limited to:

  • Assault by Choking
  • Assault (three counts)
  • Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (two counts)
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (six counts)
  • Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Thomas was remanded into custody and appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 21.

A 35-year old woman was also arrested at the residence and will face firearms charges. She's due to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on November 26.

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Contact information

Allison Gerrard
Strategic Communications Unit
Nova Scotia RCMP
rcmpns-grcne@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

File number: 24-143856

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