The Amherst Police Department responded to 117 calls for service between June 22 and 28, 2026, in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The week included an assault on a youth, attempted vehicle thefts, and a driver fleeing a traffic stop.
Police laid charges in the youth assault case and made arrests for the attempted motor vehicle thefts. There were also reports of thefts from businesses and homes during the week. No injuries came from any motor vehicle collisions.
Residents with information about these incidents are asked to call the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600. Tips can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, where callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The department, led by Chief Dwayne Pike, serves Amherst, the largest town in Cumberland County with about 9,800 residents. It is the only town in the county with its own municipal police force, while the surrounding area, including the town of Oxford, is served by the RCMP. The police station at 21 Havelock Street operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
