Town News

Details: Category: Media Releases; Published: 18 February 2025

Amherst Police Department

A 45-year-old Springhill man is in custody and is facing numerous charges after a late-night incident that resulted in a vehicle roll-over in Amherst on Friday night.

On February 14th 2025 at approximately 11:46 pm, Police observed a vehicle in the Poplar Street area in Amherst that they believed was operated by a known male who was on curfew and other release conditions as a result of previous charges. When the Police vehicle emergency equipment was activated to stop the vehicle, it fled at a high rate of speed and on Poplar Street towards the 6-way stop. As Police discontinued the pursuit, they were able to see what appeared to be headlights shining up a telephone pole in the distance. Police attended and located the vehicle that had fled on its roof in a yard on East Pleasant Street, just east of the 6-way stop. The lone male driver was exiting the vehicle and fled on foot through backyards and over a fence. A member of the public also assisted in attempting to stop the fleeing male but was unsuccessful. During the foot pursuit. Police also observed the accused having some kind of interaction with a person driving a white SUV. The SUV sped off prior to police catching up to the male on Wellington Street where he was arrested and taken into custody. A firearm was also located and seized by police.

John Alan Warner, aged 45 of Springhill, Nova Scotia has been charged with multiple charges that include:

Fail to Comply with Released Order Condition – Section 145(5)(a) Criminal Code x 3
Flight from Police – Section 320.17 Criminal Code
Resist/Obstruct Police Officer – Section 129(a) Criminal Code
Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restriction weapon – Section 91(2) Criminal Code
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 91(1) Criminal Code
Damage to Property – Section 430(4) Criminal Code
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle – Section 94(2) Criminal Code
Uttering Threats – Section 264.1(1)(a) Criminal Code

Warner has pending charges in relation to an incident on January 25th, 2025 in Amherst in which he has been stopped by Police and charged with possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking. He is also facing several charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. He had been remanded into custody on these matters, but was released by the courts on January 27th, 2025 on conditions.

Warner was remanded on the latest charges and is scheduled to appear in court on February 18th 2025.

Anyone with further information related to this incident is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Police are interested in speaking with the driver of the white SUV who came into contact with the accused during this incident.

APD Media Contact:
Cpl. Tom Wood – APD Major Crime Unit
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PH: 902-667-860

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 14 February 2025

Monday, February 17, is Nova Scotia Heritage Day and Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for the holiday.

Town Hall
Amherst Stadium
Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre

Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday.

For public works emergency service on holidays, call: 902-667-7227.

Family Day Town Facility Closures 20250214

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 14 February 2025

The Town of Amherst's Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 18, beginning at 4 p.m. in council chambers - 98 Victoria Street East.

This meeting is taking place on Tuesday due to the holiday on Monday.

All public meetings are live-streamed and accessible on the Council and Committee Meetings page of our website.

COW Meeting Announcement 20250214

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 13 February 2025

Please Note: Amherst Stadium will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, due to weather conditions.

Amherst Stadium Closure 20250213

Details: Category: Articles; Published: 13 February 2025

Flavour. Quality. Consistency. Tacos. These are just some of the words people are associating with House of Birria – one of Amherst’s newest restaurants.

Mayor Small and Councillor McManaman popped in to the Prince Arthur Street establishment not long ago to see for themselves and congratulate restaurant owner Teilor Gibson by presenting a new business certificate.

During their visit, they asked Teilor what helped her decide to set out on this journey. It all started when she discovered birria tacos online one day and asked her mom, Tina, to make them for her.

“Birria is a Mexican beef or chicken stew,” Gibson explained. “Since my first experience, I’ve tried birria tacos from Halifax to Florida and they don’t compare to what we serve here. I’m hard to please when it comes to food.”

Having high standards and operating with consistency is very important for both Teilor and Tina, so when Teilor decided to open a restaurant, it was a natural decision to invite her mom to work alongside her.

“The opportunity was there and I thought it would be good for me,” Gibson shared. “Opening a restaurant is something my mom always wanted to do, too – and she never had the chance; I had that opportunity and we both love to cook. We both have high expectations with our food, so I think we can please the majority of people.”

“She keeps me on my toes, too – which is nice,” Gibson added with a laugh.