Dartmouth Homicide Case Added to Rewards Program

The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Nathaniel Brown.

“Mr. Brown’s family has suffered a terrible loss and they deserve closure,” said Brad Johns, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “I encourage anyone with information to please come forward if you know something about this crime.”

On February 4, 2023, at about 11:20 p.m., police responded to a weapons call outside a residence on Lahey Drive in Dartmouth. Officers determined that Mr. Brown, 36, had been shot; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that has not been shared with police that could result in arrests and possible charges.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. People with information who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Nova Scotia at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Quick Facts:

• the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program is an additional tool to help police gather information on unsolved crimes
• the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided
• including this case, there are now 118 active cases in the program
• five cash awards have been paid out since the program started in 2006
• employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward

Additional Resources:

A photo of Mr. Brown and details about the case are available at: https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety/rewards/case_detail_nathaniel_brown.asp

Other cases under the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program are listed at: https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards