Amherst Police Department
A 35-year-old Amherst male is facing numerous charges as a result of an incident that occurred during the early morning hours of April 12th, 2026.
At approximately 5:00am on April 12th, 2026, Amherst Police were alerted to damage which occurred to a building on Victoria Street in downtown Amherst. A suspect was identified and a Search Warrant was executed on April 13th 2026 at a local residence where the male was arrested and several exhibits seized.
Marco Allen, aged 35 of Amherst, Nova Scotia has been charged with:
- Mischief over $5000 – Section 430(4) CC
- Intimidation – Section 423(1) CC
- Criminal Harassment – Section 264 CC
Allen made appearance in court on April 13th, 2026. He has been held in custody pending a Show Cause hearing on April 15th, 2026.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
APD Media Contact:
Insp. Tom Wood
902-667-8600
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