Amherst Police Department
Two adult males have been arrested and charged following a complaint of robbery with violence being received by the Amherst Police Department on March 10th, 2026.
Shortly before 1:00am, Police received a call advising that a vehicle had stopped on Spring Street and suspects had exited and had allegedly assaulted a male and took his backpack. Another male was also allegedly assaulted during the incident.
Police were able to locate two suspects, the vehicle that allegedly been used as well as the alleged stolen items. The vehicle was towed to APD and the two suspects were arrested and held overnight for court.
Brandon Collins, Aged 22 of Amherst NS has been charged with:
- Robbery – Section 344 Criminal Code of Canada
- Assault – Section 266 Criminal Code of Canada
Cody Smith, aged 24 of Amherst NS has been charged with:
- Robbery – Section 344 Criminal Code of Canada
- Assault – Section 266 Criminal Code of Canada
- Operation of a Motor Vehicle over 80Mg% - Section 320.14(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada
Both individuals made an appearance in court and were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear again in court at a later date to answer to the charges.
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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