Teenager brings loaded gun to restaurant, arrested; faces 50 charges linked to intimate partner violence case; details inside

A teenager is facing multiple charges after he allegedly brought a loaded gun to a restaurant in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Later, police also seized a loaded handgun with a prohibited magazine, two long guns, ammunition, two RCMP uniform patches, and body armour in what investigators are calling an “intimate partner violence-related situation.”

The teenager involved in the incident was identified as Connor James Tobin, 18, of Eastern Passage, who faced more than 50 charges. He will remain in custody and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on April 23, 2026. The RCMP responded to a report of a masked man outside the business in the 0-100 block of Cow Bay Road around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday (March 31, 2026).

Police learned the man knew an employee at the restaurant. “The Halifax Regional Police Canine Unit arrived on scene and located the man, who was also wearing gloves and had what appeared to be a firearm concealed in his pants,” Nova Scotia RCMP said in a news release on Thursday (April 2, 2026).


“The man attempted to flee but was arrested by the HRP Canine Unit with assistance from RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment officers.” Police, in their news release, said that the man had a loaded rifle, ammunition, and a prohibited magazine, which officers seized.

The RCMP and Halifax police later executed a search warrant at a home on Romkey Drive in Eastern Passage. “Officers seized a loaded handgun with a prohibited magazine, two long guns, ammunition, two RCMP uniform patches, and body armour,” according to the release.

“This was a fast‑moving intimate partner violence-related situation, and the quick, coordinated response by RCMP officers and our partners at Halifax Regional Police ensured it was resolved safely,” said RCMP Staff Sgt. Mark MacPherson in a statement.

“Given the weapons involved, this incident had the potential to be much more serious, and the teamwork on scene played a critical role in preventing harm.”

50 charges against Tobin

Tobin has been charged with the following offences: Five counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, five counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, three counts of possession of a prohibited device knowing it is unauthorized, five counts of possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized.

Other charges also include two counts of possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm with ammunition, five counts of possession of a firearm obtained by the commission of an offence, possession of a firearm knowing the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed, nine counts of possession contrary to court order, eight counts of failure to comply with youth order, five counts of unsafe storage contrary to regulations, two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, criminal harassment, disguise with intent, and resisting arrest.

“Tobin is also charged with Possession of Body Armour without a Valid Permit under the Body Armour Control Act and Possession of Police Shoulder Patches under the Police Identity Management Act. He faces additional charges related to incidents involving the same victim that occurred in December and January,” the RCMP release stated.