On July 2, 2026, members of the Kentville Police Service arrested a man near Main Street in downtown Kentville in relation to an ongoing investigation. Kentville Police Service was assisted by the Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit. During the arrest, police seized a loaded modified firearm, a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, cash, and electronic communications devices.
David Charles Bent , age 36, of South Berwick, is charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, seven firearms-related offences including possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, four counts of failing to comply with firearms prohibition orders, and two counts of failing to comply with a release order. BENT was held in custody by police and is appearing in Kentville Provincial Court on July 3, 2026.
The Kentville Police Service continues to investigate drug trafficking in our community and asks anyone with information to contact the Kentville Police Service or Crimestoppers (https://crimestoppers.ns.ca/ or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or 1-800-222-8477).
Police file # 2026-923491
