Cole Harbour man granted bail on first-degree murder charge in North Preston shooting
Daqronn Lamar Beals, 29, has been released on a $131,000 bail package with strict conditions more than three months after his arrest for the first-degree murder of Jayden Tynes in North Preston.
A 29-year-old Cole Harbour man accused of first-degree murder has been granted bail by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court more than three months after his arrest.
Daqronn Lamar Beals was arrested on July 22, nearly nine months after 28-year-old Jayden Tynes suffered fatal gunshot wounds near the intersection of Cain and Clarence streets in North Preston on Nov. 2, 2025, at about 5 p.m.
Justice Scott Norton granted Beals bail on Nov. 4 following testimony from proposed sureties. Crown attorney Mike Blanchard consented to the release. Defence lawyers Trevor McGuigan and Brandon Rolle requested a publication ban on evidence presented during the bail hearing, which was imposed by the court.
The bail order totals $131,000. It is secured by three female sureties who pledged $100,000, $20,000, and $6,000 respectively, along with a $5,000 promise from the accused.
Under the strict conditions set by the court, Beals must live under house arrest at a surety’s home on Arklow Drive in Cole Harbour and remain within Nova Scotia. He is permitted to leave the residence only for employment, medical emergencies, legal commitments, counselling, treatment programs, and for four hours every Saturday afternoon to attend to personal needs.
Beals is prohibited from contacting a dozen specific individuals or coming within 50 metres of their residences, schools, or workplaces. He must deposit his passport with police, possess no weapons, and ensure that video cameras at his surety's home are operational, with login credentials provided to law enforcement.
Sgt. Shawn Stanton of the RCMP-Halifax Regional Police homicide unit stated that the arrest was a significant step and expressed hope that it would bring comfort to the victim's family.
Police continue to seek public assistance through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers. A reward of up to $150,000 is available through the provincial Justice Department’s Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Tips can be submitted by calling 902-490-5333.
Beals is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court on Dec. 11 to set dates for a preliminary inquiry.