Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

As part of an ongoing investigation by the St Anthony RCMP, 34-year old Troy McCarthy and a 56-year-old man, both of Goose Cove, were arrested on September 13 following the search of a home in Goose Cove.

On Wednesday, St. Anthony RCMP, with assistance from Roddickton and Port Saunders RCMP officers, attended the home in Goose Cove with a warrant to search the property, authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Officers located and seized a quantity of drugs, cash, contraband cigarettes and other evidence consistent with drug trafficking.

The 56-year-old man, charged with one count of Trafficking Cocaine, was released to attend court at a later date. His name cannot be shared at this time as the charge has not yet been sworn in court.

McCarthy attended court in St Anthony on Thursday, September 14, and is charged with numerous offences which include:

• Trafficking Cocaine – Section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of Cocaine – Section 4(1) CDSA
• Selling of Tobacco Products – Section 121.1(1) Criminal Code (CC)
• Unlawful Possession of Contraband – Section 32(9) Revenue Administration Act
• Unlawful Possession or Sale of Tobacco Products – Section 32 Excise Act
• Possess Cannabis for the purpose of selling – Section 10(2) Cannabis Act (CA)
• Alter the chemical or physical properties of Cannabis – Section 12(1)(b) CA
• Distribute Illicit Cannabis – Section 9(1) CA

McCarthy was released from court on several strict court-ordered conditions.

One individual, who was present during the search, was released on scene without charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 43-year-old man is deceased following a collision that occurred yesterday afternoon on the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) near the exit to Butter Pot Park.

Shortly after 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Holyrood RCMP received a report of the collision and attended the scene. A vehicle traveling eastbound on the TCH departed the roadway, drove over the median and crashed head-on into a westbound vehicle.

The driver of the eastbound vehicle died at the scene. The driver of the westbound vehicle was transported to the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s with injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The TCH was reduced to one lane of travel for a number of hours as police officers conducted an examination of the scene. During this time, five drivers were ticketed under the Highway Traffic Act; four drivers were using cell phones, some to take images of the crash, and one driver was not wearing a seat belt. Using a cell phone while driving, especially through a collision scene, puts others, including first responders, at serious and unnecessary risk.

A Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services attended the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged and the investigation is continuing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Today, RCMP NL congratulates five RCMP police officers from this province who have been inducted into the Nick Coates Impaired Driving Team for 2022 by MADD Canada.

Nick Coates’ Team is a program that recognizes dedicated police officers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador who diligently work to reduce the number of drivers on the road impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

The team is named for Nicholas Coates, who was killed by an alcohol-impaired driver in 2013. While this initiative is named after Nick Coates, its purpose is to honour all survivors and victims of impaired driving.

“Impaired driving continues to have devastating impacts on individuals and families in this province, which is very unfortunate given these impacts are entirely preventable,” said RCMP NL Commanding Officer Jennifer Ebert. “I commend MADD Canada on its important work and for recognizing our police officers for their commitment to making roads safer for everyone.”

To be part of the Nick Coates’ Team, an officer is required to have removed eight or more impaired drivers from the province’s roadways from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The awards are classified into two categories:

• Gold – 12 or more impaired drivers
• Silver – minimum of 8 impaired drivers

This year’s recipients are:

• Corporal Raymond Whalen – Bell Island – Gold
• Constable Caleb Pellerin – Traffic Services West – Deer Lake – Gold
• Constable Cassandra Barker – Clarenville – Silver
• Constable Jules Gittens – Stephenville – Silver
• Constable MacKenzie McCoy – Harbour Grace – Silver

An award for the top performer was introduced by MADD Canada for the first time this year. With 57 impaired drivers apprehended, RCMP NL congratulates Constable Caleb Pellerin, who received this prestigious award.

RCMP NL congratulates this year’s Nick Coates Impaired Driving Team recipients on a job well done in the apprehension of impaired drivers. Your contributions towards road safety are to be commended!

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Northeast District RCMP is currently investigating a series of sexual assault and child pornography offences.

Following an investigation that began in 2021, and a number of reports of Sexual Assault and child pornography offences reported in 2023, police are investigating a 41-year-old man from Sainte-Rosette, N.B. The offences allegedly took place between the years prior to 2018, and 2022. Due to ongoing court proceedings and a publication ban, further details are not available.

“This is still an active investigation, and we are working diligently to understand if there were other victims,” says Sgt. Pierre Chiasson with the Northeast District RCMP. “We also want people to know that a sexual assault complaint can be made at any time, and there is no statute of limitations as to how far back the assault happened. If you are a victim of sexual misconduct, please contact us. You will be listened to, and you will be believed.”

If you are a victim, or have any information related to these incidents or similar ones, please contact your local police. If you have information that may assist the investigation and would like to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Shediac RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen car from Shemogue, N.B.

The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between the hours of 9 p.m. on September 8, and 1:30 a.m., on September 9, 2023, from outside of a residence on Route 940 in Shemogue.

The car is described as a blue 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with New Brunswick licence plate JNY 759, and vehicle identification number 1G1BG5SM4G7322992.

Anyone who has seen the car since the evening of September 8, or who has information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Shediac RCMP at 506-533-5151. Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 28-year-old woman from Charlottetown, PEI.

Sloan Lee was last seen on September 14, 2023, near a residence on High Street, in Moncton. She was reported missing to police later the same day. Police have followed up on several leads to try and locate her, but have so far been unsuccessful. Police and her family are concerned for her wellbeing.

Sloan Lee is described as being approximately five feet three inches (160 centimetres) tall, and weighing approximately 114 pounds (52 kilograms). She has blue eyes, and medium length blonde hair. A clothing description is unavailable.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Update, September 15, 2023: On September 12, 2023, one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death was laid against a 17-year-old youth in Saint John Provincial Court. The youth is scheduled to appear in court on September 20.

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Original news release:

A 16-year-old girl from Upper Letang, N.B., has died following a single-vehicle crash in Pennfield, N.B.

On April 19, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the St. George RCMP detachment responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 778 in Pennfield. The driver, a 17-year-old girl from St. George, was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. The 16-year-old girl, and only other passenger of the vehicle, died at the scene as a result of her injuries.

The crash is believed to have occurred when the vehicle, travelling south, left the roadway, entered the ditch and collided with a utility pole.

Members of the Municipality of Eastern Charlotte Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, and an RCMP collision reconstructionist also attended the scene. A Member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office also attended the scene and is assisting with the ongoing investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the girl’s exact cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

An investigation into a break, enter and theft lead police to seizing drugs and illegal weapons in Bayside, N.B.

On September 5, 2023, members from the St. Andrews RCMP detachment received a report of a break, enter and theft from a residence in St. Andrews, N.B. The investigation led police a residence on Route 127, in Bayside, N.B. where they located and confirmed many of the items stolen from the St. Andrews residence earlier that day.

On that same day, at approximately 3:50 p.m., members of St. George, St. Andrews, and St. Stephen RCMP detachments executed a search warrant at the residence in Bayside to recover the stolen items. During the search, police found evidence of drug trafficking and a second warrant was authorized to search the same property under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Later that evening, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police executed the second search warrant at the same residence and seized two prohibited weapons and ammunition, and quantities of what are believed to be hydromorphone, methamphetamine, cannabis, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Seven people, including a youth, were detained at the scene and released.

The investigation is ongoing.

The New Brunswick RCMP is committed to intelligence led policing, and this investigation is the latest in a series of police actions aimed at reducing property crimes in the province. The public also plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 14, 2023, at approximately 10:00 pm, Norway House RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residence in Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation. Officers responded immediately. When they arrived on scene, a 31-year-old female victim was located. She had been struck by a gunshot while outside her home and received non-life threatening injuries. At the time of the shooting, the victim’s four children were also in the residence.

Responding officers learned that a group of suspects had run into the nearby bushes. Officers searched the area. While searching, they heard several more gunshots. A shotgun in a case with ammunition was located in the bush.

Police spoke with witnesses and cleared multiple houses in the vicinity of where the shots were heard. Another residence had been shot at. Nobody else had been physically injured.

In one of the residences searched, a 16-year-old male believed to be involved was taken into custody and another firearm believed to be involved was seized.

Investigation has determined that at the first residence, there were five people believed to have been involved in the shooting.

Police continue to investigate.

If you have information, please call Norway House RCMP at 204-359-4955, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Logan Thorsteinson has been safely located. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance.

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On September 15, 2023, RCMP received a report of a missing 15-year-old male, from Selkirk.

Logan Thorsteinson was last seen on September 14, 2023 at 9:00 pm at a residence on Main Street, in Selkirk.

Logan is 5’9″, approximately 130 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black windbreaker, beige khaki pants, and a dark coloured ballcap.

Police and family are concerned for his well-being.

Anyone with information please call Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-3322, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.