Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On January 2, 2025 at approximately 4:50 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation.

Officers responded immediately and located a seriously injured male, who was later pronounced deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as 24-year-old Lyle Night Jr. from Saulteaux First Nation. His family has been notified and victim services made available to them.

The death was considered suspicious and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation.

Later that day, an adult male and an adult female were arrested at a residence on Saulteaux First Nation.

As a result of continued investigation, 20-year-old Brody Runningaround and 23-year-old Malyka Nahbexie are each charged with one count, first-degree murder, Section 235(1), Criminal Code.

Brody Runningaround and Malyka Nahbexie are scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on January 6, 2025.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to investigate.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The New Brunswick RCMP would like to sincerely thank New Brunswickers for their assistance during the AMBER Alert this morning (January 6, 2025). The family has been located and they are safe.

For more information on how the Alert Ready system is used by law enforcement in New Brunswick, please visit: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/quick-facts-the-rcmp-nb#alert

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Oromocto RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing family from the community.

Natasha Ashley Kelly, Myles Kelly-Colford, Emrick Kelly-Sellick, and Jenelle Kelly-Sellick were last seen on January 5th, 2025, on Finnamore Street in Oromocto, New Brunswick. They were reported missing to the police on January 5th, 2025. Police have followed up on several leads to try to locate them but have so far been unsuccessful. Police and their family are concerned for their well-being.

Natasha Kelly is 34 years old and is described as being approximately five feet one inch (155 centimeters) tall, weighing approximately 121 pounds (55 kilograms). She has blue/green eyes and brown hair. She has an ankle tattoo of a heart with the name “Emrick” and a second tattoo on her hip bone of a dolphin. A clothing description is not available at this time.

Jenelle Kelly-Sellick is 15 years old and is described as being approximately five feet one inch (155 centimeters) tall and weighing approximately 100 pounds (45 kilograms). She has blue/green eyes and ginger hair. A clothing description is not available at this time.

Emrick Kelly-Sellick is 13 years old and is described as being approximately five feet two inches (157 centimeters) tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds (59 kilograms). He has dark-colored eyes and blond hair. A clothing description is not available at this time.

Myles Kelly-Colford is 1 year old and is described as being approximately two feet (61 centimeters) tall, weighing approximately 40 pounds (18 kilograms). He has blue/green eyes and blond hair. A clothing description is not available at this time.

They may be driving in a Red Dodge Caravan with New Brunswick License plate KFC 028 or GWO 230.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the family is asked to contact the Oromocto RCMP at 506-357-4300.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating two suspicious deaths that occurred in Mahone Bay.

On January 5 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a request to check on the wellbeing of two people at a home on Long Hill Rd. in Mahone Bay. Responding officers found the remains of two adults deceased in the residence. The deaths are being treated as suspicious, the individuals were known to one another.

The ongoing investigation is lead by the Lunenburg District RCMP and supported by Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit (MCU), Nova Scotia RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. There is no evidence at this time to suggest any risk to the public.

The investigation is in the initial stages and no further information will be released at this time.

Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased people at this difficult time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674 and reference file number 2025-20035. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Tobique RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a man who is currently wanted by police.

42-year-old Robin Nicholas of Tobique First Nation, N.B., is currently wanted on two warrants of arrest for multiple counts of assault of a peace officer and resisting arrest, in connection with ongoing investigations in the community of Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick.

Robin Nicholas is described as: as being approximately five feet four inches (163 centimetres) tall, and weighing approximately 170 pounds (77 kilograms). He has brown eyes, and black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with a blue front pocket, black sweatpants and brown boots. He is also believed to be carrying a pocket knife.

Robin Nicholas should not be approached by members of the public. If you see him, call your local police force immediately. At this time, police do not believe there is an active threat to the general public.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Tobique RCMP at 506-273-5000. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 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

The Keswick RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 59-year-old man from Hanwell, N.B.

Gerald Hayes was last seen on January 4, 2025, at approximately 10 a.m., at a residence on Route 640, in Hanwell, N.B. Gerald Hayes was reported missing to police the same day. Police have followed up on several leads to try and locate him, but have so far been unsuccessful. Police and his family and friends are concerned for his wellbeing.

Gerald Hayes is described as being approximately five feet nine inches (175 centimetres) tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds (59 kilograms). He has brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark coloured hoodie with a red t-shirt underneath, dark coloured sweatpants and black sneakers. Gerald Hayes also uses a walker to assist with his mobility.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Keswick RCMP at (506) 357-4300.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 60-year-old woman from Moncton, N.B., has died following a single-vehicle collision with a pedestrian in the community.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 10:48 a.m., members of the Codiac Regional RCMP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at a business on Mountain Road, in Moncton. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with serious injuries. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not injured. On January 3, 2025, the victim died as a result of her injuries.

The collision is believed to have occurred when the pedestrian was walking to her vehicle and was struck by the driver of a vehicle who did not see her.

Members of the Moncton Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick attended the scene. A member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s office and an RCMP Collision Reconstructionist are assisting with the ongoing investigation.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On January 2, 2025 at approximately 8:15 a.m., Southey RCMP received a report of an injured female at a residence on Piapot First Nation.

Southey RCMP immediately responded and located a deceased adult female at the residence. She has been identified as 30-year-old Melanie Asham-Obey from Pasqua First Nation. Her family has been notified and victim services made available to them.

The female’s death is considered suspicious in nature. Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation and continue to investigate.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is asking anyone with information to report it immediately to their local police by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence on Piapot First Nation for an undetermined amount of time.

We are unable to provide additional information about this investigation and updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, we will notify the public.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On January 1, 2025 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a missing 50-year-old male, Orlando Okemaysim.

Orlando was last seen on the evening of December 24, 2024 on Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

Orlando is described as approximately 5’9″ tall and 240 lbs. He has brown eyes and medium-length black hair. He does wear glasses but currently he does not have his glasses with him. Orlando was last seen wearing a blue wool jacket and running shoes.

If you have seen Orlando or know where he is, contact Prince Albert RCMP at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On December 31, 2024 at approximately 5:25 p.m., Warman RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway #12, just south of the intersection with Highway #305.

Officers responded along with local fire and EMS. Investigation determined a semi and SUV collided. The driver and the passenger of the SUV were declared deceased by EMS at the scene. They have been identified as a 29-year-old female and a 40-year-old male, both from Saskatoon, SK. Their families have been notified.

The driver of the semi was assessed by EMS at the scene for injuries described to police as non-life-threatening in nature.

Highway #12 was temporarily closed but has since been reopened.

Warman RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.