Category: Canadian Mounted Police

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged four people in relation to the seizure of firearms in Cole Harbour.

Yesterday, at approximately 5 a.m., the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation’s Integrated Special Enforcement Section, assisted by the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team and the HRP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a home on John Stewart Dr. in relation to an ongoing firearms investigation.

At the residence, police safely arrested three men and one woman. A search of the property then resulted in the seizure of a shotgun, a rifle, two handguns, ammunition, magazines, over a pound of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, electronic devices and over $60,000 in cash.

The individuals arrested have been charged with:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possess, produce, sell, import or transport anything intending that it will be used to produce a controlled substance or traffic in a controlled substance
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Laundering Proceeds of Crime
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (four counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (four counts)
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized (four counts)
• Possession of Weapon Obtained by the Commission of an Offence (four counts)
• Careless Storage of a Firearm (four counts)
• Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (two counts)
• Possess a Firearm Knowing that the Serial Number has been Altered, Defaced or Removed

Three of the four people were held in custody and will appears in Dartmouth Provincial Court today:

• Emma Joan Findlay, 21, of Dartmouth
• Matteo Warnell Simmonds, 18, of Cole Harbour
• Traco Warnell Simmonds, 46, of Cole Harbour

While the fourth person, Dante Warnell Cromwell, 25, of Cole Harbour, was remanded into custody and will appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 3, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation remains ongoing.

File #: 23-114228, 23-117700

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Annapolis District RCMP has charged a man involved in multiple incidents, who was also wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

On September 23, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Annapolis District RCMP and, fire, responded to a report of a side-by-side, that was upside down and on fire, on the side of Hwy. 101 in Lawrencetown. Once the fire was extinguished, RCMP officers learned that the side-by-side had been stolen from a property on Station Rd. in Lawrencetown and that the driver, a 38-year-old Porters Lake man, had been picked up by a grey GMC pickup truck, which was heading east on Hwy. 101. Further 911 calls were received of the pickup truck driving dangerously and at high speeds on Hwy. 101.

At approximately 2:10 p.m., Kings District RCMP officers located the GMC pickup, on fire, in a field off Commercial St. in Berwick. The fire department responded and the fire was extinguished. RCMP officers located a man and a woman nearby and, the man, who initially resisted arrest, was safely arrested after a short struggle with an officer. RCMP officers later learned that the man was also wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant for incidents in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Jonathan Boudreau, 38, of Porters Lake, has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest and Failure to Comply with Conditions of a Release Order. Boudreau was remanded into custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on October 3, 2023.

File #’s: 2023-1417708, 2023-1417794

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

UPDATE: The stolen vehicle has been located. RCMP NL thanks the public for their assistance with this matter.

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Deer Lake RCMP is assisting an investigation by Nova Scotia RCMP into a pickup truck that was stolen yesterday from a vehicle dealership in Nova Scotia. The truck, a 2023 white Dodge Ram Power Wagon Crew Cab with no attached license plate, was last seen heading east on the Trans Canada Highway in the area of Birchy Narrows on the west coast, after fleeing from the RCMP at a traffic stop. The male driver and female passenger appeared to be the only occupants. In the interest of public safety, police did not pursue the vehicle.

Police are looking to identify the two individuals and to locate them and the stolen pickup truck. See images attached.

The public is asked to report any sightings to Deer Lake RCMP at 709-635-2173 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Residents in the area of Grand Le Pierre on the Burin Peninsula can expect an increased police presence as a search is underway for a missing hunter. To avoid impeding search efforts, the public is asked to avoid the area of Route 211 near Black Duck Pond as Burin Peninsula RCMP, ground search and rescue and others search for the missing man. An update will be provided when there is new information to share.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On the eve of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the painful truths of the past, a history marred by injustices and suffering endured by Indigenous Peoples. We have also acknowledged the role of the RCMP in perpetuating the injustices experienced and recognize the hurt and mistrust that exists as a result.

This crucial understanding of the past informs our steps on the journey to true Reconciliation and our commitment to building and maintaining strong, positive relationships through mutual trust and respect with Indigenous communities now and for generations to come. We must be steadfast in this commitment and ensure that it extends beyond words to reach into the heart of our organization’s values and practices at all levels.

The RCMP, like other public institutions across Canada and around the world, has acknowledged the existence of systemic racism within our organization. We’ve taken significant steps to address it and other barriers to ensure the modernization of the RCMP as an inclusive and diverse police force that reflects the communities we serve. We are investing in training and education to foster cultural understanding and empathy. We are actively engaging with Indigenous leaders and communities to build bridges of trust and collaboration. We are modernizing recruitment policies to help ensure equitable access to the RCMP as a career choice for all.

Today, tomorrow and everyday, we commit ourselves to the ongoing work of true Reconciliation.

Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ebert

Commanding Officer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police of Newfoundland and Labrador

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Mary’s Harbour and Cartwright RCMP Detachments conducted a joint traffic patrol on Route 510. Officers are pleased to report that more than 25 vehicles were checked and all drivers were operating in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act.

Regular patrols will continue on Route 510 to ensure the safety of the motoring public. The RCMP reminds drivers to drive safely, obey posted speed limits and to drive with caution in construction zones. In addition, with fall upon us and colder weather quickly approaching, please adjust driving habits to suit road and weather conditions.

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Charges are pending against a 13-year-old youth who, while operating a dirt bike unsupervised, fled from Bay Roberts RCMP last week.

While officers were driving a marked police vehicle on Route 70, the youth pulled up next to the patrol vehicle and sped off. A traffic stop was attempted but the youth fled from police and was seen passing other motorists on the roadway. In the interest of public safety, police did not pursue the dirt bike.

Moments later, the youth and the dirt bike were located off the roadway on L.T. Stick Drive. The youth, who had lost control of the dirt bike, was uninjured and was arrested. Signs of cannabis impairment were observed and the youth tested positive for cannabis on roadside drug screening equipment. The dirt bike was seized.

The youth was transported to Carbonear General Hospital where blood samples were collected as part of an impaired driving investigation. Officers await the results of the testing to determine if charges of impaired driving are appropriate.

Charges are also pending against the youth for flight from police and dangerous driving, as well as a number of violations of the Off-Road Vehicles Act.

The investigation is continuing and charges are expected against the parents/guardians of the youth for allowing unsupervised operation.

Bay Roberts RCMP is receiving an increasing number of complaints regarding the misuse of off-road vehicles, specifically dirt bikes. RCMP NL is working closely with the town and municipal enforcement to target this activity.

Anyone found operating off-road vehicles contrary to the Highway Traffic Act or Off-Road Vehicles Act will be charged, vehicles will be seized and, where applicable, parents/guardians will be charged.

To learn more about the Acts governing off-road vehicle use, please see the following:

Bay Roberts RCMP asks anyone witnessing dangerous/illegal operation of off-road vehicles to please contact them immediately at 709-786-2118. In cases of an emergency, call 911.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 22-year-old man from Dieppe, N.B.

Matthew Arbeau was last seen on September 29, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., near Golf Street in Dieppe. He was reported missing to police later 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 are concerned for his wellbeing.

Matthew Arbeau is described as being approximately five feet nine inches (175 centimetres) tall, and weighing approximately 194 pounds (88 kilograms). He has blue eyes, and short brown hair. No clothing description is available at this time.

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

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old boy from Moncton, N.B.

He was last seen on September 29, 2023 at approximately 12 p.m. near a restaurant on Mapleton Road in Moncton. He 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. He may be attempting to travel to the Halifax region. Police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing.

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

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 16-year-old boy has died following a single-vehicle crash in Saint-Arthur, N.B.

On September 28, 2023, at approximately 10:03 p.m., members of the Campbellton RCMP detachment, Saint-Arthur Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Route 275 in Saint-Arthur. A 16-year-old boy from Campbellton, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The crash is believed to have occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s office are both assisting with the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the boy’s exact cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing.