Category: Canadian Mounted Police

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Two 15-year-old youths and a 20-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a theft of vehicle and collision with a school bus in Weldon, N.B.

On September 26, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., members of the Caledonia Region RCMP responded to a collision between a vehicle and school bus on Route 114 in Weldon. When police arrived on scene, three individuals who had been in the vehicle, had already fled the scene. Police identified the vehicle as having been reported stolen earlier that morning from Moncton, N.B. The three individuals were quickly located by police and the RCMP Police Dog Services Unit and were arrested without incident near the scene. Police seized firearm parts and ammunition from the stolen vehicle. Members from Ambulance New Brunswick, the Hillsborough Fire department and an RCMP collision reconstructionist also attended the scene.

No injuries were reported.

A 15-year-old youth was later released and is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on November 7, 2023.

On September 26, 20-year-old Ryan Linfield from Moncton appeared by telephone remand in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and was released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on November 7, 2023.

On September 28, a 15-year-old youth, who cannot be identified as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act, appeared in Moncton Provincial Court was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and failure to comply with a release order. He was released from custody on a released order and is scheduled to return to court on October 4, 2023.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 28-year-old man from Carleton North, N.B., has been arrested for assault charges and in connection with a break, enter and theft in the community.

On September 24, 2023, members of the Western Valley Region RCMP detachment were patrolling the area of Carleton North to search for a man wanted on outstanding warrants, when police located him at a nearby residence on Greenfield Road. When police attempted to make an arrest, he refused to exit the house and a warrant was obtained to enter the residence. The 28-year-old man was arrested without further incident.

On September 25, 2023, Dustin Hawksley appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and was charged with:

• Assault with a weapon
• Two counts of assault
• Break and Enter

Dustin Hawksley returned to court on September 28, and was released on conditions. His next appearance is scheduled for October 17.

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. 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The New Brunswick RCMP recently conducted a traffic enforcement operation in the Tracadie region, resulting in 162 traffic violations.

On September 21 and 22, 2023, police conducted an enforcement operation targeting distracted and impaired driving, speeding and the proper use of seatbelts. The operation was led by the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), with assistance from the Northeast District RCMP.

In total, 162 charges were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act. These included 16 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt, 58 tickets for speeding and 11 tickets for using a hand-operated electronic device while driving. Additionally, two people were issued a court date for driving while suspended.

“We want to help keep New Brunswickers safe behind the wheel by focusing our efforts on proper use of seatbelts, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving. These are the major factors that contribute to serious and fatal collisions” said Sgt. Ghislain David with the TTEU. “We used our checkpoints in the area as a way to interact with the public, and to highlight vehicle and public safety concerns.”

The RCMP’s TTEU conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roadways throughout the province with the goals of improving road safety, educating motorists about the rules, and to reduce serious injury and fatal collisions.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The St. Stephen RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a 27-year-old man wanted on several warrants of arrest.

Joshua Ryan Gibson of St. Stephen, N.B., is wanted on seven warrants of arrest in relation to charges for theft under $5000, three break and enters, mischief under $5000 and failure to appear in court.

Joshua Ryan Gibson is described as being approximately five feet six inches (167 centimetres) tall, and weighing approximately 198 pounds (90 kilograms). He has brown hair, brown eyes and has a beard.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the St. Stephen RCMP at 506-466-7030. 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 Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 13-year-old girl from Moncton, N.B.

She was last seen on September 26, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., near the intersection of Lewis Street and Queen Street, in Moncton. She was reported missing to police on September 27. Police have followed up on several leads to try and locate her, but so far have been unsuccessful. Police and her family are concerned for her wellbeing.

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

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 29, 2023, at 4:10 am, Gypsumville RCMP responded to a report of two males having been shot and were now at a residence located on Chief Road in Lake St Martin.

Officers arrived on scene and located the two males (34, 31) with non-life-threatening injuries. Medical assistance was provided until EMS arrived. The 31-year-old was transported to hospital in Winnipeg and the 34-year-old was treated and released on scene.

Investigators believe the two males were targeted in a drive-by shooting while at a residence located on Memorial Crescent.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the Gypsumville RCMP at 204-659-5224, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Gypsumville RCMP continue to investigate.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

At 1:30pm on September 28, 2023, Steinbach RCMP were called to a motor vehicle collision on Road 32N in the RM of Hanover.

The investigation has determined a scooter drove into the rear of a parked semi-truck and trailer. The 15-year-old scooter driver suffered several physical injuries and was taken to hospital.

Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 28, 2023, at approximately 3:00 am, Cross Lake RCMP were on patrol when they were flagged down by a pedestrian who had seen an assault taking place behind the local elementary school. Police attended immediately and located a male assaulting a female.

The 17-year-old male was taken into custody. The 15-year-old female was rushed to the Nursing Station with significant injuries, including stab wounds. She was then transported to Winnipeg hospital for treatment.

When arrested, the male was found to have a knife on his person. He is facing charges and has been released pending a court date.

The female victim remains in stable condition.

The investigation continues.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 27, 2023, at approximately 9:20 pm, Morden RCMP received a report of a missing three-year-old male from the RM of Stanley. The child had been missing and the family searching for him for nearly two hours when police were contacted.

Police attended immediately and called the local fire department to assist as well. The RCMP Search and Rescue team and RCMP Police Service Dog Jolt were called to the scene as well as the RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) unit.

It was determined that the child had been playing with family and friends when they all decided to go into the tree line. The little boy was believed to have gone into a cornfield.

Emergency lights were left on to create more light in case the child could see them and a perimeter search was done by vehicle to see if the child had exited the cornfield.

A row-by-row search was conducted on the 210-acre cornfield by the RCMP, fire department, and civilians. Outbuildings were searched by police. Continual perimeter checks were conducted. The RPAS hit on multiple heat signatures that turned out to be wildlife. Police Service Dog Jolt entered the field to determine if there was a scent trail.

RPAS located another heat signature in the field west of the residence, and at 12:40 am on September 28, 2023, the child was located and taken immediately to Emergency Medical Services, who were on standby. He was not physically injured.

“This is the best possible outcome, and it is because of the quick response of everyone involved,” said Sergeant Scott McAuley, Pembina Valley RCMP Area Commander. “The local fire department, civilian searchers, and all the RCMP teams came together to find this little boy and showed how important it is for community to come together. It is a great day when we are able to hand a missing child back to their frantic parents and reunite a family. Thank you to everyone who assisted. Working together, you made a difference.”

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

On September 28, 2023, at 1:50 am, officers from Oakbank / Beausejour RCMP received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred on Highway 15, located approximately six kilometres east of Dugald.

Officers attended to the scene and met with the 31-year-old male driver, from the RM of Whitemouth, who advised he was driving eastbound in his pickup truck when he collided with an object on the highway. He turned around and discovered that the object was in fact a person. The driver contacted 911 and provided medical assistance until EMS arrived.

The female victim, who has yet to be identified, was found with significant injuries, possibly not related to this collision, and pronounced deceased on scene. An autopsy is being conducted to confirm the cause of death.

The victim is described as being 5’6″ in height, with short black hair, 14-15 years of age and weighing approximately 100 lbs. She was wearing light grey colored sweat pants, a dark grey sweater and black runners.

Anyone with information in relation to this collision or who could help in identifying the victim is asked to contact the Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Oakbank / Beausejour RCMP, with assistance from an RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Major Crime Services and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, continue to investigate.