A woman has died in an ATV crash on Grand Manan Island.
RCMP were called to the community of Grand Harbour at around 11:30 Wednesday morning.
Officers say the vehicle left Hill Road and went into the ditch.
The 63-year-old driver from Grand Manan died at the scene.
An autopsy will be done to determine the woman’s exact cause of death.
A recent RCMP traffic blitz in Southeastern New Brunswick ended with 293 traffic violations under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act.
Members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), the Codiac Regional RCMP and New Brunswick’s Department of Justice and Public Safety stopped vehicles in Greater Moncton between October 29 and October 31.
Sixty-nine violations were speeding infractions. One driver was arrested for being impaired, and 50 vehicles were towed.
Inspections were performed on 63 vehicles, and 18 were deemed unsafe. Several warnings were also issued during the operation.
“A well-maintained vehicle is a safe vehicle, and safety should always be a top priority for every motorist,” said Corporal Stéphane Dugas with the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit.
“By having a valid safety inspection, you’re not only protecting yourself but also safeguarding passengers, pedestrians, and fellow drivers. Take the time to validate, because a few minutes of diligence today can save lives tomorrow.”
Viral photos of a man wearing a nazi uniform and eyepatch while pushing a stroller in Cole Harbour have prompted a police investigation.
A spokesperson for the RCMP said they’re aware of the post and have received complaints.
They’re not ruling out pressing hate-related charges, but said it’s too early in the investigation process to know for sure if the costume was hate-motivated.
Police said they can’t yet independently confirm if the photos are real, but have reason to believe they are, and are treating them as such.
A man from Albert Mines has died in a crash near Riverside-Albert, New Brunswick
RCMP say a pickup truck left Route 114 in Hopewell Hill at around 1:25 am on October 28.
It’s believed the driver lost control, and the truck went into a field and rolled over several times before landing on its roof.
The 57-year-old man died at the scene of his injuries.
Members of Ambulance New Brunswick, Riverside-Albert Fire Department, the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office, and a New Brunswick RCMP Forensic Collision Analyst attended the scene.
You may have seen a large police presence around New Subdivision Road in Chapel Island.
The RCMP says there was a person who had barricaded themselves inside a home Monday evening
There was not threat to the public and police arrested the person around 11 p.m.
Police say some officers remained in the area to help with the investigation.
Although details are few, Potlotek Education Office says in a statement on social media that Mi’kmawey School and Allan Lafford High School will be open Tuesday.
They say many may be affected by the events happening in the community. They understand if parents would like to keep students home. But if they attend school, teachers will be briefed by the Community Mental Health team to help conversations and emotions that might arise.
They say they are a close-knit community and it is important to look out for each other in hard times.
A 56-year-old woman from Charlottetown, PEI, has died in a collision in Southeast New Brunswick.
RCMP say two vehicles collided on Route 15 in Portage at around 8 pm on Friday.
It’s believed a westbound van crossed the centre line and collided with an SUV.
The driver of the SUV died at the scene as a result of her injuries.
The other driver was treated on scene for minor injuries.
The Cap-Pelé Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, RCMP, and the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office attended the scene.
A routine police patrol turned into a foot chase and multiple drug charges for a 29-year-old Yarmouth woman.
Yarmouth Town RCMP say they observed a car speeding on Main Street that then turned abruptly onto several side streets and drove through multiple stop signs in what police call an attempt to evade the police vehicle.
Once the officer stopped the vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, near the intersection of Pleasant Street and Forest Street, the driver stopped the car and attempted to flee on foot. She was arrested safely.
Police say that during a search incidental to the arrest, officers found multiple bags of packaged cocaine.
The driver was released on conditions pending a first court appearance, which is scheduled for Dec. 21 at Yarmouth Provincial Court.
A 56-year-old Burtt’s Corner man is dead after a side-by-side collision.
RCMP say the crash happened in Upper Hainesville at around 7:40 am on Sunday.
The man is believed to have lost control of the vehicle on Valley Forest Road near Route 104.
He died at the scene of his injuries.
Members of the Milville Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, and the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office attended the scene. A New Brunswick RCMP Forensic Collision Analyst assisted.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the man’s exact cause of death.
More charges have been laid in connection with a homicide on the Elsipogtog First Nation.
RCMP says a 38-year-old man was arrested on Monday and is now charged with first-degree murder.
Twenty-one-year-old Hayven Francis was found shot in front of a Ball Park Street home on the Elsipogtog First Nation on October 13.
Two others have also been arrested.
A 35-year-old Elsipogtog woman is facing a charge of accessory after the fact to murder. RCMP say she was arrested on Saturday.
It follows the arrest of a 27-year-old Ottawa man Friday at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
According to the RCMP, the suspect was preparing to board a flight for Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
He is also charged with first-degree murder.
On October 13, officers were called to the Elsipogtog First Nation just before 2 a.m. after a report of a man who had been shot.
Area residents were asked to stay in their homes with the doors locked, and an alert ready message was sent out while officers searched for a man who was considered to be armed and dangerous.
The alert was lifted several hours later. Police stated this was a targeted incident with no further risk to the public.
Two people are dead after a fatal crash in Watt Section on the Eastern Shore.
RCMP say it happened on Friday around 10 p.m., according to a news release.
Police got a call about a crash along Highway 7 and fond a car had gone off the road into the woods.
The 32-year-old driver from Sheet Harbour and a 30-year-old passenger from Halifax were pronounced dead at the scene.
Another passenger, a 40-year-old Bedford man, was hurt and taken to a hospital.
The road was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
The investigation continues.