Highway 2 reopened in Moncton
RCMP say the eastbound lane of Highway 2 in Moncton that’s between Elmwood Drive and Caledonia Road has reopened after a collision.
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Fatal single vehicle crash in Summerfield, N.B.
A Quebec man is dead following a crash near Florenceville-Bristol, N.B.
RCMP believe the driver lost control on Highway 2 in Summerfield at around 11:15 am on Monday.
The vehicle then left the road and flipped onto its roof.
A 77-year-old man from Bristol, Quebec, who was driving, died at the scene.
A passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Members of the Centreville Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, a member of the New Brunswick Coroner’s Office and an RCMP Traffic Reconstructionist also assisted at the scene.
Warrant issued for arrest of Sackville man
RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a wanted man.
Forty-three-year-old Joseph Reginald Sears of Sackville failed to appear in Moncton provincial court on September 5, 2025. A warrant was then issued for his arrest.
Sears is facing several charges, including assaulting a police officer. He is also wanted in connection with several other offences in the Sackville area.
He is described as around 5′11, about 170 pounds, with mid-length light brown or dirty blonde hair and facial stubble.
RCMP ask that if you see Sears, do not approach; call 911 immediately.
If you have any information, contact the Sackville RCMP at 506-364-5023 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Rexton school closed for second day after online threats
A Rexton school was closed because of threats posted on social media.
The RCMP says they got several reports on Sunday from people in the community.
The school was closed Monday and again Tuesday.
Investigators are still looking into it, but they say there are no known threats to any other schools in the region.
RCMP officers did not breach trust in relation to case of officer’s son: SiRT
Two RCMP officers were cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to an impaired driving investigation that involved an RCMP officer’s son.
On Feb. 11, the officer’s son was in a crash and had his license suspended after a roadside impaired driving investigation by a Justice Department officer, according to a news release from the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT).
While the officer’s son had his license suspended, and while there was an ongoing appeal, the officer contact the Justice Department to try and resolve issues with his son’s file.
SiRT says the officer stated his position as an RCMP officer, his rank and experience, and also sent an unauthorized case analysis prepared by another RCMP officer.
In June, the Justice Department expressed their concerns with the communication to the RCMP, and the RCMP contacted SiRT to investigate.
The SiRT Director, after reviewing the case, determined they did not breach trust, and there were no reasonable grounds that the officers committed a criminal offence.
SiRT investigates any police cases involving death, serious injury, intimate partner violence or other matters of public interest.
Man, 55, dies after fatal roll over in Dunlop
55-year-old man from Saint-Laurent is dead after his car went off the road in Dunlop.
The RCMP says it happened on Saturday just after 2 a.m. on Route 315.
They say his car left the road and rolled over.
The 55-year-old man was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries. A second passenger, a 45-year-old woman from Saint-Laurent, was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
A collision reconstructionist is helping with the ongoing investigation.
Correction: A previous version of this story said two people died in the crash and one was injured. The RCMP have since corrected their news release, and in fact, one person died and one was injured.
Inmate assaulted at Atlantic Institution
Correctional Service Canada is investigating after an inmate was assaulted in Renous last week.
The incident occurred at Atlantic Institution on Nov. 13.
According to a release from CSC, the injured inmate was evaluated by staff and taken to an outside hospital for treatment.
Institution staff and the Blackville detachment of the RCMP are investigating the incident.
The release stated the attacker had been identified and appropriate actions were taken.
The CSC will review the circumstances of the incident and take appropriate measures to improve practices.
More sex assault charges against doctor who worked in N.S. & N.B
Police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have charged a doctor with new offences related to an ongoing investigation of sexual assaults at hospitals.
In August, RCMP charged the former employee of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with sexual assault.
Investigators learned the assault happened in January during an assessment at a hospital emergency room and believed there may be additional victims.
In an update Friday, the Mounties say following other reports from the public and further investigation, the accused was arrested at Edmundston Police Force Headquarters on November 4th.
He now faces five additional charges of sexual assault also associated to his employment as an emergency room doctor.
He was released on conditions pending court dates on November 17th at Amherst Provincial Court and February 27th at Moncton Provincial Court.
Police still believe there may be other victims in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick where he has practised.
In a statement, Cst. Heather Lourie of the Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit says, “Investigators appreciate the courage that it takes for someone to come forward and share their experience. Victims can contact police and discuss an incident before making a decision to participate in the investigation and court process.”
Investigators are reaching out to offer support and encourage anyone who may be a survivor to come forward by contacting your local police:
- Cumberland County District RCMP can be contacted at 902-667-3859.
- Sackville RCMP Detachment can be contacted at 506-533-5151.
- Edmundston Police can be contacted at 506-739-2100.
Mounties launch new online option to report fraud and cybercrime
The RCMP want to make it easier for Canadians to report cybercrime and fraud.
Mounties say the information gathered on the new Report Cybercrime and Fraud website will help police solve cases and disrupt criminal activity.
The information gathered from these reports is geared to form a more complete picture of how these threats are affecting Canadians and ultimately prevent further victimization.
“The idea behind this is to simplify the process,” says Jeff Horncastle with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. “The new system offers a range of reporting options depending on the type of incident that the user has experienced and how much knowledge they have about fraud or cybercrime.”
He adds users can report for themselves, others or for businesses and organizations.
As well, the new system is not a replacement for existing reporting channels so the call centre will remain open.
It is estimated that less than 10 per cent of cybercrimes and fraud are reported in Canada, possibly due to embarrassment, fear of reputational damage, or a lack of awareness of what resources are available.
The RCMP says allowing people to do report online and anonymously on the new system will help bring those numbers up.
Youth facing child porn charges related to violent extremism group
A youth is facing several child pornography charges that involve a violent, online extremist group, according to police.
In May, the RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police started investigating a youth who was an active member of an online group called 764, a subgroup of the Com Network.
Police say they often target children, youth and vulnerable adults and manipulate them into sharing intimate images or sharing images of violence against themselves and others.
Halifax Regional Police Chief Don MacLean says it happens on apps like Discord and Telegram and games like Roblox and Minecraft.
“There are parental controls on many apps that you should familiarize yourself with and use, but most importantly, look very closely at how, when and where your child is using the internet,” MacLean told reporters during a news conference Tuesday.
They say no local victims have been identified, but MacLean says our community is “not immune to the probability that local children and/or youth are being targeted by these or other predators.”
The youth was released on conditions, but more charges are possible as the investigation continues.
They also would not say how many instances of child pornography the accused had created.
“There is copious amounts of chat data, digital evidence to go through,” said RCMP Sgt. Danielle Pollock.
“The generalized answer is, did we investigate to stop the issue? Yes, we did. Are we continuing to investigate to save and protect other youth? We are continuing to do that,” she said.
Officials say there is no evidence yet to suggest the accused was also a victim of the group.
“But through the course of how this network works, victims can be groomed to then become a predator online,” said Dave Boon, Superintendent of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.
Tips for parents
Officials say these predators can sometimes groom victims for months, working to gain their trust or start a romantic relationship, and then manipulating the victims.
According to the RCMP, they use their power over the victims and coerce them into recording videos or taking photos of them, siblings or others:
- in sexually explicit poses
- sexual acts
- hurting animals, including family pets
- harming others or self-harming
- or other acts of violence
- suicide
Police say parents should talk to their children about online safety and privacy, and they offer some tips, including:
- If your child plays video games and uses chat features, put controls on who they can talk to. Check in to see who they are talking to and what kinds of conversations they are having.
- They say you should encourage youth not use headphones when they play games and to get them to play in a shared family area so parents can monitor what they are doing online.
- Remind children not to share any personal details about their name, school, address photos or videos on social media or gaming apps.
- Be aware of who your children are talking to and take note of if they start to become more private or withdrawn. Also, encourage them to talk to a trusted adult if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or pressures them to do something.
Police say anyone with information about online extremist groups should call.
“We’re not trying to scare folk, but at the same time, our best defense against this is transparency, is being out there and knowing what’s going on and ensuring that you know our youth have our help,” said MacLean.