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Two drug trafficking arrests in Saint John

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Two men are facing multiple charges after arrests in a drug trafficking investigation.

The Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit arrested a 56-year-old man and a 54-year-old man Wednesday around noon.

The men were in a vehicle when they were arrested.

After their arrests, a search of the suspects, their vehicle and a residence on Queen Street uncovered a variety of items, including:

  • 123 grams of cocaine
  • One gram of crack cocaine
  • $3,108 in Canadian currency
  • A cellphone
  • Digital scales
  • Electronic money counters
  • A baton and knives
  • Two boxes of shotgun ammunition

Police estimated the street value of the drugs to be $12,400.

The 54-year-old was the passenger in the vehicle.

He’s been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.

He was released and will appear in provincial court on May 28.

The 56-year-old is being held in custody and will have a bail hearing in Saint John provincial court on March 30.

He’s been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

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Saint John man in court after police seize drugs, gun

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A 51-year-old man is facing a long list of charges after a firearms investigation by Saint John Police.

According to a release, the man was arrested Tuesday afternoon by members of the Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit.

The IEU is made up of members of the Saint John and Kennebecasis police forces, RCMP and New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety.

Police seized several items during the arrest, including:

  • 19 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl
  • Five grams of a substance believed to be cocaine
  • $5,230 in Canadian currency
  • A cellphone
  • Digital scales
  • Score Sheet
  • Unused baggies
  • Cutting agent
  • A snub nose H & R .22-calibre revolver, loaded with eight bullets
  • 40 bullets of .22-calibre ammunition

Police estimate the seized drugs have a street value of $4,640.

The man appeared in Saint John provincial court Wednesday.

He was remanded into custody and will be in court Thursday morning for a bail hearing.

He’s facing the following charges:

  • Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of property obtained by proceeds of crime valued at more than $5,000
  • Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
  • Unsafe storage of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
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Man arrested after stabbing in uptown Saint John

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A 32-year-old man appeared in Saint John provincial court Wednesday after a stabbing in uptown Saint John.

Saint John Police were called to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Charlotte Street Monday night.

Officers found a 24-year-old man with a stab wound outside a business in the 100-block of Charlotte Street.

According to police, he was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to hospital for further treatment.

The suspect was arrested Tuesday morning on Waterloo Street.

He appeared in court Wednesday and charged with one count of assault with a weapon.

He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday for a bail hearing.

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Investigation of assault on minor leads to arrest

A 36-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the alleged assault of a minor.

Saint John Police arrested the man on Thursday in the Kingston Peninsula.

Police received a report on January 15 from the hospital and the Family Protection Unit that someone under 16 suffered injuries.

The man is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual interference, forcible confinement, and assault causing bodily harm.

He is being held in custody and will appear in court today. 

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Saint John police investigating hit-and-run in uptown

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Police are asking the public for assistance as the look into a hit-and-run in uptown Saint John.

According to a release from the Saint John Police Force, officers were conducting a well-being check on Feb. 7, at approximately 6:13 p.m.

They were checking on an intoxicated male in front of a Duke Street address.

While conducting the check, the man complained of an injury.

After being assessed by paramedics, the man was taken to hospital to be treated for a broken leg.

When officers followed up with the man, he told them he’d been a vehicle at the intersection of King Square South and Charlotte Street around 6 p.m.

The suspect vehicle was described as a white sedan with a loud exhaust.

The driver was described as a white male in mid-20s to early 30s.

It’s believed there was a passenger in the vehicle, but no description was given.

The accident remains under investigation and police are asking any witnesses or anyone in the area that may have any video footage of the suspect vehicle at the time the collision occurred to come forward.

Anyone with information about the accident should contact Saint John Police at 506-648-3333, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Saint John woman arrested with stolen truck

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Saint John Police arrested a 35-year-old woman Tuesday night for possession of a stolen vehicle.

Police were called at 2:39 a.m. for a report that a Dodge Ram had been stolen from a driveway on the west side.

Officers spotted the vehicle on Chesley Drive a few minutes later, heading toward the north end.

At one point, officers lost sight of the truck.

After a search of the area, they found the truck and driver on Durham street.

Police determined this was the stolen vehicle and arrested the woman for possession stolen property.

She was later released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

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Saint John Police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

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The Saint John Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

The warrant was issued Friday for Michael McGraw, 25, after he breached the conditions of his release and didn’t report to Parrtown Community Correctional Centre in Saint John.

McGraw is described as 5-8, 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police believe he may be in the Moncton area.

McGraw is serving a federal prison sentence of just over six years on a number of charges, including the following:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance
  • Armed robbery
  • Mischief to property
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Sexual assault
  • Assault – intentional use of force
  • Failure to attend court
  • Failure to comply with an order by being at large (x2)

Police are advising the public to not approach McGraw if they see him.

Anyone who sees him or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333.

Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, or online.

Tips can also be given through the P3 Tips app.

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Care home under investigation for alleged sex offence

Saint John Police have opened an investigation into alleged sexual offences involving residents at a senior care facility in the city.

Police received information from the facility on Wednesday about alleged offences of a sexual nature.

Investigators said they believe there are multiple victims and that the suspect’s identity is known.

The incident appears to be isolated to the facility’s address.

Officers explained that the home has implemented procedures to ensure there are no ongoing safety concerns.

The police stated that the facility has informed families of affected residents and is fully cooperating with the investigation.

The Saint John Police Family Protection Unit is in the early stages of gathering information.

Police asked families who were contacted by the facility to be patient and to call 506‑648‑3303 if they have questions, noting an investigator will return calls as soon as possible.

No further details will be released at this time to protect the privacy of those involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Saint John Police at 506‑648‑3333 or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.

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West Saint John incident under police investigation

Saint John Police are investigating an incident on the west side Sunday.

Staff Sgt. Shawna Fowler told Acadia Broadcasting an incident occurred in the area of Market Place and King Street West.

One person was taken to hospital, treated for minor injuries and released.

Police believe the victim and suspect are known to each other and the incident was targeted.

The investigation is continuing.

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Stolen Subaru leads to pair of arrests in Saint John

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Two 18-year-old men will be in court this spring after being arrested for stealing a vehicle Wednesday evening.

According to the Saint John Police, they received a report at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday that a 2024 Subaru Outback had been stolen from Charlotte Street.

The vehicle was located by police but fled several times when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

With assistance from the Saint John Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit, the vehicle was found in a parking lot on Manawagonish Road and remotely shut off by Subaru.

The driver was arrested after a short foot pursuit, and the passenger was tracked by a police service dog and found in a shrink-wrapped boat at a business on Fairville Boulevard.

The two men were released from custody and will appear in Saint John provincial court on April 9.

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