Monthly Archives: April 2024

History

On this day April 18

Today in History

  • 1956 Rainier III marries Grace Kelly

    The wedding celebrations for the Prince of Monaco and the glamorous U.S. actress were broadcast around the world and enthused the population of war-torn Europe.

  • 1951 The European Coal and Steel Community, a precursor of the European Union, is established

    The Treaty of Paris was signed by France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

  • 1949 Ireland becomes an independent republic

    Six counties in the northern part of the island remained in the Commonwealth, leading to a decades-long ethno-nationalist conflict that culminated in The Troubles.

  • 1906 A massive earthquake destroys San Francisco

    About 3000 people died in the disaster. Over 80 percent of the city was destroyed by the quake and resulting fires.

  • 1506 Construction of the current St. Peter’s Basilica begins

    St. Peter’s in Vatican City is one of the world’s most important Catholic sites.

Crime

Two arrests made in an assault involving chemical irritant

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Two arrests made in an assault involving chemical irritant

File: 24-2616

The Saint John Police have arrested two youths in relation to an assault that involved a chemical irritant.

It is reported that:

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to an alleged assault that took place in the 500-block of Westmorland Road.

Police arrived on scene and located a 19-year-old man that was contaminated with a chemical irritant. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at scene and released.

Additional officers searched the area and subsequently arrested two youths in a nearby neighbourhood.

A 16-year-old youth was released on an undertaking to appear in court on July 24, 2024.

A 15-year-old youth was charged with breach of a court order. He was held and scheduled to appear in court on April 17, 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

For more news, visit News | Saint John Police Force

Quick News

Recycling collection changes

Recycling collection changes in Saint John

 

Recycling | Town of Gypsum, CO

A third-party contractor is taking over curbside recycling collection from the city as of May 1.

The change is part of a new provincial program that sees packaging and paper product producers pay for collection and recycling.

Staff with the city have said the move is expected to save taxpayers between $500,000 and $1 million each year.

Residents who receive curbside recycling collection will have new pickup dates and times under the new program.

No changes will be made to the the types of materials that can be recycled under the new program, and there will be no changes to garbage or compost collection.

As of May 1, Miller Waste Services will look after all recycling collection inquiries, including replacement totes, schedules, and missed collections.

Crime

Canada-wide Warrant Dylan Mcnamara, 25

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Canada-wide Warrant Dylan Mcnamara, 25

 

File: 24-2552

The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Dylan MCNAMARA who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

It is reported that:

On April 14, 2024, a warrant was issued for breaching the conditions of his statutory release. MCNAMARA failed to return to the Community Correctional Centre in Saint John as directed.

MCNAMARA is described as 6’3, 187lbs, brown hair, and brown eyes. He has a distinctive scar on his left cheek and neck.

Dylan MCNAMARA is a 25-year-old serving a 3-year, 8-month and 13-day sentence for convictions of; Robbery, Disguise with Intent, possess property obtained by crime – Over $5000, Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Utter Threat to Cause death/harm, Assault Peace Officer and Escape or Being at large without excuse.