Monthly Archives: May 2024

Crime

Arrest in Multiple Theft Investigations

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

 

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The Saint John Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for multiple theft and fail to appear investigations.

It is reported that:

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, an off-duty Saint John Police Officer recognized a 38-year-old man in the 700-block of Manawagonish Road.

The man was wanted for several outstanding charges including Theft, Fail to Appear and Assault PO. While the member maintained visual on the suspect, he contacted other on-duty officers to make their way to the area.

While waiting for additional police officers to arrive the suspect spotted the off-duty member and attempted to flee. A brief struggle ensued, and the suspect was taken into custody with the assistance of additional officers who arrived on scene.

He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, May 31, 2024.

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History

On this day, May 31

Today in History

  • 2013 The widest tornado ever recorded hits El Reno, Oklahoma

    The storm had a width of 4.2 km (2.6 mi). Nine people were killed as it swept over rural areas of Central Oklahoma.

  • 2005 Deep Throat reveals himself

    Former FBI agent Mark Felt admitted that he was the most important informant in the 1970’s Watergate scandal which uncovered the dirty tricks of the Nixon administration, ultimately leading to Nixon’s resignation.

  • 1961 South Africa becomes an independent republic

    Following international criticism of the country’s Apartheid regime, it had to leave the Commonwealth of Nations. The system of racial segregation was gradually abolished in the early 1990s.

  • 1879 Werner von Siemens presents the world’s first electric locomotive

    Von Siemens’ landmark invention was soon used in trams. 1881 saw the introduction of the world’s first electric tram in Berlin, Germany.

  • 1859 The Great Clock housing Big Ben starts keeping time

    The clock at the top of Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the British Houses of Parliament is one of the world’s best-known timekeepers.

Crime

Arrest in Robbery Investigation – Lansdowne Ave

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Arrest in Robbery Investigation – Lansdowne Ave

 

File: 24-3702

The Saint John Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with a robbery investigation.

It is alleged that:

On Monday, May 27, 2024, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a 71-year-old man was leaving a business located in the 80-block of Lansdowne Ave when he was pushed to the ground from behind.

A struggle ensued and the suspect was able to take money from the victim’s pocket before fleeing the scene.

Police were called to the scene, but the suspect was not located. The man was treated at scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Major Crime Unit and Forensic Services were called to investigate.

On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, an undercover officer spotted the suspect at a business on the west side. With the assistance of members from Patrol Services, a 27-year-old man was arrested for robbery, assault PO, obstruction, and fail to comply with an undertaking. He was held in custody to appear in court on Wednesday, May 29, 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.