Saint John Crime & Police Update

 

Friday, June 12, 2026

Wanted Person on Canada-Wide Warrant

The Saint John Police Force is asking for the public’s help locating Brady Crain, 30, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Police released the notice on June 8 and continue to seek information on his whereabouts.

βš–οΈ Major Court Activity This Week

The Saint John Law Courts have a busy criminal docket over the next two weeks, including:

  • Multiple bail hearings
  • Sentencing hearings
  • Preliminary inquiries
  • Theft, fraud, assault, impaired-driving, and breach-of-order matters
  • Several cases under publication bans involving protected individuals and youth matters.

πŸ” Cold Case Arrests Still Making Headlines

Earlier this spring, Saint John Police announced arrests in the 2021 death of Courtney MacKenzie following what investigators described as a lengthy and complex investigation. Three people were charged, including one person facing a manslaughter charge.

🚨 Recent Police Operations

Saint John Police recently concluded a police operation on Summer Street and thanked residents for their cooperation during the incident. Police have not reported any ongoing public safety concerns related to that operation.

πŸ₯ Aggravated Assault Investigation

Police continue to investigate an aggravated assault in Uptown Saint John that left a woman hospitalized. An arrest was made in connection with the incident.

πŸš— Regional Traffic Fatality

A 26-year-old Saint John resident died following a two-vehicle collision near Saint-Basile earlier this week. RCMP continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

πŸ“Š Overall Situation

At present, there have been no reports of major public safety emergencies in Saint John today. Police activity remains focused on ongoing investigations, court proceedings, warrant enforcement, traffic safety, and community policing initiatives.