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Crime

Arrests made for dangerous driving and weapons offences

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Arrests made for dangerous driving and weapons offences

 

File: 24-1953

The Saint John Police have arrested two men following a dangerous driving incident in East Saint John.

It is reported that:

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an off-duty officer observed a car driving at high speeds and dangerously eastbound on Highway 1. A caller also reported that the passenger waved a machete at them.

The vehicle turned into a parking lot near Mcallister Drive and Westmorland Road where police took two men into custody.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a machete.

The 24-year-old driver was arrested for dangerous driving, impaired driving, and an outstanding committal warrant. He was transported to jail and is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday, June 04, 2024.

The 26-year-old passenger was arrested for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation. He was held in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone that has dash-cam or video footage of the incident, or 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.

History

On this day March 25

 On This Day – March 25

  • 1995 WikiWikiWeb, the world’s first wiki, is launched

    Ward Cunningham introduced the wiki, or user-editable website. Today, Wikipedia is the world’s most well known and widely used wiki.

  • 1988 Thousands of people join the first peaceful demonstrations against the communist regime in Czechoslovakia

    The Candle Demonstration was brutally dispersed by the Police but was the first step towards the Velvet Revolution that resulted in the establishment of democracy in the country.

  • 1975 King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by his nephew

    Despite the king’s dying wish that the life of the assassin be spared, Faisal bin Musaid was publicly executed on June 18, 1975.

  • 1957 6 countries found the European Economic Community

    The EEC’s establishment was an important step towards European integration and the creation of the European Union (EU).

  • 1949 The Soviet Union begins deporting some 90,000 Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians to some of Russia’s most inhospitable areas

    Operation Priboi, also known as March deportation, was designed to weaken the Baltic nationalist movement. Most of the deportees, labeled “enemies of the people” by the Soviet authorities, were women and children.

Crime

Police seek public assistance

Story Harvested From Saint John Police Dept

Police seek public assistance in break and enter investigation – Red Head Road

File#: 24-1880

The Saint John Police are seeking the public’s assistance in connection with a break and enter investigation.

It is alleged that:

On March 19, 2024, at approximately 02:10 p.m., suspects broke into a convenience store in the 1100-block of Red Head Road stealing both currency and product. An intrusion alarm was activated, and the suspects left in a light-colored vehicle. Significant damage was caused to the business.

Officers responded to the scene, but the suspects were not located.

The Major Crime Unit is investigating. No arrests have been made. 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 Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

For more news, visit Saint John Police Force | City of Saint John, New Brunswick

History

On this day March 23

Today in History

  • 2001 The Russian space station Mir plunges into the sea

    The legendary station was disposed of in a controlled crash after 15 years in space.

  • 1980 Archbishop Óscar Romero calls on members of the El Salvador armed forces to stop killing their fellow Salvadorians

    A death squad assassinated the archbishop only one day after his famous sermon.

  • 1956 Pakistan becomes the world’s first Islamic republic

    The Dominion of Pakistan also included the area of modern-day Bangladesh or East Pakistan, which seceded in 1971.

  • 1933 The Enabling Act of 1933 grants Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers in Germany

    With the Ermächtigungsgesetz, Hitler was awarded the legal right to issue laws even if in breach of the German constitution.

  • 1888 The Football League meets for the first time

    The league featuring teams from England and Wales was the world’s oldest Association Football league. In 1992, its top 22 teams formed the Premier League.