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Saint John Police Investigate Death of 34-Year-Old Man

Saint John, N.B. – On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 10:47 p.m., officers from the Saint John Police Force responded to a 911 call at a residence on Carleton Street. Authorities found a 34-year-old man inside the home, seriously injured and unconscious. Despite immediate first aid by officers and emergency responders, the man was later pronounced dead. saintjohnpolice.caGlobal News

The Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services, and the Coroner’s Office are leading the investigation. Police have stated the incident appears to be isolated. saintjohnpolice.ca

As of September 5, 2025, a 42-year-old man has been arrested and taken into custody in connection with the case. He is scheduled to appear in provincial court this afternoon. saintjohnpolice.ca

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

 

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Millidgeville Murder

On the morning of January 29, 2025, Saint John police responded to a 911 call at a residence on Skaling Court in the Millidgeville neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers forced entry into the home and discovered two deceased male youths, aged 10 and 17. A 46-year-old man was also found inside with life-threatening injuries; he was transported to the hospital and remains in police custody. Authorities have stated that the accused was known to the victims and that there are no further concerns for public safety. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple units, including the Major Crime Unit and the Family Protection Unit, involved in the case.

 

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A press conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Atlantic Time today, where police are expected to provide further updates on this tragic incident.

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(Update) Sudden death investigation Lancaster Ave

Story harvested From SJPD

Update: January 02, 2025, 3:05 p.m. 

An arrest has been made as a result of an ongoing investigation by the Saint John Police Major Crime Unit. 

On January 02, 2025, a 26-year-old man was taken into custody for murder. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on January 03, 2024. 

Police have confirmed that the victim and accused were known to each other. 

The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their tips during this investigation as well as members of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force for their assistance in this investigation. 

Together, a safe, secure, healthy community.  

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File: 24-9567 

The Saint John Police are seeking information in relation to a sudden death investigation.  

It is reported that: 

On Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at approximately 4:10 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the call of an unconscious individual laying on the road in the 600-block area of Lancaster Ave. 

The victim, identified as Nicsy Arboleda Rodriguez, is a 30-year-old resident of Saint John, who was discovered on the ground severely injured. Emergency first aid was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Forensic Services and Major Crime were called to investigate. 

An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the cause of death.  

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that video footage of the incident at the time it occurred. 

Anyone with information about the incident 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.  

The Saint John Police extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.  

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

For Media Related Inquiries, please email sjpfnews@saintjohn.ca.

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Police are seeking the public’s assistance

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in three Hit and Run Investigations

 

File: 24-8238

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at approximately 12:17 p.m., police responded to the 100-block of Adelaide Street for a motor vehicle collision.

It is reported that:

A white Cadillac sedan seen travelling south had collided with a black Volkswagen Jetta in the 100-block of Adelaide Street. The driver of the Jetta was sitting parked in their vehicle during the collision but was not injured.

The Cadillac continued to travel towards Main Street colliding with an unoccupied blue Mazda 3 also parked in the 100-block of Adelaide Street.

It was later reported that a red Mazda 5 also parked and unoccupied in the same area was damaged.

The driver of the Cadillac was described as an older Caucasian man with a white beard and white hair. The Cadillac sustained damage to the passenger side of the vehicle, including a broken cover on the passenger side mirror.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has video footage of the incident at the time it occurred.

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

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Update: Shooting Investigation

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Update: October 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m.

On Monday, October 28, 2024, the accused was arrested without incident and remains in custody. He was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during the arrest.

The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

 

File: 24-8134

The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Rye Watt, who is wanted in relation to a weapons offense investigation.

It is reported that:

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at approximately 8:44 p.m., police responded to a report that someone was shot in the 10-block of Richmond Street.

On arrival, officers located a 28-year-old man who had allegedly been shot. He was transported to the hospital and treated for serious injuries.

The Saint John Police Major Crime Unit were called to investigate. The scene was searched by patrol officers, a canine unit, as well as a member of the Forensic Identification section.

21-year-old Rye WATT is wanted in connection with this incident as a result of the investigation conducted by Saint John Police. WATT is also wanted in relation to a Canada-Wide warrant for being unlawfully at large that was issued on October 26, 2024.

Watt is described as approximately 5’7 inches tall, 150 lbs. He has brown hair, thick eyebrows, and a thin moustache/goatee.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has dash-cam or video surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.

Police are warning the public to not approach the suspect. 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.

The Saint John Police Force would like to thank the public for their assistance.

For more news, visit News | Saint John Police Force