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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.  

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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.

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File: 24-7921

The Saint John Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with an assault investigation.

It is alleged that:

On Friday, October 18, 2024, at approximately 2:27 p.m., a 57-year-old man was allegedly assaulted in the 100-block area of Waterloo Street.

On arrival, emergency crews located the 57-year-old man who was suffering from a head injury. He was treated for his injuries at the scene by paramedics.

As a result of an investigation conducted by the Saint John Police, the suspect was identified as a 26-year-old man who had left the scene in a black 4-door car. The vehicle and suspect were located a short time later in the area. The suspect was taken into custody following a short pursuit.

The accused was charged with assault causing bodily harm, threats, impaired driving, and driving while prohibited. He was released from custody on an undertaking to appear in court on January 14, 2025.

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