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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File: 24-7534

The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Dwayne Richard, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

It is reported that:

On October 4, 2024, a warrant was issued for breaching the conditions of his statutory release. Richard failed to report to the Community Correctional Centre in Saint John as directed.

Richard is described as 6’1, 190lbs, brown hair, and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his right inner forearm “DBD”, Chest “CYNIAH” and right shoulder “MY SPIDER”.

Dwayne Richard is a 30-year-old serving a 2-year, 1-day sentence for convictions of; possession of property obtained by crime – over $5000.00, assault with a weapon, extortion, fail to comply with an undertaking and fail to attend court.

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.

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File: 24-7533

The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Ryan Marr-Melanson, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

It is reported that:

On October 4, 2024, a warrant was issued for breaching the conditions of his statutory release. Marr-Melanson failed to report to the Community Correctional Centre in Saint John as directed.

Marr-Melanson is described as 5’5, 178lbs, brown hair, and blue eyes. He has tattoos on his right upper arm “skull with cap”, right forearm “Led Zeplin symbols”, right wrist “Budweiser”, left hand “MARR” and left calf “broken whiskey bottle”.

Ryan Marr-Melanson is a 33-year-old serving a 4-year, 1-month, 24-day sentence for convictions of; Schedule I/II substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000,00 (X2), motor vehicle theft, dangerous operation conveyance, flight from peace officer, possession of firearm knowing it was unauthorized (X2), possession of weapon contrary to prohibition order, theft under $5000.00, obstruct public/peace officer and offences under provincial statutes of NB.

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.

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File: 24-5798

On September 25, 2024, Saint John Police received information from the London Police Service that a 30-year-old woman wanted for accessory after the fact to murder might be in the Saint John area.

A Canada wide warrant was issued for the female. Following an investigation by members of the Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit, the suspect was confirmed to have been sighted in the 100-block of St. George Street.

On September 27, 2024, members of the Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit took the female into custody in the Mcallister Drive area without further incident.

The accused appeared in court and was remanded. She was subsequently transferred to the custody of the London Police Service.

The Integrated Enforcement Unit (I.E.U.) currently consists of officers from the Saint John Police, Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety.

Together a safe, secure, healthy community

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File: 24-7203

The Saint John Police has arrested a 31-year-old man on a Canada-wide warrant issued for being unlawfully at large.

It is reported that:

On September 24, 2024, a warrant was issued for breaching the conditions of his statutory release. It is alleged that he failed to remain at the Community Correctional Facility.

Saint John Police Patrol Officers located the man near an uptown encampment and took him into custody without incident.

The accused remains in custody.

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

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