File: 24-4009

Update: June 7, 2024, 6:40 p.m.

Found human remains located in the water near Reversing Falls have been identified as 57-year-old George Touhakis.

The Saint John Police sends our condolences to the family and friends of George Touhakis at this most difficult time.
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The Saint John Police Major Crime Unit, in cooperation with the Coroner’s Office, are investigating the discovery of a body along the Saint John River.

It is reported that:

On Friday, June 07, 2024, at approximately 9:29 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a report of human remains in the water near Reversing Falls.

The Saint John Police and Saint John Fire Department assisted in recovering the remains from the water. The Major Crime Unit, Forensic Services, and the Coroner were called to the scene to investigate.

Cause, manner, and time of death is pending further investigation.

The Major Crime Unit is gathering intelligence on missing person cases.

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 recognizes that these discoveries are extremely difficult on families and friends of missing persons. Our team is working diligently with our partners and forensic experts to identify the human remains.

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File: 24-3977

On June 06, 2024, at approximately 05:48 a.m., police responded to a report of shots fired inside a building on Charlotte Street West.

It is reported that:

Officers arrived on scene and contained the building. Two people were taken into custody.

Members of the Saint John Police Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Services were called to investigate.

Two warrants were executed in connection with the investigation and a firearm along with additional evidence was seized.

A 20-year-old man was charged with possessing weapons dangerous to the public and probation violation. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 04, 2024.

A 22-year-old woman was released without conditions.

The Major Crime Unit continue to investigate. 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: 24-3946

The Saint John Police have arrested a man that was wanted in Fredericton for Robbery and Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

It is alleged that:

On Wednesday, June 05, 2024, Saint John Police received information that a man wanted for robbery and theft of a motor vehicle, may be in the Saint John area.

The stolen vehicle that the man was believed to be driving was located in the 10-block of Winter Street. A 21-year-old man was located nearby and taken into custody for robbery, theft of a motor vehicle and fail to comply with an undertaking without incident.

The man was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on a later date.

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

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File: 24-3836, 34-3841, 24-3872

24-3836
On Friday, May 31, 2024, at approximately 10:48 p.m., the Saint John Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the 300-block of Charlotte Street West. A 36-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving. Her vehicle was impounded, and she was later released from custody to appear in court on a later date.

24-3841
On Saturday, June 01, 2024, at approximately 6:53 a.m., police responded to multiple driving complaints in relation to a vehicle that was driving on its rims in the area of Westmorland Road. The vehicle was located, and a 62-year-old man was taken into custody for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. He was brought to the police station to provide a breath sample and refused. He was charged with refusing to provide a breath sample and released from custody to appear in court on a later date.

24-3872
On Sunday, June 02, 2024, at approximately 7:43 p.m., police responded to a report of an impaired driver in the 4200-block of Loch Lomond Road. The vehicle was located on St Martins Road as multiple officers responded to the area. A traffic stop was initiated by officers and the driver of the vehicle provided a roadside breath test. The 33-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving and brought to the station to provide further samples. He was later released from custody to appear on court on a later date.

The Saint John Police Force would like to remind the public that operating a motor vehicle while impaired is dangerous. It is essential to prioritize safety and make responsible choices to protect yourself and others on the road. If you plan to drink or engage in activities that may impair your ability to drive safely, you should arrange to have alternative transportation. Your safety and the safety of others depends on it.

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

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File: 24-1269, 24-2223, 24-2329, 24-2459 and 24-2826

The Saint John Police has arrested a 38-year-old man for multiple theft and fail to appear investigations.

It is reported that:

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, an off-duty Saint John Police Officer recognized a 38-year-old man in the 700-block of Manawagonish Road.

The man was wanted for several outstanding charges including Theft, Fail to Appear and Assault PO. While the member maintained visual on the suspect, he contacted other on-duty officers to make their way to the area.

While waiting for additional police officers to arrive the suspect spotted the off-duty member and attempted to flee. A brief struggle ensued, and the suspect was taken into custody with the assistance of additional officers who arrived on scene.

He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, May 31, 2024.

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