File: 25-2880237
The Saint John Police have made an arrest in relation to an incident of intimate partner violence.
It is alleged that:
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police responded to a 911 call on Harrington Street. A 26-year-old female stated she was assaulted by her 25-year-old boyfriend.
Patrol members immediately began to search the area attempting to locate the suspect.
At 10:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on the lower west side and located the suspect. The suspect was arrested without incident.
Incident to arrest, police located and seized the following; 2 baggies containing cocaine, a loaded berretta handgun and scales. The estimated street value of the cocaine is $13, 900.
The suspect was held in custody and appeared in court on October 16, 2025, and was subsequently remanded until October 30, 2025.
He has been charged with the following:
- Assault, section 266 (a) CCC
- Assault, choke, section 267 (c) CCC
- Fail to comply with an order, section 811.CCC
- Possession of firearm while prohibited, section 117.01CCC
- Possession of a weapon dangerous for purpose dangerous to public peace, section 88(2) (a) CCC
- Carry a concealed weapon, beretta handgun, section 90 (2)(a) CCC
- Possession of a restricted weapon without being a holder of a licence, section 91(2) CCC
- Occupant of a motor vehicle in which he knew there was a firearm, section 94 (1) CCC
- Possess a loaded restricted firearm, section 95 (2) (a) CCC
- Possession for th epurpose of trafficking cocaine, section 5 (3) (a) CDSA
- Utter threats, section 264.1 (1) (a) CCC
If you are a victim of domestic violence and you need help, please reach out. If you are in immediate danger, do not hesitate- call 911.
Please refer to the references below for further information regarding the support available to you.
Domestic Violence (information and support services)
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