Between September 22 and 28, 2025, the Saint John Police, deployed dedicated foot, bike, and vehicle patrol teams in the Waterloo Village area of Saint John. The goal of Operation Safe Streets was to increase police presence, proactively address and disrupt criminal activity, and to restore a sense of public safety to the community.
The results of the operation are as follows:
- 26 arrests – 14 of which were drug related;
- 16 traffic stops;
- 9 motor vehicle tickets issued;
- 11 well-being checks conducted; and
- 3 medical assistance calls were attended.
The Quick Reaction Team (QRT) will continue to be proactive in enhancing visibility, familiarity, and enforcement activity as well as, in conjunction with other members, be reactive to specific community needs and issues that arise in the Waterloo Village area and the uptown business district.
The Saint John Police would like to thank the Saint John Police Street Crime Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) which is comprised of members of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, Justice and Public Safety, and the RCMP. We would also like to thank Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN), Mobile Mental Health, and the City of Saint John By-Law enforcement for their efforts and partnership on this operation.
Together a safe, secure, healthy community
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