Community Safety Alert: Man Arrested After Reported Shooting at Vehicle in Dieppe, New Brunswick
Section 1: Overview of the Incident
The Codiac Regional RCMP have arrested a 35-year-old man from Alberta in connection with a reported shooting directed at a vehicle in Dieppe, New Brunswick. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on March 17, 2026, in the area of Gauvin Street and Thomas Street, and remains under active police investigation.
Police say a motorist reported being pursued by another vehicle, hearing what sounded like gunfire, and feeling impacts on their car. Responding officers located the victim’s vehicle and observed apparent bullet damage to the driver’s side door. A suspect vehicle matching the description provided — a white Mercedes SUV — was later found, and the driver was arrested and has since been charged in relation to the alleged firearm use.
Section 2: Official RCMP Details
According to information released by the Codiac Regional RCMP, the sequence of events and current charges are as follows:
Timeline of the Incident
- March 17, 2026 – approximately 12:13 a.m.: RCMP receive a report of suspected gunshots in the area of Gauvin Street and Thomas Street in Dieppe, N.B..
- A motorist reports being chased by another vehicle, hearing noises consistent with gunfire, and something striking their vehicle.
- Officers arrive and see what appear to be bullet holes on the driver’s side door of the reported victim’s vehicle.
- While searching for the suspect vehicle, officers locate a white Mercedes SUV that matches the description given by the motorist.
- The driver, who was known to police, is arrested without incident. A search of the SUV results in the seizure of quantities of what is believed to be a controlled substance.
Suspect Information & Court Progress
- The accused is identified as 35-year-old Jarrett Mackenzie from Alberta.
- March 17, 2026: Mackenzie appears in Moncton Provincial Court and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. He is held at the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre.
- Shortly after being placed in custody, he allegedly attempts to escape the correctional facility but is quickly apprehended.
- March 25, 2026: Mackenzie appears again in Moncton Provincial Court and faces new firearm-related charges. The initial trafficking charge from March 17, 2026, is dismissed.
Current Firearm-Related Charges
As of the latest court appearance, the accused faces the following charges:
- Discharging a firearm with intent to wound
- Reckless discharging of a firearm
He has been remanded into custody until his next scheduled court appearance on April 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Moncton Provincial Court.
Vehicle Image & Evidence
RCMP have released an image related to the investigation described as a seized car connected to the case:
Request for Witnesses and Video Footage
CRITICAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE REQUEST: The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking residents and anyone who was in the area to help.
If you:
- Witnessed the incident on March 17, 2026, between 12:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., or
- Have dashcam, home security, or mobile phone video from the area,
you are urged to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400.
Police are particularly interested in any information about a white 2019 Mercedes GLC seen in the vicinity of Sorbonne Street and Jeannette Street in Dieppe during this time frame.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), using the secure P3 Mobile App, or submitting a tip online via www.crimenb.ca.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights the serious risks posed when firearms are allegedly used in connection with vehicle pursuits on public streets. Even when such events are targeted and not random, the potential for bystanders to be harmed is significant. Communities across Canada, from larger urban areas to smaller jurisdictions like those profiled in our Sarnia crime and safety statistics, benefit when residents report suspicious behaviour promptly, especially incidents involving vehicles following one another aggressively, loud bangs, or visible weapons.
For residents of New Brunswick, practical safety steps include staying aware of your surroundings when driving late at night, avoiding confrontation if another driver is acting aggressively, and calling police immediately if you believe you are being followed or targeted. If it is safe to do so, note vehicle details such as make, model, colour, and license plate, and head toward well-lit, populated areas or directly to a police detachment. Community cooperation — particularly through sharing video evidence and timely reports — is a key part of our shared mission at CrimeCanada.ca to reduce violent incidents and help law enforcement bring accurate cases before the courts.
Official Source & Community Safety
This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the new-brunswick community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.
Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.