RCMP Daily Report: Key Incidents Across Northeast, Southeast and Western New Brunswick
The New Brunswick RCMP handled a total of 318 calls for service between 6 a.m. on April 27 and 6 a.m. on April 28, 2026. During this 24‑hour period, priority calls included serious assaults, sexual offences, break and enters, vehicle thefts, sudden deaths, and situations involving people in mental distress in multiple regions of the province.
This community safety summary highlights notable operational files from the Northeast, Southeast, West, and Codiac regions. While many investigations are still in progress, this overview is intended to keep residents informed about the types of incidents police are addressing across New Brunswick and to support local awareness and prevention efforts.
Call Volume Overview (24 Hours)
Between 6 a.m. April 27 and 6 a.m. April 28, the RCMP recorded:
- Total calls for service: 318
- Priority 1: 11 calls
- Priority 2: 96 calls
- Priority 3: 154 calls
- Priority 4: 57 calls
Operational Files of Note – Northeast Region
In the Northeast, RCMP detachments reported the following significant files:
- Blackville: An assault involving a weapon resulted in two individuals being transported to hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
- Campbellton: Police are investigating a sexual assault. The file remains under active investigation.
- Neguac: A break and enter at a private residence led to the arrest of three individuals. All were released with conditions and are expected to appear in court at a later date.
Operational Files of Note – Southeast Region
In the Southeast region, officers dealt with a mix of public safety, traffic, property crime, and sudden death incidents:
- Richibucto: A suspended driver was stopped by police and issued documentation for a future court appearance.
- Richibucto: A missing person file was opened; the individual was later located safe.
- Sackville: RCMP responded to a person in mental distress; the individual was transported to hospital for care.
- Sackville: A vehicle theft is under investigation.
- Shediac: RCMP attended a sudden death. At this time, police report that no criminality is suspected.
- Sussex: Officers responded to a sudden death; no criminal involvement is suspected based on current information.
- Sussex: A sexual assault file is being actively investigated.
- Sussex: A stolen vehicle was recovered; the investigation into the circumstances continues.
- Sussex: Police stopped a suspended driver, who was issued documents requiring a future appearance in court.
For residents wanting to better understand crime patterns across New Brunswick communities, CrimeCanada.ca also provides detailed resources such as the Oromocto crime statistics and safety trends, which help put daily police activity in broader context.
Operational Files of Note – West Region
In the West region, RCMP detachments reported the following:
- Perth-Andover: Officers conducted a wellbeing check on an individual; police spoke with the person and concluded the check.
- Saint-Léonard: An assault led to the arrest of an individual, who was later released pending a future court appearance.
- Saint-Léonard: RCMP responded to a person in mental distress; the individual was detained and transported to hospital for assessment and support.
Operational Files of Note – Codiac Region
Within the Codiac policing area:
- Moncton: An assault investigation led to the arrest of one individual.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this 24‑hour snapshot of police activity in New Brunswick underscores several key community safety themes: violent offences such as assaults and sexual assaults, property crimes including break and enters and vehicle thefts, and the frequent need for police to respond to mental health and wellbeing concerns. While no public assistance request is contained in this specific release, residents play a crucial role in prevention by reporting suspicious activity promptly, securing homes and vehicles, and seeking help early when someone appears to be in crisis. Ongoing access to transparent data and local crime statistics supports more informed, proactive safety planning for families, businesses, and communities across the province.
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.