RCMP Daily Report: 312 Calls Across New Brunswick (May 12–13)
Between 6 a.m. on May 12 and 6 a.m. on May 13, 2026, the New Brunswick RCMP handled 312 calls for service across the province. These calls ranged from high-priority emergencies to lower-priority reports, reflecting a busy 24-hour period for detachments in the Northeast, Southeast, West, and Codiac regions.
During this timeframe, officers dealt with incidents including assaults, sexual assaults, impaired driving, mental health crises, collisions, thefts, a break and enter, and missing persons investigations. While some matters resulted in arrests or hospital transports, others remain under active investigation. This daily occurrence snapshot helps residents understand the types of risks and public safety issues emerging across New Brunswick communities.
Call Volume and Priority Levels
The RCMP reports the following breakdown of calls received during this 24-hour period:
- Total calls for service: 312
- Priority 1 (highest urgency): 8 calls
- Priority 2: 117 calls
- Priority 3: 130 calls
- Priority 4: 57 calls
Incident locations are listed by the responsible RCMP detachment area, which may not always match the exact municipality name where the event occurred.
Operational Files of Note
Northeast Region
- Chaleur Region – Assault: An individual was arrested in connection with an assault and later released. The person is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.
- Lamèque – Sudden Death: Police responded to a sudden death. At this time, no criminal involvement is suspected.
Southeast Region
- Caledonia Region – Missing Person: A missing person file is under active investigation. No further descriptive details or contact instructions were provided in the RCMP summary.
- Richibucto – Firearm Offence, Threats, Assault: Officers responded to an incident involving a firearm-related offence, threats, and assault. An individual was arrested.
- Richibucto – Single-Vehicle Crash: A single-vehicle collision led to one individual being transported to hospital.
- Sackville – Theft: A theft investigation is ongoing.
- Shediac – Residential Break and Enter & Theft: A home was entered unlawfully and property was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
- Sussex – Vehicle and Pedestrian Collision: A single-vehicle incident involving a pedestrian resulted in the pedestrian being taken to hospital.
West Region
- Oromocto – Sexual Assault: A sexual assault case is being actively investigated.
- St. George – Person in Mental Distress: Police attended a call involving an individual in mental health crisis. The person was transported to hospital.
- St. Stephen – Person in Mental Distress: In a separate file, another individual in mental distress was also taken to hospital for care.
- Western Valley Region – Sexual Assault: Another sexual assault investigation is underway in the Western Valley Region.
Codiac Region (Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview)
- Dieppe – Impaired Driver: A driver was found to be impaired. A 90-day driver’s licence suspension was issued and the vehicle was impounded.
- Dieppe – Assault: An individual was arrested following an assault.
- Moncton – Person in Mental Distress: Police responded to a person in mental crisis. The individual was transported to hospital and the investigation remains ongoing.
- Moncton – Missing Person: Another missing person investigation is in progress. The daily summary does not provide a description, photo, or specific contact number for tips.
- Riverview – Impaired Driver: A second impaired driving incident led to a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
At CrimeCanada.ca, we track these daily RCMP occurrence reports to highlight patterns that matter for community safety in New Brunswick. This 24-hour snapshot shows a mix of violent offences (assaults, sexual assaults), property crime (theft, break and enter), traffic safety risks (impaired driving and collisions), and critical mental health calls. In other Canadian regions—such as rural municipalities like Mayfield No. 406 in Saskatchewan—we see similar blends of property crime, road safety concerns, and vulnerable-person calls. Understanding these trends helps residents recognize that reporting suspicious activity, checking in on neighbours, and driving sober are practical steps that reduce local harm.
For residents of New Brunswick, this type of report is a reminder to secure homes and vehicles, especially in areas experiencing thefts and break and enters; to immediately call 911 if you encounter an impaired driver, a serious collision, or someone in acute mental distress; and to pay attention to RCMP releases on missing persons, which may include photos and contact details not captured in this brief summary. By staying informed and cooperating with law enforcement, communities can lower risks and contribute to safer streets and neighbourhoods.
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.