RCMP Seize 26 Stolen Vehicles and Weapons in Moncton Raid

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

A major police operation in Moncton, New Brunswick has led to the seizure of dozens of stolen vehicles, firearms, prohibited weapons, suspected drugs, and cash. A 55-year-old Moncton man, identified as Kevin Trites, has been charged with multiple offences following a large-scale search of a residence and property on Ronald Avenue.

The investigation, led by the Codiac Crime Reduction Unit – Property Crime (CRU-PC), began in January 2026 and focused on stolen property in the Greater Moncton Area. On June 2, 2026, at around 5 a.m., officers executed a search warrant at the Ronald Avenue location, resulting in what police describe as one of the largest seizures of stolen property they have undertaken in the region.

Section 2: Official Details of the Incident

The Codiac CRU-PC, with support from multiple specialized units and partner agencies, executed a comprehensive search warrant at a residence and surrounding property on Ronald Avenue in Moncton. Numerous RCMP units were involved, including:

• Codiac Regional RCMP
• Emergency Response Team
• RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
• Digital Forensics Service
• Police Dog Services
• Codiac Criminal Intelligence Unit
• New Brunswick Integrated Enforcement Unit
• Specialized Policing Services

To safeguard nearby residents and responding officers, the New Brunswick RCMP Tactical Support Group and several external partners were also deployed, including:

• Members of Justice and Public Safety
• Moncton Fire Department (Fire Prevention Division)
• N.B. SPCA
• N.B. Power
• N.B. Department of Environment
• Équité Association, providing expert vehicle identification support

Items Seized During the Search

During the three-day execution of the warrant, police report seizing:

• 26 stolen vehicles
• 13 firearms
• 4 prohibited weapons
• Approximately 1 kg of suspected cocaine
• Canadian currency

A 55-year-old man from Moncton was arrested at the scene. He sustained minor injuries during the arrest, was transported to hospital, and received medical treatment. The Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been engaged and is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

Accused and Criminal Charges

Later on June 2, 2026, Kevin Trites, 55, of Moncton, appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was initially charged with:

• 4 counts of possession of property obtained by crime

He was remanded into custody. On June 5, 2026, he reappeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with an additional 38 offences, including:

• 25 counts of possession of property obtained by crime, over $5,000
• 4 counts of weapons possession contrary to a court order and fail to surrender authorization
• 3 counts of possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
• 1 count of trafficking in property obtained by crime over $5,000
• 1 count of unauthorized possession of a firearm
• 1 count of unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
• 1 count of unsafe storage of a firearm
• 1 count of possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized
• 1 count of possession of a prohibited weapon while knowing possession is unauthorized

He was again remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court for a bail hearing on June 8, 2026. The RCMP state that the investigation remains active.

The public is reminded that information about suspected criminal activity in any community, whether in New Brunswick or elsewhere in Canada, contributes to broader safety analysis like the national crime trends and news coverage provided by CrimeCanada.ca, as well as local statistics such as those available for communities like New Credit (Part) 40A crime and safety data.

How the Public Can Help

The RCMP emphasize that community reporting is essential to reducing and preventing property crime, drug trafficking, and weapons offences. Anyone with information about suspected illegal activity in their neighbourhood is urged to contact their local police or provide tips anonymously through:

• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• P3 Mobile App (secure tip submission)
• Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how property crime, stolen vehicles, weapons offences, and drug activity can intersect to create serious safety risks for residents in New Brunswick. Large stolen property operations can fuel other criminal activity, including violent crime and organized trafficking, which is why coordinated enforcement actions like this are so significant for community safety.

Residents in and around Moncton should remain attentive to unusual activity on residential and commercial properties, such as frequent vehicle turnover, altered vehicle identification numbers, or vehicle storage that appears suspicious or unmanaged. Reporting suspicious behaviour early to police or anonymously through Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) can help disrupt similar operations before they expand. At CrimeCanada.ca, our mission is to support safer communities by connecting official police alerts with clear, accessible safety information so the public can make informed decisions and contribute to crime prevention efforts.

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.