The New Brunswick RCMP is investigating the death of a missing 27-year-old man from Minto, N.B., as a homicide.
On March 31, 2022, at approximately 7 p.m., the New Brunswick RCMP Major Crime Unit located a body in a wooded area off a snowmobile trail between Minto and Chipman. Members of the West District RCMP, Forensic Identification Services, Police Dog Services, and the New Brunswick Coroner's office assisted with the recovery of the body.
The individual has since been identified as Brandon Donelan of Minto, who was reported missing on January 30, 2022. The investigation has determined the man's death to be the result of a homicide.
As part of the ongoing investigation, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Wasson Road in Newcastle Creek, near Minto on April 4. A woman was arrested at the scene on an unrelated matter and was later released pending a future court appearance.
Police remain in the area as they continue their investigation. Anyone with information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 1-888-506-RCMP (7267). Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.