Update, November 8, 2024: On November 6, 2024, 29-year-old Joshua Gibson appeared in Saint John Provincial Court and was sentenced to 5 years in a federal prison after pleading guilty to 27 charges, including:
- Break and enter
- Theft
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Discharging a firearm with intent
- Careless use of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Assaulting a police officer
This sentencing stems from a number of offences committed in the Little Ridge, St. Stephen, Tower Hill, Oak Bay, Beaver Harbour, Utopia, and other surrounding areas over a 16-month period.
The West District RCMP has arrested two prolific offenders that were both wanted on outstanding warrants of arrest, in the St. Stephen, N.B., area.
On the morning of October 25, 2023, members of the St. Stephen RCMP detachment were following up on a call for service when they located and arrested 36-year-old Jeremy Travis McLeese, who was wanted by police on a warrant of arrest for breaching a conditional sentence order. He was transported to Saint John Provincial Court, and was ordered by a judge to serve the remainder of his conditional sentence in custody.
Later the same day, police located and arrested a second wanted individual, 27-year-old Joshua Gibson, who was wanted by police on five warrants of arrest in relation to charges for theft under $5000, three break and enters, mischief under $5000 and failure to appear in court. He was remanded into custody, and is scheduled to appear in court on October 30 for a bail hearing.
The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. 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.