Saint John officer faces assault charges amid internal review
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 3:21 pm
In Saint John, a police officer has been charged with assault following a public complaint. Details remain scarce as the investigation proceeds, raising questions about internal accountability and oversight within the force. Clearly, even those sworn to protect aren’t immune to scrutiny.
A Saint John police officer has been charged with assault following a public complaint. Fredericton police are investigating. The officer is due in court July 3.
ST. JOHN - The police force in Saint John, N.B., says it has charged one of its officers with assault.
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