The New Brunswick RCMP has requested the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) to review police actions during the transportation of an individual in custody.
On June 29, 2022, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Codiac Regional RCMP arrested a 51-year-old man under the Intoxicated Person Detention Act (IPDA). At the time, the cells at the Codiac Regional RCMP were closed. Members transported the man to the Shediac RCMP detachment cell block. The man was described as agitated and aggressive, and was placed in handcuffs and leg cuffs. While being moved to the cell area, an altercation ensued between the man and four RCMP members. One member suffered a non life-threatening injury. No injuries were reported by the man in custody.
Following further review of the events during the transportation of the man in custody, the New Brunswick RCMP has referred the incident to SIRT for an independent investigation. One member has been placed on administrative duties pending the outcome of the review.
The investigation is continuing.