18-year-old man arrested in connection with firearm-related incident

October 28, 2024
Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick

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An 18-year-old man from Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B., has been arrested following a firearm-related incident in Grand Bay-Westfield, N.B.

On October 24, 2024, at approximately 5:25 p.m., members of the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP responded to a complaint of a man with a firearm on River Valley Drive in Grand Bay-Westfield.

When police arrived at the scene, they were able to quickly identify a person of interest. Shortly after, the 18-year-old man was arrested without incident near his parked vehicle. A firearm was also seized as part of the investigation.

The man was later released on conditions pending a future court appearance.

At the time, police believed the incident to have been isolated, and that there was no danger to the general public. No one was injured at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Sgt. Ben Comley
Grand Bay-Westfield Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
506-757-1020
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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