Update, October 18, 2024: The 18-year-old woman was arrested on October 17, 2024, without incident. She was subsequently released with conditions and will appear in court at a later date.
Two individuals have been charged in connection with a firearm-related incident that initiated an Alert Ready for the Salisbury and Moncton areas on September 16, 2024.
On October 9, 2024, 19-year-old Zander Jones was arrested in Waterloo, Ontario. He was transported to New Brunswick where he appeared in Moncton Provincial Court on October 10, 2024, and charged with discharge of a firearm with intent. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on November 13, 2024.
On October 2, 2024, the 15-year-old boy who was previously arrested appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was also charged with discharge of a firearm with intent. He was remanded into the custody of the courts, and is scheduled to reappear in court on October 15, 2024.
The female youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested in Moncton on September 27, 2024. She was subsequently released on conditions.
Another male youth who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested in Colpitts Settlement on September 16, 2024. He was subsequently released on conditions.
Police are still trying to locate a fifth individual, an 18-year-old woman from Moncton, in connection with the ongoing investigation.
Police also continue to search for a silver 2023 Ford F150 pickup truck. At the time of the incident, it was described as being covered in mud, with possible Nova Scotia licence plate HDC 958.
Anyone who has information on her whereabouts or the vehicle is asked to contact the New Brunswick RCMP at 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.