Investigation
Allegations of Theft Committed by RCMP Officer
Date Published: 2025-04-24
Province: New Brunswick
Police Agency: RCMP J Division
Summary
On July 27, 2023, the RCMP executed a search warrant at the Affected Party’s (AP) residence in Rosedale, NB, and seized a firearm and money in the form of cash, along with other evidence. The AP and his common law partner were charged with firearms offences. One of the officers involved in the file, the Subject Officer (“SO”) was the exhibit custodian (Director’s note: an exhibit custodian is a police officer who is responsible for the administration, management, storage, documentation, security and disposal of evidence).
The SO was charged in Fall 2024 with multiple criminal offences. These charges were related to other criminal investigations. As a result, the firearms charges involving the AP and his partner were dropped due to the SO’s involvement as exhibit custodian.
On November 28, 2024, the AP contacted the RCMP to retrieve the items seized during the July 27, 2023, search. He was advised that $120 cash was seized and would be returned. The AP stated that $1200 was seized. As a result of the allegation, the RCMP contacted SiRT on December 3, 2024.