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Woman wanted on murder warrant in Justin Breau death turns herself into Saint John Police

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Saint John police looking for 6th suspect in Justin Breau homicide
WATCH: Police in Saint John, N.B. are looking for a sixth suspect in the homicide of Justin Breau. An arrest warrant for first-degree murder was issued last week for a woman. This comes as several other people allegedly involved in the murder are set to appear in court this week. Zack Power reports. – Feb 22, 2023

After police in Saint John, N.B., issued an arrest warrant for a 36-year-old woman on a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the homicide of Justin Breau, she turned herself in.

In a Thursday release, police said Sarah Jean Belzil turned herself in and was arrested on the outstanding warrant.

She is currently in custody and is set to appear in court on Friday, police said.

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The Saint John Police Force responded to a stabbing at a residence on Charles Street in Saint John on Aug. 17, 2022, shortly before 4 p.m.

Police said three masked men wearing dark clothing had forced their way inside the apartment, where the 39-year-old victim was stabbed. The suspects then fled on foot toward Garden Street.

The Saint John Police Force responded to a stabbing at a residence on Charles Street in Saint John on Aug. 17, 2022. Robert Lothian/Global News

The Saint John Police Force has previously charged four others in connection with Breau’s murder.

Last month, police also issued an arrest warrant for 28-year-old Evan Louis Tobias on a charge of first-degree murder.

In the Thursday update, police said Tobias “still remains at large” on the warrant for arrest.

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Tobias is described as being six feet tall with a medium build, black curly hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on his left cheek and one above his right eye.

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