Saint John Police Force

• Outspoken New Brunswick police chief retiring after tumultuous five-year term

  The outspoken chief of the Saint John Police Force is retiring, following a five-tear tenure that was marked by formal harassment complaints against him by several officers.

  Canada

  May 25
  
• 3 charged in Saint John woman’s 2021 death after ‘highly complex’ investigation

  Three people are now charged in relation to the death of Courtney MacKenzie, whose body was found at a home in the city's north end five years ago.

  Crime

  Apr 22
  
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• NB Police Association disputes chief’s claim that complaints were union tactic

  The union representing police in New Brunswick says complaints aimed at St. John chief Robert Bruce last year have not been investigated on their merits.

  Canada

  Apr 11
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• Saint John, N.B., police chief claims officer complaints against him are union tactic

  The police chief in Saint John, N.B., says complaints against him by several unionized officers are “disappointing and predictable.”

  Canada

  Apr 8
• Sergeant with Saint John, N.B., police for 37 years charged with sexual assault

  A sergeant with 37 years of service with the police force in Saint John, N.B., has been charged with sexual assault and breaching public trust.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2025
• Saint John police chief discusses future of force amid harassment claims

  Amidst questions around the leadership at Saint John Police Force and allegations of harassment, Chief Robert Bruce said he intends to continue in his role.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2025
• Saint John councillor wants police commission abolished

  Coun. Gerry Lowe says if the police force was run by the city, council would be aware of the details of workplace harassment allegations against the police chief.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025
• Police force members in New Brunswick file harassment complaints against police chief

  Saint John's police force has said it won’t comment on the complaints because it does not want to interfere with a judicial process.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2025
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• Still no charges in N.B. boys’ killings as suspect remains in hospital

  Authorities say the man, whose identity has not been released, will face two first-degree murder charges once his condition allows him to make a court appearance.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2025
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• Police watchdog investigating after 48-year-old man dies in Saint John, N.B. cell

  Police in Saint John, N.B., say a man has died in their custody after he was detailed for allegedly being intoxicated in public.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023