News release

26-year-old woman charged following assault

January 7, 2025 - Elsipogtog, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 26-year-old woman from Elsipogtog, N.B., has been charged in connection with an assault in the community of Elsipogtog, N.B.

On December 31, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Elsipogtog RCMP received a report of an assault at a residence on Oak Street, in Elsipogtog. When police arrived on scene, it was determined that
following an altercation, a 59-year-old man and a 24-year-old man had been assaulted by a 26-year-old woman.

The 59-year-old man was transported to hospital with what were believed to be serious, non-life-threatening injuries, and the 24-year-old man was not injured. The 26-year old woman was subsequently arrested at the scene without incident, and was later released on conditions.

On January 3, 2025, Josie Hannah Augustine appeared in Moncton provincial Court and was charged with:

• Aggravated assault
• Assault with a weapon
• Breach of probation

She was released on conditions, and will reappear in Moncton Provincial Court on January 15, 2025, to enter a plea. 

Members of the RCMP’s Southeast Crime Reduction Unit, Forensic Identification Services are assisting with the ongoing investigation.

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