News release
Two charged following home invasion, assault with a weapon
May 5, 2025
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Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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Two individuals have been charged following a home invasion and an assault with a weapon in the community of Tobique First Nation, N.B.
On April 29, 2025, at approximately 4:34 a.m., members of Tobique RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a home invasion on Main Street in the community of Tobique First Nation. Two individuals forcibly entered a residence and assaulted a 48-year-old man and fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The 48-year-old man suffered what were believed to be minor injuries, and did not require medical attention.
Early in the investigation, two individuals of interest were identified. Police were able to determine that this was an isolated incident, and that the individuals were known to each other.
At approximately 2 p.m. on the same day, both individuals were located in the community and arrested without incident.
On April 30, 2025, 29-year-old Brandon Francis appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and was charged with:
- Break and enter
- Assault with a weapon
- Robbery
- Mischief
- Uttering threats
- Resisting or obstructing arrest
- Failure to comply with a probation order
On April 30, 2025, 29-year-old Morgan Nicholas also appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and was charged with:
- Break and enter
- Assault with a weapon
- Robbery
- Mischief
Both men were remanded into custody.
On May 1, Brandon Francis and Morgan Nicholas both appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and were released from custody with an ankle monitoring device and a house curfew while awaiting their next court appearance. Later the same evening, Brandon Francis cut his ankle monitoring device, and a warrant has now been issued for his arrest for failing to comply with a release order.
If you have seen Brandon Francis since the evening of May 1, or if you have information that could help further the investigation, please contact the Tobique RCMP at 506-273-5003. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The New Brunswick RCMP’s West District Crime Reduction Unit is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Contacts
Cpl. Kristin Foreman
Tobique Detachment
West District RCMP
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
506-273-5003