News release

One man charged and one arrested following seizure of drugs

August 28, 2025 - Oak Bay, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 32-year-old man has been charged, while a 24-year-old man, both from Campobello Island, has been arrested following a check stop in Oak Bay, N.B.

On August 9, 2025, at approximately 11 p.m., members of the St. Andrews and St. George RCMP conducted a check stop on Highway 170 in Oak Bay, where the driver, a 24-year-old man from Campobello Island was found to be prohibited from driving. He was arrested but later released. The passenger, a 32-year-old man, also from Campobello Island, was arrested for failing to comply with the conditions of a release order and tampering with an ankle monitoring device. He was remanded into custody.  

Subsequent to the arrests, police executed a search of the vehicle and seized quantities of what is believed to be methamphetamine.

On August 10, 2025, 32-year-old Kaleb Mathews, appeared in Saint John Provincial Court and was charged with failure to comply with the conditions of a release order. He was sentenced to 30 days in custody.

The public also plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal drug activity in their neighbourhood is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

The investigation is ongoing.

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