News release

Three individuals charged in connection with copper wire theft

January 16, 2026 - Clarendon, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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Three individuals have been charged in connection with copper wire thefts in Clarendon, N.B. 

In the early morning hours of January 14, 2026, members of the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP received information of a suspicious truck on a rural road in the community, and there was evidence that the occupants were engaged in a copper wire theft. The vehicle left the scene and headed towards a residence before police arrived.

Shortly after, members of the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP and two New Brunswick RCMP Crime Reduction Units arrived at the residence. Two individuals were taken into custody without incident. Approximately 70 grams of methamphetamine and a small amount of psilocybin was found on their person. While at the residence, police observed several piles of stolen burnt metal and copper.

Later the same day, a third individual returned to the residence and turned himself in to police. He was taken into custody without incident.  

At approximately 8 p.m., police executed a search warrant at the same residence and property. They located and seized the truck that was involved in the incident, approximately 90kg (250lb) of copper wire, weapons, a loaded shotgun, two rifles, and several break-in instruments. 

On January 15, 2026, 37-year-old Kyle Oram of Clarendon, 30-year-old Christina London of Fredericton, and 36-year-old Robert King of Saint John, appeared in Fredericton Provincial Court and were charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

Robert King was also charged with theft of property over $5000, possession of a non-restricted firearm without a licence, and unsafe storage of a firearm.

All three individuals were remanded into custody, and are scheduled to return to court on January 19.

“Copper wire thefts are not just about metal going missing, they pose a serious risk to public safety by disrupting access to 911 and impacting other critical infrastructure,” says Sgt. Ben Comley of the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP. “In areas like Clarendon, where cellphone service can be limited, people rely heavily on their landlines for their safety.”

If you witness suspicious activity near an electrical substation or power poles, contact your local RCMP or police station.

If you have information that could help further this investigation, please contact the Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP at 506-757-1020. 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.

Sergeant Ben Comley
Grand Bay-Westfield Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
506-757-1020