One individual charged following large seizure of stolen property

June 8, 2026 - Moncton, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 55-year-old man from Moncton, N.B., has been charged following a large seizure of stolen property, prohibited weapons, drugs and money, in Moncton, N.B.

In January 2026, the Codiac Crime Reduction Unit-Property Crime (CRU-PC) began an investigation into stolen property in the Greater Moncton Area. 

On June 2, at approximately 5 a.m., Codiac CRU-PC members, with the assistance from members of the Codiac Regional RCMP, Emergency Response Team, RCMP Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Digital Forensics Service, Police Dog Services, Codiac Criminal Intelligence Unit, the New Brunswick Integrated Enforcement Unit and Specialized Policing Services, executed a search warrant at a residence and property on Ronald Avenue, in Moncton. 

To ensure public and officer safety, the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Support Group was deployed along with external partners, including members of Justice and Public Safety, the Moncton Fire Department (Fire Prevention Division), the N.B. SPCA, N.B. Power and the N.B. Department of Environment. Équité Association, an expert in vehicle identification, also assisted with the execution of the warrant. 

During the search, police seized 26 stolen vehicles, 13 firearms and 4 prohibited weapons, approximately 1 kg of what is believed to be cocaine and Canadian currency. A 55-year-old man from Moncton was arrested at the scene and sustained minor injuries during his arrest. He was transported and treated in hospital. The Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been engaged and is reviewing the incident.

Later that day, 55-year-old Kevin Trites appeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged 4 counts of possession of property obtained by crime. He was remanded into custody. 

On June 5, 2026, Kevin Trites reappeared in Moncton Provincial Court and was charged with an additional 38 charges, including:

• 25 counts of possession of property obtained by crime, over $5,000
• 4 counts of weapons possession contrary to a court order and fail to surrender authorization 
• 3 counts of possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Trafficking in property obtained by crime over, $5,000
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
• Unsafe storage of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm when knowing possession unauthorized
• Possession of a prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized

He was again remanded into custody and will reappear in court for a bail hearing on June 11, 2026. 

“This file will undoubtedly be one of the largest seizures of stolen property and one of the most complex investigations Codiac has ever undertaken,” said Staff Sergeant Nicolas Potvin from the Codiac Regional RCMP. “There has been tremendous work on this file over the past few months, with multiple units responding efficiently and working seamlessly together. The search warrant alone took three days to complete, and we are extremely pleased with the results.”

The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal 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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