Man charged following disturbance involving multiple weapons

June 12, 2026 - York Mills, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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The New Brunswick RCMP has charged a 47-year-old man from Harvey, N.B., following a disturbance-related call for service at a residence near Harvey, York County, N.B.

On June 6, 2026, at approximately 8:43 a.m., members of the West District RCMP responded to a disturbance near the 3000 block of Route 3 in York Mills. 

When police arrived at the scene, they located a 47-year-old intoxicated man outside the residence causing a disturbance. He began to approach police with an edged weapon, at which point a conductive energy weapon (taser) was unsuccessfully deployed by police. 

The man then proceeded to enter the residence, where he barricaded himself inside before displaying a firearm to police officers. 

As a precautionary measure, a containment area was established. The RCMP’s Emergency Response Team, Tactical Armoured Vehicle, Police Dog Services, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Explosives Disposal Unit, and an RCMP Crisis negotiator attended the scene. At approximately 4 p.m., members of the Emergency Response Team arrested the man inside the residence without incident. 

On June 8, 2026, 47-year-old Jeremy Drysdale appeared in Fredericton Provincial Court and was charged with:

-Pointing a firearm
-Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
-Assault with a weapon
-Uttering threats
-Resisting and obstructing a police officer
-Mischief under $5000

He was remanded into custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing via tele-remand on June 25, 2026. 

The incident did not meet the criteria for an Alert Ready; however, the New Brunswick RCMP is always prepared to issue an Alert Ready should there be a need.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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