Serving Member Dies Near Rothesay, New Brunswick

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Death of a Serving “J” Division Member

Dear Association Members,

Sadly, news has reached us that a “J” Division member has died.  For the moment, there are few specific details beyond the following article that appeared on the CBC website.  CBC – and a statement from the C.O. “J” Division.

The article is reproduced hereunder, followed by the statement from the C.O. “J” Division.  Perhaps our New Brunswick Division will be able to provide more details as the investigation proceeds.

The condolences of the Association to the deceased member’s family, co-workers and friends are extended.  We wish them great strength through this extremely difficult period.

James Forrest
Director of Communications
RCMP Veterans’ Association 


From the CBC

New Brunswick

RCMP officer died Friday afternoon near Rothesay

RCMP in New Brunswick released a statement Saturday announcing the death of one its officers. 

The officer, who police are not naming, died suddenly Friday afternoon in the Dolan Road area of Rothesay. The statement does not say how the officer died.  “A tragedy such as this raises many questions about the risks of the difficult jobs we do while also facing the same pressures, stresses and challenges as many others,” said Larry Tremblay, assistant commissioner and commanding officer for the New Brunswick RCMP.

Police responded to a “call for service” in the Dolan Road area at 1:52 p.m. on Friday. Few details have been released about the incident since, but it prompted a heavy police presence and several road closures.

At the end of his statement, Tremblay thanked Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick, the Saint John Police Force and RCMP.

“Please keep our member’s loved ones and coworkers in your thoughts, and take care of each other.”


Statement from the C.O. “J” Division (New Brunswick RCMP)

 October 26, 2019
 Fredericton, New Brunswick

Statement

Sudden passing of RCMP member

Below is a statement from Assistant Commissioner Larry Tremblay, Commanding Officer, New Brunswick RCMP

I am deeply saddened to share with you that one of our New Brunswick RCMP members died suddenly on the afternoon of Oct 25, 2019 in the Dolan Road area of Rothesay, N.B. At this time, I am not releasing the name of the police officer, as the member’s family, friends, coworkers and all of us grieve.

It’s important to me that I share this information directly with our communities on behalf of the New Brunswick RCMP. A tragedy such as this raises many questions about the risks of the difficult jobs we do while also facing the same pressures, stresses and challenges as many others. While it is easy to conjecture or speculate on the circumstances, my priority right now is ensuring our member’s family and our employees have access to the services and resources they need at this difficult time. Support is being provided, and I ask that their privacy be respected.

I would like to thank the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force, the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, Ambulance New Brunswick and the Saint John Police Force.

Please keep our member’s loved ones and coworkers in your thoughts, and take care of each other.

Most especially I want to thank our RCMP employees for the work you do each and every day to serve our communities and support one another.

A/Commr. Larry Tremblay M.O.M.
New Brunswick RCMP Commanding Officer


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