
Saint John Journal
Published Thursday August 21st, 2008


Arrest
Man flees border, caught in city
ST. STEPHEN - A man who drove through the border without stopping at customs was detained in Saint John and turned over to the Canada Border Services Agency. Sgt. Greg MacAvoy of the District 1 RCMP, said police received the call on Monday and issued an alert with the licence plate number on the man's vehicle.
Accident
Pair escape with minor injuries
GRAND MANAN - The RCMP is investigating a single-vehicle accident on Cedar Heights Road that resulted in minor injuries to two women. Sgt. Greg MacAvoy of the District 1 RCMP said the driver of a truck lost control of the vehicle when a tire slipped off the pavement and hit some gravel. The truck went into the ditch and was seriously damaged.
Investigation
Police looking into ATV fire
ST. STEPHEN - RCMP officers are investigating a fire that burned an ATV Sunday to determine if it was accidental or if anyone was involved. Police received a report of mischief to an ATV on Stillwater Avenue by the owner who informed police that his vehicle was parked in front of his residence and when he looked out his window it was on fire. Sgt. Greg MacAvoy of the District 1 RCMP said police are not sure what the cause of the fire was and are continuing to look into the matter.
Accident
Man falls off bike after hitting dog
ROLLINGDAM - A group of people on motorcycles were out for a ride on Sunday when a dog ran in front of their path. Sgt. Greg MacAvoy of the District 1 RCMP said one man fell off his motorcycle when it hit the dog and he was taken to hospital to be checked. MacAvoy was not sure of the condition of the dog.
Theft
RCMP investigating break and enters
MUSQUASH - The RCMP is continuing to investigate reports of break, enter and theft on Friday. Sgt. Greg MacAvoy of the District 1 RCMP, said two homes near Musquash, one on Highway 790 and the other on the West Branch Road, were broken into. Personal items and electronics were stolen.




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