Two men from Kirkland and one man from Debec charged
The RCMP has charged a 41-year-old man from Debec and a 50-year-old man from Kirkland following a robbery investigation in western New Brunswick.
A third individual, a 47-year-old man from East Coldstream, was also arrested in connection with the robbery.
On Feb. 5, at approximately 12:18 p.m., Western Valley RCMP Detachment members responded to a robbery report in a business parking lot on Muwin Lane, Wotstak First Nation. A truck was stolen at the time of the robbery.
Later the same day, a 47-year-old man was arrested at his East Coldstream residence concerning the investigation. He was later released and is scheduled to appear in Woodstock Provincial Court on May 13.
On Feb. 16, RCMP members with the force’s Crime Reduction Unit attended a residence on Route 540 in Kirkland, also in connection with the investigation. A 41-year-old man from Debec and a 50-year-old man from Kirkland were arrested at the scene without incident.
After the arrests, a search warrant was executed, and police recovered a stolen vehicle, unsecured firearms, ammunition, and quantities of what are believed to be cocaine and methamphetamine.
On Feb. 18, 41-year-old Joshua Sterling Trail and 50-year-old Larry Shane Kennedy appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and were both charged with the following:
– Robbery
– Possession of a firearm when unauthorized
– Careless use of a firearm
Joshua Sterling Trail was remanded into custody, and Larry Shane Kennedy was later released on conditions. Both men will reappear in Woodstock Provincial Court on March 13.
The public plays a vital 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.
