Police operation leads to arrest
A police operation in the Mapledale area on the evening of Feb. 4 led to the arrest of a Woodstock man who appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on Feb. 5.
Shane Lee Dickison, 38, was remanded for a 30-day mental health assessment at the Restigouche Hospital and returns to court in custody for a fitness hearing on March 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Dickison was charged with breach of probation, assaulting another man, two counts of uttering threats, mischief causing property damage to a vehicle, and resisting arrest on Feb. 4 at Mapledale; and uttering threats between Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 at Mapledale. He waived his bail until later.
The RCMP issued a media release on Feb. 4 asking the public to stay away from the Hodgdon Road between Bedell Settlement and Teed Road due to police presence in the area.
210 days in jail for crime spree
Joshua Sterling Trail, 42, of Hartland, was sentenced to a total of 210 days in jail or time served when he appeared in provincial court in custody on Feb. 6. He pleaded guilty to several charges related to a lengthy crime spree last year. Trail remains in custody awaiting trial in April on additional charges.
Judge Karen Lee handed him 135 days on two charges and also placed him on 18 months of probation. He was also ordered to seek counselling and treatment for drug addiction. Trail had a prior criminal record. His pre-sentence report revealed a positive work history. He told the court that when he lost his driver’s licence and was unable to work, his life fell apart.
“I went from a working man to being homeless and on drugs,” Trail said.
Trail pleaded guilty to indictable theft of a motor vehicle in connection with an incident at the Eagles Nest Casino at Wotstak on Feb. 5, 2025, when police received a report about a stolen truck and an assault taking place in the parking lot.
Video surveillance showed that Trail arrived at the scene while an altercation was underway between two other men over ownership of the truck, which had been posted for sale online. Trail eventually drove off in the truck. On Feb. 16, 2025, police located the stolen truck in a Kirkland garage while Trail was on the premises.
Trail also pleaded guilty to fraudulent impersonation for a separate incident on Dec. 9, 2024, at Richmond Corner. The court heard that police discovered a vehicle stuck in a snowbank near the community recreation centre. Trail was asleep inside the vehicle and then gave a false name to the police.
On Feb. 6, Judge Rose Campbell sentenced him to another 75 days after he changed his plea to guilty on charges of driving while prohibited on June 6, 2025, in Woodstock and breaching a release order (ankle bracelet) on July 29, 2025, in Ashland. He was denied bail after that incident.
Trail is still in jail awaiting trial in April on charges laid by Woodstock Police for allegedly breaking into a dwelling house on Charlotte Street to commit mischief, unlawful entry for the purpose of committing an offence, possession of break-in tools, possession of a stolen Blue Cross card, mischief causing property damage to a door, interfering with the lawful use of property, and illegal possession of methamphetamine for an incident between Sept. 6-7, 2024, in Woodstock.
Couple handed 20-month conditional sentence
Nicholas Paul, 47, and his wife, Jennifer Louise Paul, 45, both of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court on Feb. 6 for sentencing after changing their pleas to guilty to multiple charges laid by the RCMP.
Judge Rose Campbell handed each of them a 20-month conditional sentence, including 10 months of house arrest and 10 months of following a curfew. They were placed on 12 months of probation and ordered to register with the federal DNA database. A prohibition on firearms was also imposed. The judge said they must also continue counselling and treatment for drug addiction.
They both pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking for an incident on Oct. 23, 2024, at Neqotkuk. Another charge of trafficking in cocaine was withdrawn by the Crown. The charges were laid following the execution of a search warrant at their residence at Neqotkuk.
Federal Crown Prosecutor Derek Weaver told the court they had 176 ice pills in their possession and four grams of crystal meth, describing them as “low-level, street traffickers,” who began selling drugs to support their addiction.
In addition, Jennifer Paul was also sentenced to 317 days in jail or time served on other charges. She pleaded guilty to being an occupant of a vehicle knowing it carried a firearm (a sawed-off shotgun) for an incident on Sept. 25, 2024, at Neqotkuk. Another firearm charge was withdrawn.
She also pleaded guilty to breach of a release order (no weapons), possession of stolen property (a licence plate), possession of currency obtained by crime, and unauthorized possession of a restricted weapon (a collapsible baton) for the incident on Oct. 23, 2024, at Neqotkuk. Several other charges were withdrawn by the Crown.
Nicholas Paul received 273 days in jail, or time served, on additional charges. He pleaded guilty to driving while prohibited on Sept. 22, 2024, at Neqotkuk; breach of a release order (no drugs), possession of ammunition while prohibited, possession of a stolen licence plate, and possession of currency obtained by crime on Oct. 23, 2024, at Neqotkuk.
Crown Prosecutor Sean Corscadden noted both accused spent several months in remand and were now working to rebuild their lives.
The court heard the couple fell on hard times and got into trouble with drugs, but entered rehab after their release from custody. They are now living in Fredericton and continuing with their recovery. They both apologized to the court for their actions. Both had prior criminal records.
30 days in jail and probation
David Frank Janssens, 26, of no fixed address, was sentenced to 30 days in jail when he appeared for sentencing in provincial court on Feb. 4. He was also placed on 12 months of probation.
Janssens was charged with arson and committing mischief on Oct. 25, 2023, in Woodstock. He pleaded guilty to mischief, and the remaining charge was withdrawn by the Crown.
Beaconsfield man arrested
Marshall Turner, 25, of Beaconsfield, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference after being arrested on a warrant.
He was released on conditions, including a curfew and the requirement to wear an ankle electronic monitoring device. He will be residing in Wilmot and will return to court for plea on March 3 at 9:30 a.m.
Turner was charged by the RCMP with driving while prohibited on Oct. 29, 2025, at Lakeville, and possession of a stolen utility trailer, driving while prohibited and breaking into a barn on Nov. 17, 2025, at Meductic.
Remanded for bail hearing
Joshua Jarrett of Woodstock appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on Feb. 6 and was remanded to jail. He returns to court in custody via video for a bail hearing on Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Jarrett was charged by the RCMP with flight from police, mischief causing property damage to a vehicle, breach of probation and driving while suspended on Feb. 5 in Woodstock; and theft of a truck on Feb. 5 in East Brighton.
Facing sex charge
Henry Bloodsworth, 59, of Beechwood, will appear in provincial court on March 3 at 9:30 a.m. to enter a plea on a sex charge laid by the RCMP.
Bloodsworth was charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident on Nov. 15, 2025, at Upper Kent. He made his first court appearance on Feb. 3 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.
Change of plea
Cody Orland Doherty, 39, of no fixed address, appeared for trial in provincial court on Feb. 6 and changed his plea to guilty on two charges laid by the RCMP. His sentencing was booked for May 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Doherty was charged with committing mischief at Tim Hortons and obstructing police in connection with an incident on May 20, 2024, at Florenceville-Bristol.
Released with conditions to rehab
Emily McSheffrey, 28, of Waterville, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 5 for a bail hearing on four charges laid by the RCMP. She was released with conditions to a rehab facility in Shediac and returns to court for plea on Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m.
McSheffrey was charged with breaking into a dwelling house, mischief causing property damage to a door, two counts of uttering threats and assault involving a male victim in connection with an incident on Jan. 26 at Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation). She was ordered to have no contact with the complainant. She has a prior criminal record.
Returning for plea
Kenneth Lake, 39, of Lansdowne, appeared in provincial court in custody via video for a bail hearing on Feb. 5 after being arrested for breaching a no-contact order. He was released with conditions and returns to court for plea on Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m.
Lake was charged following an incident on Feb. 2 in Lansdowne. At an earlier court appearance, he was charged with assaulting a female victim concerning an incident on Nov. 28, 2025, in Lansdowne.
Sentence pending on two charges
Clay Hargrove, 30, of Beechwood, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 5 to answer two charges laid by the RCMP. The matter was adjourned for plea until Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Hargrove appeared in court on Jan. 19 after being arrested on a warrant and waived his bail until later.
He pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm to another man and possession of a stolen ATV for an incident on Aug. 27, 2024, at Upper Kent, but failed to return for sentencing. He also faces charges of resisting arrest and identity fraud.
On Jan. 13, Hargrove was charged with failing to attend court and breach of probation on Jan. 8. His sentencing will be dealt with after his plea on the newer charges.
Waived bail until later
Grant Rediker, 43, of Oakland, appeared in provincial court in custody via video for a bail hearing on Feb. 5 and waived his bail until later. He returns to court in custody for plea on Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Rediker was charged with breach of a no-contact order, criminal harassment, threatening to put explicit images online and transmitting intimate images without consent, concerning incidents between Jan. 21 and Jan. 26 in Florenceville-Bristol.
At an earlier court appearance, he pleaded not guilty to other separate charges and trial dates were set for May 1 and May 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. A pre-trial conference was also set for March 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Rediker was charged by the RCMP with assault with a weapon (a vehicle), possession of ammunition while prohibited, possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence, careless use of a firearm, being an occupant of a vehicle knowing it carried a firearm, break and enter at a garage, and illegal possession of methamphetamine.
The charges were laid in connection with an incident involving a female victim on March 12, 2025, in Oakland.
Knoxford man awaits trial
Jason Tribe, 41, of Knoxford, will appear for trial in provincial court on April 15 at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to three charges laid by the RCMP. He entered his not-guilty plea at a court appearance via video on Feb. 5.
Tribe was charged with criminal harassment, uttering threats, and breach of a no-contact order on Jan. 13 at Knoxford. He was denied bail when he appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Jan. 29.
Awaiting legal counsel
Nicholas Robert Erikson, 34, of no fixed address, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 6 for monitoring about his trial.
He pleaded not guilty to charges laid by the RCMP, and his trial was set for Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. Another monitoring date was booked for Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. to confirm he will have legal counsel to proceed.
Erikson was denied bail when he appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Sept. 29, 2025. He was charged by the RCMP with breaking into a dwelling house, possession of stolen property and resisting arrest on Aug. 12, 2025, at Oak Mountain. One other charge was withdrawn by the crown. Erikson has a prior criminal record.
Bail hearing scheduled
Brodey O’Donnell, 22, of Campbell Settlement, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 6 to request a bail hearing. It was scheduled for Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m.
At an earlier court appearance, O’Donnell pleaded not guilty to charges laid by the RCMP. His trial dates were booked for May 15 and June 26 at 9:30 a.m.
O’Donnell was charged by the RCMP with assaulting police, uttering threats, and resisting arrest for an incident on July 17, 2025, at Campbell Settlement.
He appeared in provincial court in custody in Woodstock on Aug. 19, 2025, after being arrested on a warrant on charges in Edmundston. He faces another charge of resisting arrest for an altercation with sheriffs at the courthouse on Aug. 19, 2025.
Another charge of breaching his release order (curfew) was laid by the RCMP for an incident on Sept. 26, 2025, at Campbell Settlement.
Break-in on Searle Street
One man charged in a break-in on Searle Street in Woodstock has been released from custody.
Bastian Kitchener Bradbury, 19, of Fredericton, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 5 for a bail hearing. He was released with conditions to a rehab facility near Sussex and returns to court for plea on March 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Bradbury and Michael Ronald McKee of Woodstock were each charged with breaking into a woodworking shop, possession of stolen tools, possession of a stolen vehicle (a Mazda CX5), possession of break-in tools, and prowling at night on Nov. 24, 2025. Bradbury also faces a charge of wearing a mask while committing an offence. Both men are also charged with theft of copper wire.
McKee waived his bail until later and returns to court in custody for plea on Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. The court heard they are also facing other charges in Fredericton.
McKee was also charged with possession of a stolen vehicle for an incident on Nov. 5, 2025, at Bedell. The matter was adjourned for plea until Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m.
In custody awaiting plea
Nicholas Hamilton, 31, of Richmond Corner, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 5 to answer charges laid by the RCMP. The matter was adjourned for plea until Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Hamilton was denied bail on Jan. 15. He was charged by the RCMP with flight from police, dangerous driving, possession of a firearm while prohibited from having it, possession of a firearm without a licence (a shotgun and rifle), transporting firearms in a careless manner, and being an occupant of a vehicle knowing it carried a firearm. The charges were laid following a police chase on Jan. 13 in Lindsay, during which a spike belt was used to stop a speeding half-ton truck.
Charged with trafficking
Jacob Richard Sewell, 34, of Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation), appeared in for trial in provincial court on Feb. 6 after pleading not guilty to drug trafficking charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Sewell was charged with two counts of trafficking in cocaine in connection with incidents on April 24 and May 2, 2025, in Woodstock. His trial was adjourned to June 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of the Crown. The court heard two crown witnesses had left the province and would need to return for the trial.
Wotstak man charged
Travis Martin, 43, of Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation), will appear in provincial court on Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m. for plea on two charges laid by the RCMP.
Martin was charged with unlawful entry at a dwelling house and assault, concerning an incident on Nov. 5, 2025, at Richmond Corner. He made his first court appearance on Feb. 3 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.
Released from custody
Noah Saulis, 24, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on Feb. 6 after being arrested by the RCMP. He was released with conditions and returns to court for plea on Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Saulis was charged with breaching a no-contact order on Feb. 5 at Aroostook. He also appeared in provincial court on Jan. 20 to answer an assault charge. That matter was adjourned for plea until Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Saulis was charged by the RCMP with assaulting a female victim in connection with an incident on Dec. 13, 2025, at Aroostook.
He will also appear for trial in provincial court on Dec. 21 at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to another assault charge laid by the RCMP. Saulis was charged with assaulting another man on June 20, 2025, in Perth-Andover.
Denied bail on eight charges
Brandon Francis, 30, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Feb. 5 and was denied bail. He returns to court in custody for plea on Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Francis was charged with breaking into a dwelling house, possession of a weapon (a knife) for the purpose of committing an offence, indictable assault, uttering threats, breach of probation, and mischief causing property damage on Jan. 10 at Perth-Andover. He was also charged with resisting arrest and breach of probation on Jan. 20 at Perth-Andover.
