A Saint John police sergeant has had his criminal case brought to an end after Crown prosecutors decided to withdraw two charges that had been levelled against him by a police oversight body. The Crown withdrew charges on Jan. 8 of sexual assault and breach of public trust that had been laid against the officer last November by the Serious Incident Response Team. Defence lawyer Nathan Gorham said Crown prosecutors informed him the charges against his client would be withdrawn because they didn't believe there was a likely probability of conviction. CBC News asked the Department of Justice for an interview about the decision by Crown prosecutors, but did not receive one. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWhile the criminal case against the officer has ended, a Police Act investigation against him will continue, Saint John police Staff Sgt.

Source: CBC News January 21, 2026 18:13 UTC