One man charged following drug investigation

A 22-year-old man from Bayside, N.B. has been charged following a drug investigation in the community.

On November 27, 2025, at approximately 2:05 p.m., members of the St. Stephen RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 127 in Bayside. During the search, police seized ammunition, drugs, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. A 22-year-old man from Bayside was arrested at the scene without incident.

On November 28, 2025, 22-year-old Miles Burton Junior Johnson appeared in Saint John Provincial Court and was charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, unsafe storage of firearms and failure to comply with a release order. He was remanded into custody and will return to court on December 1, 2025.

The public plays an important role in helping to reduce, prevent and solve crime, including the trafficking of illegal drugs. Anyone with information about, or who suspects, illegal drug 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.