# Fredericton Independent News from the Fredericton region, with a focus on justice issues Page: Feed: --- ## [Drugged-driving suspect released again](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/drugged-driving-suspect-released) _2026-08-19 · Don MacPherson_ Susan Marie Mossop, 47, of Oromocto - accused of harming two people by driving while impaired - failed to attend court Tuesday, prompting appearance in custody Wednesday ## [Oromocto man is no-show on violent charges](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/oromocto-man-is-no-show-on-violent) _2026-08-19 · Don MacPherson_ Mackenzie Alexander Bishop, 32, accused of assaulting woman, choking her, threatening her to keep her from giving evidence against him; judge issues warrant for accused’s arrest ## [Sex assault draws 3-year prison term](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/sex-assault-draws-3-year-prison-term) _2026-08-19 · Don MacPherson_ Victim told Riley Richards, 22, of Oromocto, “six times that she didn’t want to have sex,” Judge Mélanie Poirier LeBlanc said in passing sentence. “One should have been enough.” ## [Knowlesville case was murder-suicide - RCMP](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/knowlesville-case-was-murder-suicide) _2026-08-19_ Major crime unit reports one of 2 men found in rural home died from self-inflicted wound ## [Defendant denies torching park washroom](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/defendant-denies-torching-park-washroom) _2026-08-19 · Don MacPherson_ John Michael Sanford, 22, of no fixed address, to stand trial on arson charge next summer ## [Fatal-impaired suspect found fit](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/fatal-impaired-suspect-found-fit) _2026-08-19 · Don MacPherson_ Brandon Robert Reid, 38, of Fredericton, set to stand trial this fall on charges alleging he caused death of Justine Paul on Oct. 25, 2024, by driving while high, driving dangerously ## [House arrest for trashing church lawn](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/house-arrest-for-trashing-church) _2026-08-18 · Don MacPherson_ Gabriel Longstaff, 23, of Hanwell, led Mounties on high-speed chase, droves others off road ## [Impersonation-for-pills scheme alleged](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/impersonation-for-pills-scheme-alleged) _2026-08-18 · Don MacPherson_ Henry William Anscombe, 49, of Fredericton, is facing indictable charge over codeine ## [Injurious drugged-driving suspect is no-show](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/injurious-drugged-driving-suspect) _2026-08-18 · Don MacPherson_ Susan Marie Mossop, 47, of Oromocto, was supposed to elect mode of trial, enter pleas Tuesday to allegations of driving while high and causing bodily harm, possessing drugs ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lYDWGSQHxa5a) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [UPDATE: Stabbing suspect held for bail hearing](https://ftonindependent.substack.com/p/stabbing-suspect-held-for-bail-hearing) _2026-08-18 · Don MacPherson_ Matthew Boone, 23, charged with assault with knife after Monday morning police operation