The RCMP in Grand Bay-Westfield is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the theft of approximately $10,000 from a motor vehicle between August 8th and August 9th 2009. The vehicle was in the Hardings Point Campground area when it happened.

The RCMP would also like to advise that a reward of $250 will be awarded to any person who can provide information that would lead to the arrest of anyone involved in damaging the windows of the Church of the Resurrection on August 13th and 15th 2009.

If you have any information on these, or any other crimes, contact Grand Bay-Westfield RCMP Detachment at 506-757-1020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information that leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illicit drugs, you could be eligible for a cash award.

District 3 Kennebecasis RCMP has a new boat which has been named after local constable Jason Porter, who along with his two young children, died in a car crash this past February. District 3 employees were asked to submit a name for the new boat and the name “Porter’s Salute” was the unanimous choice.

“I believe the name embodies the work ethic, dedication and love for the RCMP that Cst. Jason Porter portrayed each and every day he came to work,” says District 3 Commander Inspector Kier MacQuarrie. “He was a valued member of the Grand Bay-Westfield Post and his untimely tragic death, along with his two children, Hannah and Jack, in February, is still very fresh in our minds. We continue to keep Jason’s family in our thoughts and prayers. I believe Jason would be pleased to know we are keeping his memory alive by naming our vessel after him.”

Porter’s Salute will be used for law enforcement on waterways throughout the District. The District encompasses Belleisle Bay, as well as the Kennebecasis and St. John Rivers, a combined distance of more than 320 kilometers.

The Westfield RCMP, Coast Guard, Saint John and Grand Bay-Westfield Fire Departments are continuing a search of the St. John River after a body was reported seen floating in the river yesterday afternoon. A student  getting off the school bus Monday afternoon reported seeing what he thought was a dead person in the river near Public Landing. RCMP boats were launched at Westfield today and are searching the river near Victoria Beach. Fire personnel from Grand Bay-Westfield are searching the shorline in the area. Police say they have no reports of a missing person and the boy may have just seen debris floating in the river but they aren’t taking any chances.