Richibucto RCMP are looking for any witnesses of a series of incidents in Upper Rexton that led to a man being charged with attempted murder.
First responders were called to the scene on Monday around 9:30 p.m.
Police believe a 59-year-old man was driving in a pickup truck with a 34-year-old woman on Highway 116 when the man physically attacked the woman.
Police say she was able to escape the vehicle but an altercation ensued.
A short time later, the woman flagged down a passing SUV driven by a man, with a woman and four children as passengers.
The woman got inside the SUV as the man got back into his pickup truck.
The truck then rammed the SUV, pushing it off the road and causing it to roll over.
The family was able to get out of the vehicle but the woman was still inside.
The man tried to force his way into the vehicle but the woman fled to a nearby business to call for help.
The driver of the SUV physically restrained the man until officers arrived.
Police arrested a 59-year-old man at the scene.
Everyone else was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and were later released.
“We are looking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed any of these incidents, especially if you have dash camera footage, or any other images,” says Sgt. Maxime Babineau of Richibucto RCMP.
“If you were in the area of Highway 116 and Big Cove Road between 8:45 and 10 p.m. on July 18, please contact police.”
Michael Gordon Augustine, of Elsipogtog First Nation, appeared in Moncton Provincial Court on Tuesday by way of tele-remand and was charged with attempted murder.
He was held in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Friday afternoon for a bail hearing.
Anyone who has information about this incident should contact Richibucto RCMP at 506-523-4611.
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.
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story said the suspect was 46 years old, which the RCMP now say was incorrect. The story has been updated with the correct information.
