N.B. RCMP seizes loaded shotgun, two stolen ATVs in Summerville

An RCMP vehicle is pictured. (CTV Atlantic / Melanie Price)

A 44-year-old man is facing firearms charges after New Brunswick police seized a loaded shotgun and two stolen ATVs from a Summerville residence as part of a theft investigation on April 2.

Police executed a search warrant at a Milkish Creek Road residence and seized:

• six firearms, including a loaded shotgun
• two stolen ATVs
• a motorcycle
• a trailer
• a quantity of what is believed to be cocaine
• thousands of dollars worth of tools

Police arrested a 44-year-old man and a 25-year-old man, both from Summerville, at the scene. The 25-year-old was later released from custody on conditions.

Frederick (BJ) Raynes, 44, appeared in Saint John Provincial Court on Tuesday to face charges of:

• five counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000
• unsafe storage of firearms
• unauthorized possession of firearms
• breach of a probation order

Raynes is scheduled to return to court on April 23.

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