RCMP rules out criminality in death of Minto, N.B., man

A sign for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pictured on June 23, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Avery MacRae)

The New Brunswick RCMP has ruled out criminality in the death of a 59-year-old man in Minto, N.B.

Initially, the RCMP were treating the sudden death as suspicious after finding the man deceased outside a residence on Park Street in Minto, shortly after officers received the call at 6:20 a.m. on Monday.

A spokesperson gave an update Tuesday afternoon, stating an autopsy has been completed and police no longer believe criminality was involved in the man’s death.

The RCMP say any further questions or details on the man’s death should be directed to the Office of the Coroner.

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