Wanted federal inmate arrested in wooded area for drug trafficking: Saint John police

Police in Saint John, N.B., say they seized these items after arresting three people on April 11, 2025. (Saint John Police Force)

The Saint John Police Force says it arrested three people last week, including a wanted federal inmate, in connection with a two-month drug trafficking investigation.

Police allege those arrested were living in a wooded area of Saint John and trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Officers also seized the following items, according to a news release from the force:

• a loaded sawed-off shotgun
• a sawed-off .22 calibre rifle
• a quantity of crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl (with a street value of more than $37,000)
• a bullet proof vest
• Canadian currency

Jennifer Ross, 44, appeared in court and was released with a future court date.

She has been charged with possession of cocaine and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Bruce Marion, 49, remains in custody.

He has been charged with:

• unauthorized possession of a firearm
• possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
• possession of a firearm contrary to an order
• being unlawfully at large
• possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
• possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
• possession of property obtained by crime

Steven Cyr, 42, was scheduled to appear in provincial court for a bail hearing on Monday.

He has been charged with:

• possession of a firearm contrary to an order
• unauthorized possession of a firearm
• possession of a firearm contrary to an order

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