Brunswick

Former Employee Battles for Justice and Reform After Allegations of Unethical Behavior at Opportunities New Brunswick

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Saint John, New Brunswick — Scott Campbell, a former employee of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), has been engulfed in a prolonged legal battle since his dismissal in 2020, which he claims was due to his whistleblowing on unethical conduct within the provincial economic agency. Now at the heart of multiple legal and administrative proceedings, Campbell’s case highlights significant challenges in the protection and treatment of whistleblowers. Campbell, 54, alleges that his dismissal followed a complaint he made about unethical directives he received while serving as a business development agent. His role involved linking companies to … Read more

New Brunswick Man Convicted in Major Fentanyl Distribution Case

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New Brunswick, NJ — A New Brunswick man was convicted Wednesday on multiple felony charges for his role in distributing large quantities of fentanyl, which authorities say contributed to the opioid crisis in the region. The 52-year-old was found guilty of six counts of distributing the powerful synthetic opioid, highlighting a significant crackdown on drug trafficking in the area. The case against the defendant was built on substantial evidence, including undercover purchases, surveillance, and analysis of his financial records. Over the course of several months, law enforcement agents were able to document multiple transactions in … Read more

Jury Awards $2.8 Million to New Brunswick Man Injured in Rear-End Car Crash

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a New Brunswick man $2.8 million in damages for injuries sustained in a rear-end collision. The verdict in the case of Cano-Amparo v. Ji was reached on August 11 and includes compensation for pain and suffering, disability, impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life. The incident occurred on October 16, 2018, when Jesus Cano-Amparo, then 19 years old, was driving south on Route 27 near Bennetts Lane in Franklin Township. Cano-Amparo was slowing down for a traffic signal when his vehicle was struck from behind … Read more

Southeast New Brunswick Man Chooses to Skip Preliminary Hearing in Grisly Spousal Murder Case

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MONCTON, Canada – A man from southeast New Brunswick has elected to forgo a preliminary inquiry in the case of his alleged murdering and dismembering of his spouse. Roger Hilyard Crossman, 62, faces charges of first-degree murder and improperly interfering with his wife’s body. The incident is said to have occurred on October 12, 2023, in Sackville. During a video appearance in Moncton provincial court, defense lawyer Alison Ménard confirmed that Crossman would be waiving the preliminary inquiry. The purpose of this hearing was to assess the sufficiency of the Crown’s evidence to proceed to … Read more