Saint John police have arrested a man who was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant. Dakota Bartlett, 30, was taken into custody on July 8, 2026, according to a news release from the Saint John Police Force.
Details of the arrest
Bartlett was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for alleged violations of his statutory release. He faces charges of assault, theft, and failure to comply with a release order. The arrest was made without incident, police said.
The investigation began after Bartlett failed to report to his parole officer, triggering the warrant. Police did not disclose the location of the arrest but confirmed it occurred in Saint John.
Impact and next steps
Bartlett is currently in custody pending a court appearance. The Saint John Police Force thanked the public for their assistance in providing tips that led to the arrest. No further details are available at this time.
