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Belle-Baie Police Force

PRESS

The Belle-Baie Police Force uses its press release and Facebook pages to alert, educate, and advise the public on significant local safety matters. In July 2026, the force officially transitioned to its new name and logo to reflect its expanded mission of protecting more than 5,000 additional residents across the entire municipal territory of Belle-Baie. Updates on this page frequently cover high-priority events, including:

  • Public Safety Alerts: Assistance in identifying suspects, such as drivers in hit and run incidents or traffic enforcement updates.
  • Operational Successes: Reports on search warrants, drug seizures, and criminal investigations.
  • Administrative Milestones: Announcements regarding leadership changes, such as the upcoming retirement of Chief Roger Clavet and the appointment of Mathieu Richard as his successor, as well as progress on the construction of a new headquarters.
  • Community Education: Guidance on new laws and preventative measures to help residents secure their property.

For immediate updates, you can follow our Facebook page.

2026-09-08; Back To School

With students heading back to class, our streets are once again busier with school buses, children and families.

Around schools and school buses, slow down, stay alert and respect flashing lights. A few seconds of patience can make all the difference.

Let’s all do our part to help keep our children safe as they head back to school. 💛

Wishing all students, parents and school staff a safe and great school year! 📚

2026-05-30; Homicide

On May 8, 2026, around 3:05 a.m., officers from the Belle-Baie Police Force responded to a medical call at a residence in Petit-Rocher. Upon arrival, the officers discovered a 50-year-old man with an abdominal wound. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance to treat his injury.

On May 22, 2026, the man identified as Serge Savoie passed away at the Chaleur Regional Hospital. An autopsy was performed. The Belle-Baie Police Force considers the death to be a homicide. 

On May 30, 2026, a 28-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the homicide.

On June 1, 2026, Alicia Lagacé appeared via videoconference in Bathurst Provincial Court and was charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault, and breach of probation. She was remanded into custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on June 8, 2026.

The investigation is ongoing. Any other questions regarding the circumstances of the death are part of the current investigation.

HIT & RUN

The BNPP Regional Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run that occurred on Sunday, March 29, at approximately 10:25 a.m., in at the intersection of Principale Street and Rue du Parc in the Beresford's Sector.

The vehicle failed to stop after the collision, continued northbound on Rue Principale, and then turned onto Rue Acadie.The vehicle is described as a dark grey 2011 to 2014 Hyundai Sonata (GLS or SE).

Anyone with information regarding the vehicle or the driver is asked to contact us at 506 542 2666 or N.B. Crime Stoppers / Échec au crime N.-B. 1-800-222-8477.

File number: 2026-723