N.B. RCMP officer charged with distribution of intimate images without consent: SiRT

The waiting area of the Serious Incident Response Team, the province's independent police watchdog agency, is seen in Halifax on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

A New Brunswick RCMP officer in Sussex is facing charges following an investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT).

SiRT received a referral from the RCMP on Jan. 29, 2024, regarding an incident that took place on April 28, 2023.

As a result of an investigation, Const. Jonathan Murphy was charged on Feb. 19 with:

- distribution of intimate images without consent

- breach of trust by a public officer

Murphy is scheduled to appear in Saint John provincial court on Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m.

“As the matter is before the courts, and in consideration of the fair trial interests of the accused, SiRT will not provide further comment on the investigation,” reads a news release from SiRT.

SiRT is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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