Court documents obtained by CBC News show Todd John Lewis was charged earlier this year with owning a restricted firearm and carrying it in a careless manner, among other weapons charges. RMCP say they are still looking for the 36-year-old who escaped from a jail southeast of Moncton on Feb. 12.
Court documents reveal Todd John Lewis was previously banned from owning firearms for life
Katelin Belliveau · CBC News
· Posted: Feb 24, 2026 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 2 hours ago
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Court records show Todd John Lewis was charged with nine weapon-related charges on Jan. 20 in Moncton. (N.B. RCMP)
A man still on the run after RCMP say he escaped a jail northeast of Moncton earlier this month was previously charged with nine weapon-related charges, including carrying a restricted handgun and possessing a knife for dangerous purposes, court documents reveal.
Todd John Lewis, of Moncton, jumped the fence of the Southeast Regional Correctional Centre in Shediac the evening of Feb. 12 and fled on foot toward nearby Route 15, according to RMCP.
Police said they were informed of the escape more than six hours after it happened,
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