A 24-year-old Sussex man has been sentenced to four years in prison for drug-related crimes.

Colton Bernard appeared in Saint John provincial court Wednesday.

The charges stemmed from an investigation by members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Southeast District Community Crime Reduction Unit last year.

On June 12, 2025, unit members executed a search warrant at a residence on St. George Street in Sussex. They were assisted by members of the Sussex and Hampton RCMP detachments.

Bernard was arrested at that time.

As a result of the search, police recovered quantities of various drugs, including crystal meth, ICE pills, cocaine and various prescription pills. They also recovered drug paraphernalia, four cellphones, a rifle and ammunition.

He was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Upon his release, Bernard will be prohibited from possessing any firearms for 10 years.

He will also be required to submit a DNA sample to law enforcement.