Fredericton first responders searching for man in St. John River Fredericton police are investigating after receiving a report that a man went into the St. John River on Friday night and never came out. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 10, 2021 12:52 PM AT | Last Updated: April 10 Fredericton police are searching near the St. John River after responding to a report of a man who entered the water and never came out.(Gary Moore/CBC) Fredericton police are investigating after receiving a report that a man went into the St. John River on Friday night and never came out. Officers were called to 100 Woodstock Rd., near the Delta Hotel, at about 9 p.m. The Fredericton fire department also responded to the scene.