Crown says resolution possible in Moncton hit-and-run murder case

Charges against a Cap-Pel man accused of killing Javin Melanson in Moncton earlier this yearmay be resolved later this month without going to trial.

Anthony James Miller, 21, faces a second-degree murder charge. It's alleged he killed Melanson, 19, in a parking lot off Elmwood Drive on March 12.

Miller appeared by phone in Moncton provincial court Thursday morning.

Crown prosecutor Sylvie Godin-Blanchard asked Judge Troy Sweet fora two-week adjournment since there is a potential "resolution" in the case.That phrasing often is used to refer to aplea deal.

The prosecutor asked for Miller to be brought to the court in person onAug. 26.

"If it's resolved, I would want the facts to be read," Godin-Blanchard said.

RCMP said in March that police were called to a parking lotoutside Dooly's pool hall at 3:50 a.m. to a report that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian.

Police said investigators determined the driverpurposely struck and killed Melanson.

Miller faces several other charges, including dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and assault with a motor vehicle on Oct.16, 2020.

Melanson's family members declined to comment while leaving the courthouse Thursday.