(St. John’s, NL), January 31, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has made an arrest following an investigation related to intimate partner violence in St. John’s.

On Monday (Jan. 29), the RNC received a report of multiple events that occurred between August 2023 and January 27, 2024, at a residence in the east end of St. John’s.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division was engaged to investigate and as a result, a 22-year-old male residing in St. John’s was charged with property damage, uttering threats, sexual assault, criminal harassment, assault with a weapon, and two counts of assault. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.

The RNC is asking anyone with information to assist the investigation to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

The RNC would like to remind the public that its Intimate Partner Violence Unit is available to assist and support victims of intimate partner violence by advising of available resources, criminal investigation information, and court process support. This dedicated team of officers can be reached directly at IPV@rnc.gov.nl.ca. In a case of an emergency always call 9-1-1.

Additionally, Clare’s Law gives people at risk of intimate partner violence a way to get information about their intimate partner to make informed choices about their safety. A request for disclosure as part of Clare’s Law can be made online.

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File # 2024-57257

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658