(St. John’s, NL), August 24, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest overnight in connection with impaired driving in west end St. John’s.

RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance on Empire Avenue in St. John’s on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 11:15 pm. Responding officers determined that an altercation had occurred resulting in injury to a female resident of the area.

As a result of an investigation into the event, a 34-year-old female of St. John’s was charged with assault, uttering threats, being unlawfully in a dwelling, and breach of court orders. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the offences.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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File # 2023-49125

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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