(St. John’s, NL), August 4, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest last night after responding to a disturbance at a St. John’s residence.

RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to the area of Empire Avenue in St. John’s around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023, following a report of a disturbance at a residence. On arrival, officers located two females who were believed to be involved in the event.

As a result of an investigation of the event, a 24-year-old female from St. John’s was arrested and charged with uttering threats to cause harm. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court today.

Anyone with information to assist investigators is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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 File # 2023-44292

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca