(St. John’s, NL), May 12, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services arrested a male after responding to a disturbance in the downtown area of St. John’s overnight.

On Thursday, May 12, 2022, at approximately 12:45 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a residence located in the downtown area of St. John’s in relation to an ongoing disturbance. On arrival, officers located a female at the residence with multiple visible injuries. Responding officers located a male outside the home attempting to flee the area, and were able to take him in to custody without incident.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 28-year-old male from St. John’s was charged with assault, choking and property damage. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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File # 2022-22675

 

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