(St. John’s, NL), May 10, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest and seized a number of illegal firearms in St. John’s last week.
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at approximately 11:30 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a residence on Durdle Drive in the Goulds area of St. John’s after receiving a report of a weapons offence which had just occurred. Responding officers determined that a male had entered the home with a firearm, and had left the location prior to police arrival. It was believed that the male had forced a female, known to the male, to accompany him in leaving the area in a vehicle.
The RNC Criminal Investigation Division were engaged to investigate the event, with RNC OPS providing support.
At approximately 5:30 pm, RNC OPS located the suspect male operating a vehicle, with the female in the passenger seat, in the center city area of St. John’s. The male was taken in to police custody without incident. The female had not sustained any injuries.
As a result of the investigation in to the event, a 25-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and other firearms related offences. Through the course of the investigation, officers seized a variety of weapons, including several illegal firearms, cross-bows, bear spray, smoke bombs, brass knuckles, firearm accessories and ammunition. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.
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 # 2022-21246
Cst. James. C. Cadigan #775
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