(St. John’s, NL), April 19, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest after responding to a disturbance in St. John’s yesterday.

On Monday April 18, 2022, at approximately 2:50 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in progress in the Military Road area of St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that a male was damaging property in the area of the Basilica. On arrival, officers located the suspect, who was taken in to custody without incident.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 47-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with property damage, assault, uttering threats, and breach of court order. 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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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658