(St. John’s, NL), January 17, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest in connection with a disturbance at a Corner Brook residence.

On Monday, January 17, 2022, at approximately 1:20 am, the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a disturbance in progress at a residence in Corner Brook. Responding officers located a male with non-life threatening injuries on the property. Another male was taken in to custody inside the home by the officers.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 31-year-old male from Corner Brook was arrested and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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