(St. John’s, NL), January 14, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services made an arrest following a downtown disturbance on Wednesday night.

On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at approximately 7:20 pm, members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the downtown area of St. John’s. Responding officers located a male outside the residence with visible injuries, and observed damage to property inside the home. Officers located another male inside the home who was believed to be involved in the event.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 39-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with assault, property damage, and breaching court orders. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 709-944-7602 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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RNC File # 2022-1995

 

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