(St. John’s, NL), January 6, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a disturbance in the downtown area of St. John’s yesterday, resulting in an arrest.

On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance at a hotel in the downtown area of St. John’s. On arrival, patrol officers located a male and female in the area, determining the male was on a court order to remain away from the female.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 29-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with failure to comply with court orders. 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