(St. John’s, NL), August 27, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a male overnight in St. John’s in connection with an assault.

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at approximately 2:30 am, The RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance in a residential area in the center city of St. John’s. On arrival, responding officers located a female with visible injuries.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, shortly after midnight in to August 27, patrol officers arrested a 31-year-old male from St. John’s in the downtown area of the capital city. He was charged with assault and 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 now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2021-43808

 

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