(St. John’s, NL), June 9, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with sexual violence offences.

As a result of an investigation by RNC CASA in to reports of sexual violence toward youth, officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Paradise on the evening of Wednesday, July 7, 2021. The investigation was launched in January of 2021 after reports of sexual misconduct.

The 27-year-old man has been charged with sexual interference, sexual assault, making sexually explicit material available to a child, and luring a child. The accused has been released on conditions to appear in Provincial Court on September 21, 2021.

The RNC continue to request that anyone with related information 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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RNC File #: 21-467

 

Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Media@rnc.gov.nl.ca