(St. John’s, NL) September 11, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has laid charges in connection with a firearms offence in St. Johns.
On Thursday, July 11, at approximately 5:50 pm, Operational Patrol Services responded to a weapons offence in the area of Topsail Road and Brookfield Road in St. Johns. It was reported that following a road rage incident, one individual fired a projectile which resulted in damage to two vehicles. The Criminal Investigation Division was engaged to investigate.
As a result, a 22-year-old man was charged with the following offences:
- Intent to cause harm with an air gun or pistol;
- Careless use of a firearm;
- Pointing of a firearm;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- and additional offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused was released on conditions to appear in Provincial Court on November 14, 2024.
Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2024-44229
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658