(St. John’s, NL), May 12, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services arrested a male after responding to a disturbance in east end St. John’s yesterday.

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at approximately 7:40 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a residence located in the east end of St. John’s in relation to a report of an assault that had just occurred. On arrival, officers located a male outside the residence who was believed to be involved in an altercation inside the home. The male was taken in to custody without incident.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 22-year-old male from St. John’s was charged with assault, uttering threats and causing a disturbance. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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