(St. John’s, NL) September 4, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have charged a man following a report of a break-in at a home in the downtown area of St. John’s.
Shortly after noon on Monday (September 2), a man attended RNC headquarters in St. John’s reporting a break-in at his residence. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) were engaged to investigate the event. It was determined that this was targeted attack.
At approximately 4:50 p.m., RNC CID and patrol services attended a residence in the downtown area where 45-year-old Jason Chafe was placed under arrest in connection with the investigation. Chafe was held in custody in connection with the following charges:
- Break and enter
- Uttering threats
- Assault
- Kidnapping
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 nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2024-59456
James Cadigan, #775
Media Relations and Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658