(St. John’s, NL), December 2, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Operational Patrol Services (OPS) have arrested wanted person Craig LYNCH.

On December 1, 2022 at approximately 6:15 pm, RNC CID along with members of OPS located and arrested Craig LYNCH after an extensive search and request for public assistance.

A warrant of arrest was issued for LYNCH following an incident on November 30, 2022, where an RNC officer was assaulted by LYNCH, using an ATV as a weapon. The officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the assault.

LYNCH was held in custody held to appear in Provincial Court on the following charges:

–       Assaulting peace officer with weapon, causing bodily harm

–       Resisting a Peace Officer

–       Failure to Comply with Release Order

–       Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance

–       Fail to Stop at the Scene of an Accident

The RNC would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter and ask 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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File # 2022-67342

 

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