(St. John’s, NL), April 18, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a wanted person in Paradise last night.

On Monday, April 17, 2023, at approximately 7:10 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS), Police Dog Service (PDS) and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) descended on the area of St. Thomas Line in Paradise in relation to a wanted person. The RNC units collaborated to effect the arrest of 38-year-old Justin JENNINGS of Conception Bay South (CBS) without incident a short time later.

The accused has been held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with several outstanding arrest warrants. JENNINGS is facing charges related to driving offences, drug trafficking and failure to comply with court orders.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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File # 2023-18308

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca