(CORNER BROOK, NL) – July 14, 2017 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Corner Brook Region has arrested and charged a male in relation to property damage at Western Memorial Regional Hospital. 

On Friday, July 14, 2017 members from RNC Patrol Services were attending Western Memorial Regional Hospital when a male intentionally damaged a water sprinkler head in the emergency department causing extensive flooding.

As a result of the investigation, on Friday, July 14, 2017 a 20 year old male resident of Corner Brook was arrested and charged with one count of Mischief over $5000.00 and one count of Causing a False Fire Alarm.  The male subject will appear in Provincial Court on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. 

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division is continuing the investigation into this matter and anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the RNC at 637-4100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  You can also provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

 

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Cst. Shawna Park #659
Media Relations 

Corner Brook Region
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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