(St. John’s, NL), March 22, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have charged a male after receiving a report of an assault in St. John’s

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 8:45pm, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in progress at a residence located in the east end of St. John’s. On arrival to the home, the officers located a female with minor injuries. It was determined that a male had left the home prior to police arrival. Officers located the male a short time later near the home, at which time the male was placed under arrest.

As a result of an investigation into the event, a 48-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with assault. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charge.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist 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 # 2022-14177

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