RNC Lay Charges in Connection with Homicide in Goulds

(ST. JOHN’S, NL), March 17, 2021. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have laid charges in relation to the death of 20-year-old Brandon Leftault, which occurred in the Goulds area of St. John’s on April 2, 2020.

As a result of an investigation in to the death of Mr. Leftault, the RNC CID Major Case Management Team arrested three individuals on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

The recommended charges are as follows:

  • 19 year old male – manslaughter, robbery
  • 18 year old male – manslaughter, robbery, public mischief
  • 18 year old male – manslaughter, robbery

The accused were released from custody on conditions, and will appear in Provincial Court on a later date. Investigators do not perceive a risk to public safety relative to this investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and the RNC CID Major Case Management Team are asking that anybody with information which may 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.

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RNC File # 2020-16354

 

Cst. James C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658

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