(St. John’s, NL), November 17, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) and Major Crime Unit (MCU) made an arrest following an investigation following a report of intimate partner violence in St. John’s.

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, at approximately 8:00 pm, officers with the RNC OPS responded to a residence in the downtown area of St. John’s after receiving reports that a disturbance had occurred. On arrival, responding officers located a male and a female inside the home, observing that the female had visible injuries. Officers also determined that the male was carrying a concealed weapon while communicating with police.

The RNC MCU and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) were engaged to support the investigation by RNC OPS.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 27-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with assault, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, choking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and resisting arrest. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the 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.

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