(St. John’s, NL), August 16, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) laid multiple charges after responding to a report of an assault at a St. John’s business on Friday night.

On Friday, August 13, 2021, at approximately 8:25 pm, The RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance at a business in St. John’s city center. On arrival to the scene, officers located a man outside of the business who was believed to be involved in the event.

As a result of an investigation, a 41-year-old man from St. John’s was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and breach of court order. The man 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