(St. John’s, NL), April 3, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest following a disturbance in the downtown area of St. John’s last night.

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 8:30 pm, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in progress in the Military Road area of downtown St. John’s. Responding officers located a male in the area who was believed to be involved in the reported disturbance. Officers determined that a warrant for arrest was in effect for the male. The male was non-compliant to arrest, becoming combative, but was taken into custody by officers on scene. An RNC officer was transported to a hospital to seek medical attention following the event.

In addition to the arrest warrant, the 40-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with assaulting a police officer causing bodily harm, resisting arrest and breach of court order. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request 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 # 2023-16284

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