(St. John’s, NL), March 22, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have arrested a youth following a disturbance at a residence in St. John’s.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 4:45pm, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in progress at a residence located in the west end of St. John’s. On arrival to the home, the officers located a male and female with minor injuries. A 16-year-old male, believed to be responsible for the injuries, remained inside the home. A short time later, the officers at the scene arrested the youth.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 16-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and resisting arrest. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.

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 # 2022-14145

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