(St. John’s, NL), April 3, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest following a disturbance at a residence in St. John’s yesterday.

On Sunday, April 2, 2023, at approximately 5:00 pm, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance that had just occurred at a residence located in the east end of St. John’s. On arrival, officers located a male who had sustained minor injuries, believed to be a result of an assault.

Following an investigation in to the event, a 48-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with assault. The accused was released to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The 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 # 2023-16255

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