(ST. JOHN’S, NL), October 29, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a male at a hospital in St. John’s following a disturbance.

On Friday, October 29, 2021, at approximately 5:00 am, officers with RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance at a hospital in the capital city. On arrival, responding officers observed property damage resulting from the event, and located the suspect in the area.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 41-year-old male from Shearstown was arrested and charged with causing a disturbance, property damage and obstruction of justice. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that witnesses or anyone with information regarding this disturbance 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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RNC File # 2019-58891

 

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