(Corner Brook, NL), September 7, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) in Corner Brook arrested a male following a disturbance on Broadway.

On Saturday, September 4, 2021, at approximately 1:45 am, RNC OPS responded to the area of Broadway in Corner Brook in relation to a disturbance in the street. On arrival, a male was observed initiating an altercation.

Responding officers advised the male suspect he was being arrested in connection with causing a disturbance. The male did not comply with the responding officers, assaulting an officer before fleeing on foot. The suspect was taken in to custody a short time later by patrol officers.

The patrol officer who was assaulted by the suspect was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation in to the event, a 31-year-old male from Corner Brook was charged with causing a disturbance, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer.

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