(St. John’s, NL), August 27, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a man yesterday after receiving a report of uttering threats in the downtown area of St. John’s.

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at approximately 4:45 pm, The RNC OPS responded to a report of uttering threats in the downtown area of the capital city. A short time after arriving in the area, responding officers located a man in the area who was identified as the suspect.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 27-year-old man from St. John’s was arrested and charged with uttering threats and breaching a court order. He was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

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