(St. John’s, NL), August 16, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a man in connection with a disturbance at a hotel on Friday.

On Friday, August 13, 2021, at approximately 7:30 pm, The RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance at a hotel in St. John’s city center. On arrival to the hotel, responding officers located a woman who had visible injuries.

As a result of an investigation, a 32-year-old man from Sheshatshiu was arrested and charged with assault and breach of court order. The man 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