(St. John’s, NL), December 28, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) make an arrest following a Break and Enter in Goulds, St. John’s.

On December 26, 2022, at about 11:00 a.m. RNC OPS located and arrested a male in connection with a break and enter in the Goulds.

On December 26, 2022, at about 10:50 a.m. RNC OPS were on scene in the area of Durdle Drive, Goulds following a request for assistance. While dealing with this matter an officer noted a black Honda Civic speeding toward police units in the residential area. The operator of the vehicle refused to stop for police, nearly striking a parked police unit. The operator then fled from police, driving East on Main Road, Goulds.

During this time the RNC received a report of a Break and Enter, which had just occurred, in the area Kieley Drive, Goulds. The suspect vehicle in this incident was a black Honda Civic.

Members of RNC OPS located the suspect vehicle minutes later in the area of Fourth Pond Road, Goulds, and arrested the male driver, 37-year-old John MARSH.

The subsequent investigation led to the recovery of items stolen during the break and enter reported in the area of Kieley Drive.

As a result of the investigation John MARSH has been charged with the following: Break and Enter, Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle, and Flight from Police. MARSH was held in custody to appear before a Judge in Provincial Court.

The RNC would like to thank the public and its members for their assistance and quick action in this investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and RNC requests that anyone with information to assist, or any video footage in the area please contact the RNC. You can contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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File # 2022-72244

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