(St. John’s, NL), August 24, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a man yesterday afternoon after responding to a report of an assault.

On Monday, August 23, 2021, at approximately 1:15 pm, the RNC OPS responded to a report of an assault in progress in a residential area of Conception Bay South (CBS). On arrival, officers located a man outside a home who had visible injuries. Responding officers located the other party involved in the event a short time later.

As a result of an investigation in to the incident, a 48-year-old man from CBS was arrested and charged with uttering threats and assault. 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