(St. John’s, NL), August 10, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) made an arrest overnight following a disturbance in St. John’s.

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, just after 3:00 am, The RNC OPS responded to a report of an ongoing disturbance at a residence in the city center of St. John’s. On arrival, responding officers located a woman who had sustained non-life threatening injuries. Officers also located a man believed to be involved in the disturbance.

As a result of an investigation, a 46-year-old man from St. John’s was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats. 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