(St. John’s, NL), December 2, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) have made an arrest in connection with an assault in St. John’s last night.

On Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at approximately 9:00 pm, officers with the RNC OPS responded to the area of Lemarchant Road in St. John’s in relation to a report of an assault that had just occurred. On arrival, officers located a female with visible injuries.

A short time later, as a result of an investigation in to the event, responding officers arrested and charged a 46-year-old male from St. John’s with assault with a weapon and failure to comply with court orders. The accused 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