(St. John’s, NL), March 28, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services Division made an arrest in connection with an assault with a weapon in Mount Pearl last night.

On Monday, March 27, 2023, at approximately 11:25 pm, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in the roadway in the Dunn’s Road area of Mount Pearl. On arrival, officers determined that a female wielding a shovel attacked another female.

As a result of an investigation into the event, a 26-year-old female from Mount Pearl was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, property damage and failure to comply with a court order. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request that anyone with 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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File # 2023-15177

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca