(ST. JOHN’S, NL), December 1, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services arrested a male following a disturbance in the center of the capital yesterday.

On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at approximately 4:50 pm, members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a disturbance at a convenience store in the center city area of St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that a male was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the establishment. On arrival, officers located the male involved.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 67-year-old male from St. John’s was placed under arrest and charged with causing a disturbance, harassing phone calls, and resisting arrest. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court on the matter.

The RNC request that witnesses or anyone with information regarding this disturbance 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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RNC File # 2019-65361

 

Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658