(St. John’s, NL), December 18, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest following a disturbance in St. John’s on Sunday.

On Sunday (Dec 17) at approximately 10:25 a.m., RNC patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance in progress at a business in the center-city area of St. John’s. Responding officers located a male on site who had been assaulted by another male. The suspect male was located nearby and placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old male from St. John’s was charged with assault, uttering threats, and failure to comply with court orders. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC is asking that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 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 # 2023-76059

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