(St. John’s, NL), September 15, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational patrol Services (OPS) arrested a male following a disturbance at a residence in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips (PC-SP).

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at approximately 10:15 pm, officers with the RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in PC-SP. On arrival, officers located a female at the residence. A male had left the area prior to police arrival. Responding officers were successful in locating the male involved in the event a short distance away from the residence.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 59-year-old male from PC-SP was arrested and charged with assault. He 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