(St. John’s, NL), February 18, 2022– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services made an arrest following a disturbance in St. John’s on Thursday night.

On Thursday, February 17, 2022, at approximately 9:55 pm, RNC operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a disturbance in a residential area of the east end of St. John’s. On arrival, officers located a male and female believed to be involved in the event.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 27-year-old male form St. John’s was charged with assault, and 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 nlcrimestoppers.com.

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