(St. John’s, NL), January 24, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest following a lengthy containment after a disturbance in Torbay yesterday.

On Sunday, January 23, 2022, at approximately 6:50 am, the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a potentially armed male in the area of Gosse’s Lane in Torbay. Shortly after arrival to the area, responding officers determined the suspect male was inside a residence on Gosse’s Lane. Officers proceeded to contain the property, attempting communication with the individual.

Just before 3:30 pm, officers entered the home and took the male in to custody without incident. Officers remained at the scene continuing the investigation.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 36-year-old male from Torbay was charged with assault, breach of a court order, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, discharging a firearm, and other firearms offences. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court on the matter.

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 provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2022-3508

 

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