(St. John’s, NL), October 29, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest in connection with a disturbance in the downtown area of the capital city on Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, around 9:00 pm, members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance in the downtown area of St. John’s. Subsequent to response, a 50-year-old woman was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injury.
Following a prompt investigation, officers arrested a 48-year-old man who was charged with assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and breach of court order. He has been held to appear in provincial court.
The RNC ask that anyone with information which may 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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RNC File # 2020-57877
Cst. James Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658
