(St. John’s, NL), November 10, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) made an arrest following a report of threats last night.

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at approximately 8:30 pm, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a reports of uttering threats in the Cape St. Francis area. Responding officers received information that a male had received threats to cause harm from an individual known to them.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 58-year-old male from Pouch Cove was charged with uttering threats. The accused was released on conditions to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

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