(St. John’s, NL), November 10, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a male after an assault of a police officer in St. John’s last night.

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at approximately 9:20 pm, RNC OPS responded to a report that a police officer had been assaulted in the west end of St. John’s. Responding officers were advised that an RNC officer, operating within a specialized unit, had been assaulted by a male inside a public facility in the west end of St. John’s. The officer did not sustain any injury.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 20-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer. The accused 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