(St. John’s, NL), February 3, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit made an arrest in connection with sexual violence in St. John’s.

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, the RNC received a report related to sexual violence, believed to have occurred in St. John’s from March to October of 2021. The RNC CASA Unit launched an investigation in to the report.

As a result of the investigation, on January 26, 2022, a 23-year-old male of St. John’s was arrested and charged with sexual assault. The accused was released on conditions to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

The RNC ask that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
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