(St. John’s, NL), July 19, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest in connection with firearms offences in the downtown area of St. John’s this week.

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of firearms offences at a residence on Livingstone Street in St. John’s. Responding officers observed firearms and prohibited weapons inside the home. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) were engaged to support the investigation. Investigators obtained judicial authorization to conduct a search of the property.

As a result of the investigation, 35-year-old Adam YOUNG from St. John’s was arrested and charged with multiple firearm and weapon-related offences, including; careless storage of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition, and possession of a weapon obtained by committing an offence. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the charges.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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 File # 2023-39309

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