(St. John’s, NL), August 16, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a man following response to a disturbance at a home in St. John’s on Saturday.

On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at approximately 11:50 pm, members of the RNC OPS responded to a disturbance at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. On arrival, responding officers identified the parties involved, confirming that a man in the home was breaching court orders. The man was advised that he was under arrest, at which time a member of RNC OPS was assaulted.

As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old-man from St. John’s was charged with assault, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and breach of court orders. He 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