(St. John’s, NL), March 30, 2022– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) made an arrest following a disturbance in the east end of St. John’s yesterday.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at approximately 3:45 pm, RNC OPS responded to a report of a disturbance in progress at an east end St. John’s residence. On arrival, patrol officers located the individuals involved in the event inside the home.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, an 18-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with assault and uttering threats. 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 to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit nlcrimestoppers.comor use the P3Tips app.

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File #2022-14559

 

James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658