(St. John’s, NL), December 14, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are searching for a wanted person in connection with intimate partner violence in St. John’s.

On December 9, 2021, the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a request for police assistance at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. On arrival, officers located a female in distress outside of the home. The female was transported to a hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Responding officers determined a male had fled the area upon police arrival.

As a result of the investigation in to the event, 39-year-old Gerald CONNOLLY of St. John’s is wanted on charges of assault, assault causing bodily harm, choking, and forcible confinement. The accused is believed to be in the Northeast Avalon region.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist in locating CONNOLLY 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.

See attached photo of the accused.

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File # 2021-67042

 

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