4 months ago
RCMP Traffic Services East arrests impaired driver crossing on the Bell Island ferry
A vehicle operator traveling on the Bell Island ferry was charged with failing to comply with a demand as part of an impaired operation investigation by RCMP Traffic Services East on Wednesday. On Dec. 31, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an off-duty RCMP officer aboard the Bell Island ferry observed a man they believed to be […]
Read more
4 months ago
Gander RCMP responds to disturbance call, man charged with uttering threats and mischief
Gander RCMP is investigating after responding to a disturbance in progress at a remote cabin near Glenwood early Thursday morning. A 38-year-old man was arrested and faces criminal charges, with additional arrests possible as the investigation continues. At approximately 3:41 a.m. on Jan. 1, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a cabin on […]
Read more
4 months ago
RNC confirms investigation of New Year’s Day shooting
The RNC is investigating a New Year’s Day shooting. On Thursday, around 1:20 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at Buckmaster’s Rotary Park on Buckmaster’s Circle. Responding officers located a 23-year-old male with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for further treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. There’s no information to […]
Read more
4 months ago
Roddickton RCMP impounds unregistered vehicle, tickets driver
A New Year’s Day traffic stop in Roddickton led to three tickets and a tow for a driver operating without a proper licence, registration or insurance. Around 11:40 a.m. on Jan. 1, an officer on patrol in Roddickton observed a vehicle with an expired registration and conducted a traffic stop on Majors Street. The driver, […]
Read more
4 months ago
RNC make arrest, seize firearm following Barachois Street incident
The RNC made an arrest following firearms offences in St. John’s. On Thursday at approximately 10 a.m., police responded to a report of a firearms offence at a residence on Barachois Street. Responding officers contained the residence and cleared it with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit and the RCMP. A male occupant […]
Read more
4 months ago
Bonavista RCMP conducts NYE checkstop, arrests drug impaired driver New Year’s Day
Bonavista RCMP set up a New Year’s Eve checkstop along Route 230, checking dozens of vehicles between Elliston and Little Catalina. The following day, officers arrested a 35-year-old man for impaired operation after a report from a concerned citizen. On Dec. 31, Clarenville-Bonavista District RCMP conducted a checkstop along Route 230 in search of dangerous […]
Read more
4 months ago
Dozens take part in 13th annual Chapel’s Cove Polar Bear Dip
Hundreds across the country plunged their way into the new year, including here in this province at the 13th annual Chapel’s Cove Beach Polar Bear Dip. Participants say it was the coldest year to date for the annual polar dip. It’s all for a good cause funds raised support the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of […]
Read more
4 months ago
Woman arrested for theft by Deer Lake RCMP
RCMP in Deer Lake arrested a 38-year-old woman on Thursday evening after a theft from a gas station convenience store in the town. The woman now faces charges of theft and breach of her conditions. At approximately 6:37 p.m. on Jan. 1, police responded to a theft from a convenience store on Upper Nicholsville Road. […]
Read more
4 months ago
Police arrest three after residential search results in seizure of weapons, vehicle
Sheshatshiu RCMP arrested three people on Monday after a search of a residence resulted in the seizure of a firearm and other weapons. A 52-year-old woman faces eight charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of property obtained by crime, and a 39-year-old man has been charged with failing to comply with his […]
Read more