Month: August 2026

2 weeks ago

Deer Lake RCMP asking for help identifying man as part of ongoing investigation

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying an individual as part of an ongoing police investigation. Just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, an officer on patrol had an encounter with an unknown individual on Main Street in Pollard’s Point. Police were unable to properly identify the man during their interaction with him […]

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2 weeks ago

Police report missing girl in St. John’s located

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary can confirm the 15-year-old girl reported missing from St. John’s has been located. The RNC thanks the public for their assistance with this matter.

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2 weeks ago

RNC in Corner Brook stop speeding driver

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary stopped a driver for excessive speeding in western Newfoundland. On Friday just after 4:15 p.m., Operational Patrol Services were conducting radar enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway near Humber Valley when a vehicle passed travelling over 150 km/hr. Following a traffic stop, the 18-year-old driver from Corner Brook had his license suspended […]

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2 weeks ago

Quebec man charged for making bomb threat at Wabush Airport

The RNC has charged a 30-year-old Quebec man for making a bomb threat at the Wabush Airport on Sunday night. Operational Patrol Services responded to the airport around 8:00 p.m. yesterday to find a man had been removed from an aircraft. The airport was subsequently evacuated and searched. The threat was determined to be unfounded. […]

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2 weeks ago

RNC arrest St. John’s man for number of firearms offences

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary arrested a man in St. John’s on a number of firearms offences. Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a weapons offence in the Buckmaster’s Circle area Saturday (Aug. 29) around 7:45 p.m. where a female reported being threatened by a male in a vehicle who had a firearm. The […]

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2 weeks ago

Three men arrested for theft at Walmart

RNC officers arrested three men following a theft at Walmart on Aberdeen Avenue on Sunday morning. Shortly before 10:00 a.m., police responded to a theft in progress. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived. Officers later located the suspect vehicle, and following an investigation, arrested and charged three men. A 43-year-old man was charged […]

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2 weeks ago

Police asking for information on highway collision

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is looking for information from the public as it investigates a collision involving a motorcycle and a dirtbike in Conception Bay South. Operational Patrol Services responded to the two-vehicle collision in the area of Ledrews Road on Peacekeepers Way shortly before 8:30 p.m. yesterday (Aug. 30). Two males, aged 30 and […]

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2 weeks ago

Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence seeking feedback

The Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence met in St. John’s on August 25 and 26 to discuss the development of an engagement plan. The meetings included discussions on electronic monitoring, emergency protection orders and the need for post-release supports in Labrador. The Task Force also received updates from the Department of Social Supports and […]

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2 weeks ago

Gambo woman arrested for assault, threats

A 45-year-old Gambo woman was arrested on Thursday in relation to an assault and threats. Just before 10:00 a.m. on August 27, police in Glovertown received multiple 911 reports of a disturbance involving a pedestrian and a motorist on J.R Smallwood Boulevard in Gambo.  Police determined that the two women had engaged in a physical […]

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2 weeks ago

Water service restored across Holyrood, overnight shut-off set for 8 p.m. Monday night

After a weekend full of water issues in the Town of Holyrood, residents are being advised that water service should now be restored throughout the entire town. The Town says this is an important step forward, but officials caution that the problems with the water system have not yet been fully resolved. Town staff continue to closely […]

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