Mount Pearl man arrested after two women assaulted with bear spray
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a male on assault charges in Mount Pearl.
On Sunday (Aug. 16), RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an assault at a home on Jeffers Drive in Mount Pearl. Responding officers located two females who had been assaulted with bear spray. The man responsible, who was known to the women, had fled the area prior to police arrival. The women did not require medial attention.
Officers located the 19-year-old male in the backyard of the home. He fled on foot and after a brief chase, officers arrested and charged him with assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, violence against an intimate partner, possession of a prohibited weapon, breaches of a release order and breach of probation.
If you or someone you know is living with intimate partner violence, the RNC would like to remind the public that that it has a team of dedicated officers trained to assist and support victims and survivors.
The RNC Intimate Partner Violence Unit (IPVU) investigates intimate partner violence matters, can explain the criminal investigation process, and help navigate the court process should complainants choose to pursue charges. They can also provide information on available resources, and help with safety planning, Emergency Protection Orders, and Peace Bond applications.
The IPVU can be reached by calling 709-729-8093 or by email at ipv@rnc.gov.nl.ca. If immediate assistance is needed, always call 911.
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