Justice

Charge upgraded to murder after death in Corner Brook

Police have made an arrest in connection with the suspicious death of a man in Corner Brook Tuesday night with charges now upgraded to murder.

The RNC was called around 8:15 p.m. to a report of a disturbance in the Wheeler’s Road area of Corner Brook. On arrival, officers located a man with serious injuries from a physical altercation. He was taken to Western Memorial Regional Hospital to seek medical assistance. Another man in the area was taken into custody.

The victim, a 63-year-old man from Corner Brook, succumbed to his injuries in hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time after arrival. Investigators will consult with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

At this stage in the investigation, a 48-year-old man from Corner Brook has been charged with with second-degree murder and aggravated assault. The accused remains in custody and is set to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the charges. Any further action will depend on the cause of death as determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

This investigation remains active and investigators continue to seek witness information and video footage in the area of the event on Wheeler’s Road in Corner Brook.

Anyone who is experiencing stress or mental health crisis as a result of this event, please reach out to the provincial mental health crisis line for support through 811. The RNC Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Team is also available to support the community where and when a mental health crisis may occur.

The RNC asks that anyone with information to assist this investigation to contact the RNC at 637-4100 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

Stephenville woman arrested Monday evening following stabbing

A woman was arrested in Stephenville Monday evening after a stabbing.

This viewer video shows the arrest. Police say 30-year-old Kayla Rose-Leader has been charged with aggravated assault, theft of a motor vehicle, break and enter, and failing to comply with a release order.

Tors Cove man found guilty of brutal assault in St. John’s

A Tors Cove man has been found guilty of a brutal assault in St. John’s two and a half years ago.

NTV’s Rosie Mullaley was at Supreme Court today for the decision and files this report. 

Case set over for woman charged with claiming to be a nurse at Gander long-term care facility

A woman who is charged with claiming to be a nurse at a long-term care facility in Gander has had her case set over this week.

NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.

Police issue arrest arrest warrant for Bell Island man

An arrest warrant has been issued for 35-year-old Francis Mercer of Bell Island who is currently wanted for 16 counts of failing to comply with a court release order.

Mercer, who is currently on conditions not to be on Bell Island and to have no contact with victims of previous assaults which are still before the court, has breached and continues to breach these conditions.  

He is described as 5-foot-11, weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. A picture is attached.

Anyone having information on the current location of Francis Mercer is asked to contact Bell Island RCMP at 709-488-3312 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

St. John’s man charged with Toronto subway station murder

A 22-year-old man from St. John’s has been charged with murdering a teenager at a Toronto subway station last weekend. Jordan O’Brien-Tobin had an outstanding warrant in St. John’s for breaching probation dating back to 2021.

Victims of abuse by Roman Catholic clergy move closer to compensation

Victims of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of Roman Catholic clergy have moved a big step closer to being compensated. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.

Police seek person of interest in murder investigation

Police in St. John’s are asking for more help from the public with a murder investigation. The RNC released a new image of a person of interest captured Feb. 7 in the area of Mayor Avenue and Newtown Road.

RNC constable gets four months in prison for assaulting partner

RNC Constable Noelle Laite has been sentenced to four months in prison for assaulting her partner at the couple’s home on the west coast.

Prince of Wales Collegiate holds appreciation event following traumatic attack

It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for everyone affected by the violent attack outside of Prince of Wales collegiate. Today, the school took time to celebrate the kindness and support it has been receiving.

NTV’s Beth Penney was there.

Scroll to top