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6 months ago

RNC arrest youths for assault

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested three male youth following an assault in St. John’s this week. On Tuesday, around 7:30 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault at a restaurant in the west end of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located an injured 19-year-old male with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was […]

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6 months ago

RCMP takes two vehicles off the road, suspends drivers for speeding over twice the limit

Bay St. George RCMP ticketed two young drivers, suspended their licences and seized their vehicles after observing them operating their vehicles at over twice the posted speed limit in the community of Stephenville last night. Just after 9:00 p.m. on May 6, an officer on patrol observed a driver operating their vehicle at 92 km/hr […]

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6 months ago

UPDATE: Dean Penney takes the stand in own defence at first-degree murder trial

It’s a tense day on the province’s west coast as Dean Penney has officially taken the stand at the first-degree murder trial in which he is accused of killing his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, in late 2016. Penney, who has pleaded not guilty, was arrested in late 2023 following a lengthy, multi-year investigation. She was […]

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6 months ago

Bay St. George RCMP issue warning about counterfeit currency circulating in the area

Bay St. George RCMP is advising the public about recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports from local residents and businesses. Counterfeit currency recently collected by police are mostly $50 and $100 bills, and several had matching serial numbers. Additionally, the metallic or reflective portrait element was a sticker that could be peeled away from […]

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