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2 years ago

RCMP warn of “romance scams” & participating in online trends

We’ve all seen the online social trends of sharing photos of yourself at a certain age, or most recently a post asking “In honour of Valentines Day, share your wedding song”. Today, the RCMP is advising caution, adding participating in these types of online trends could be giving away more than users bargain for. RCMP […]

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2 years ago

Police investigate after fatal house fire in east end of St. John’s

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a fatal residential fire in St. John’s. On Saturday (Feb. 10), shortly after 4:30 p.m., patrol officers responded to a residential fire at a property on Newfoundland Drive, in the area of Middleton Street. The St. John’s Regional Fire Department was at the scene and had located a female inside […]

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2 years ago

Duo accused of harassing premier back in court

Shane Leonard Sweeney and Dana Joanne Metcalfe — charged with causing a commotion when they reportedly protested outside the premier’s home last summer — were back before a judge in St. John’s today. The two came to provincial court with a group of about half a dozen supporters. Sweeney’s lawyer, Sandra Fry, appeared in court […]

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2 years ago

Wanted man Matthew O’Quinn arrested, missing woman located safely

Wanted man Matthew O’Quinn, 48, has been arrested and will attend court on Tuesday. A missing 32-year-old woman who was believed to be in O’Quinn’s company was located and is safe. Police had been searching for O’Quinn, who has a long history of violence against women, since last Friday for violating conditions of a long-term […]

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