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3 years ago

Police find more fake social media accounts in Markus Hicks sexual violence investigation

Police have identified more social media accounts linked to an investigation of sexual violence against a teacher and volleyball coach. To date, the RNC has laid 63 sexual-violence-related charges against 32-year-old Markus Hicks of Paradise. They involve the use of fictitious identities, social media applications, and concealment to arrange sexual acts. The investigative team has […]

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3 years ago

21st Annual Police and Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony taking place Sunday

The 21st Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Police and Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony and Parade will take place on Sunday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. The event is planned for the memorial monument site outside of the Confederation Building East Block in St. John’s. Bernard Davis, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible […]

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3 years ago

“Ottawa turns a blind eye to booming seal populations” says Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans

Following last week’s public hearings for their seal study, the Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans says sealers and fishers are suffering as Ottawa turns a blind eye to booming seal populations. The fact-finding mission in the province took place September 11-13 as part of a seal populations study that started in fall 2022. The […]

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3 years ago

RNC hopes tip line will help combat graffiti, other property damage

With graffiti, spray painting and other property damage becoming a big problem in the Northeast Avalon, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has established a new tip line to help find those responsible. Police have received several complaints of property damage from what’s known as tagging. The RNC’s Criminal Investigation Division is specifically looking to identify those […]

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