1 year ago
Bell Island airstrip reopens to public after Canadian Forces dispose of military shell
Bell Island RCMP is advising the public that the area surrounding the Bell Island airstrip has now reopened. On Saturday, police was advised that an apparent military artillery shell had been discovered in the ocean by local fishermen. Members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Explosives Disposal Unit assessed the item and transported it to a […]
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1 year ago
Arrest warrant issued for Leon Francis
An arrest warrant has been issued for 44-year-old Leon William Francis of Port aux Basques. Francis is wanted in relation to the following criminal charges: Anyone having information about the current location of Leon Francis is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP at 709-695-2149. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-8477.
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1 year ago
Police respond to report of suspected impaired driver; man arrested for impaired operation
Following a report of a suspected impaired driver on June 17, a 60-year-old man was arrested by Clarenville RCMP for impaired operation. At approximately 5:15 p.m. yesterday, police received the report of a possible impaired driver. A short time later, officers located the described vehicle, which was unregistered, pulled over on the Trans Canada Highway […]
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1 year ago
Elderly man safely rescued from wooded area by Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue
An 81-year-old man was safely rescued from a wooded area overnight by Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue. At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Placentia RCMP received the report indicating that the man was lost in a wooded area near Long Harbour. Police engaged Avalon North Wolverines Search and Rescue to assist in the search. […]
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