2 years ago
Man facing charges after resisting arrest
On Tuesday evening an RNC officer on patrol on George Street recognized a male outside of one of the establishments having a cigarette. The male was on a court order to refrain from entering any premises licensed to sell beer, wine, or spirits. Upon entering the establishment, the officer pursued the male suspect to the […]
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2 years ago
Canadian Cancer Society commends tobacco tax
The Canadian Cancer Society is commending the increases in taxes on tobacco and e-cigarettes announced in the federal budget. The budget increased tobacco taxes by $4.00 per carton of 200 cigarettes effective at midnight, and increased e-cigarette taxes by 12 per cent effective July 1. The budget also included measures to amend the Food and […]
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2 years ago
Woman arrested after assaulting her mother
On Tuesday afternoon, the RNC responded to an assault call at a residence in the west end of St. John’s. Officers noted the complainant had visible injuries. She indicated that her daughter had just assaulted her. Officers located the suspect a short distance away and arrested her. The 31-year-old female was taken to the lockup […]
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2 years ago
Wet roads on the Avalon with areas of fog
On the Avalon Peninsula, roads are wet with water buildup in some areas. Roads are dry across most other areas of the province. There are areas of fog on the Avalon, south coast, central, and portions of the west coast. Roads are bare across Labrador with a few icy patches and good visibility. Thursday morning, […]
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