Bay Roberts RCMP advise the public that the Veterans Memorial Highway (Route 75) – north of Tilton – is closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire. The highway is not passable in either direction as emergency personnel respond to the scene. Detours can be taken along Route 70. If you must approach the […]
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Police have made an arrest following an armed robbery in Corner Brook. Around 12:30 a.m. today, the RNC responded to an armed robbery at a business on West Street. The suspect presented a weapon, demanded cash from an employee and fled the area. There were no injuries. While conducting routine patrols an hour later, officers […]
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RCMP Traffic Services East seized a vehicle deemed unsafe for the roads on Wednesday afternoon following a traffic stop outside of Clarenville. The owner of the vehicle was ticketed after the driver was found to be operating without insurance. Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on January 14, a traffic services officer on patrol along Route 230 […]
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The RNC received a record number of calls for service in 2025. In recent social media post, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association shared that police received more than 91,000 calls for service last year. It’s the first time in its history that the RNC has surpassed 90,000 calls. That number follows an increase of 22% […]
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A 78-year old man has been arrested for assault with a weapon. Just before 9PM Wednesday night, RNC received a report of an assault in progress at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. There, police spoke to the victim, and arrested the elderly suspect, who was held for court this morning.
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