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8 months ago

Serial rapist Sofyan Boalag dies in Ontario prison; Correctional Service Canada promises review

Serial rapist Sofyan Boalag has died in custody in Ontario. Boalag was serving time in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women and a 15-year-old girl in Newfoundland during the summer and fall of 2012.  Correctional Service Canada issued the following statement: “On November 1, 2025, Sofyan Boalag, an inmate from […]

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8 months ago

Gander RCMP arrests two unruly passengers of trans-island passenger coach, drugs seized

A 32-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were arrested by the RCMP in Gander on Saturday for mischief, after police responded to a report of a disturbance on a coach bus. The duo was subsequently found in possession of cocaine, cannabis and other paraphernalia associated with trafficking in illicit drugs. Just before 5:00 p.m. on […]

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8 months ago

RNC appealing to the public for information related to a stolen ATV

The RNC is looking to speak with a witness who may have information about a stolen ATV in Conception Bay South. During the night of Friday, Sept. 26, a 2015 Honda 420 FourTrax ATV was stolen from a property in CBS. It is described as having faded red plastic, a broken rear taillight, and a […]

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8 months ago

Bay Roberts RCMP arrest auto theft suspect, charges laid

Bay Roberts RCMP arrested 28-year-old Jesse Lewis on Oct. 31 following a report of an automotive theft and related assault with a weapon. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, police responded to a report of assault with a weapon in the Makinsons area. Officers learned that the suspect had previously taken the victim’s vehicle […]

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