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9 months ago

RCMP seeking video surveillance as search continues for missing person Matthew Gastle

Holyrood RCMP is continuing the search for 35-year-old Matthew Gastle, last seen on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Conception Harbour. Matthew’s family, friends and police are concerned for his well-being. Residents in the Kitchuses and Bacon Cove Road areas who have video surveillance or dash cam footage from the area between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning […]

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9 months ago

Man unintentionally discharges firearm at traffic stop, charges laid

Springdale RCMP arrested a 61-year-old man on multiple firearms-related charges following a traffic stop on Sept. 24. Just before 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night, police on patrol in the town of Ming’s Bight observed the operator of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) driving without a helmet. A traffic stop was initiated. During the exchange, the operator […]

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9 months ago

RNC searching for missing person, Jonathan Bennett

The RNC is searching for missing person, Jonathan Bennett, reported missing from St. John’s. The 37-year-old is described to be 5’9” tall, 180 lbs, and has short light-brown hair with blue eyes. There is no clothing description available. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Bennett is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. 

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9 months ago

Hunters airlifted to safety after distress call from Crooked River

Two hunters who found themselves stranded while boating along the Crooked River were safely rescued Thursday evening, thanks to a coordinated effort by police, Ground Search and Rescue, Fire and Emergency Services, RCMP Air Services and Canadian Helicopters. At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Sept. 25, police responded a report of two hunters in distress and […]

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