The RNC is searching for a man wanted in connection with violent offences in St. John’s. Just after midnight Tuesday (April 16), patrol officers responded to a report of a disturbance in progress at a centre-city home. Responding officers located a woman inside with visible physical injuries and it was determined that a man had fled the area.

As a result of the investigation, a warrant is now in effect for Jerry KINSELLA of St. John’s on charges related to the event. The RNC is actively seeking any information to assist in locating the 32-year-old accused who is facing the following charges:

• Assault
• Two counts of choking
• Four counts of failure to comply with a release order
• Two counts of breach of probation

In a case of a sighting of KINSELLA, do not approach, and contact the RNC immediately. He is described to be 5’10”, 155 lbs, with a bald head, blue eyes and a star tattoo on his right cheek. The RNC is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jerry KINSELLA to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Thirty-four-year-old Marcus Druken of Goulds was arrested by Holyrood RCMP on April 14 after reports of a carjacking in Deer Park. On Sunday morning, police responded to a report of a carjacking on Vineland Road. A car was stolen at knifepoint. The suspect, Marcus Druken, and the stolen vehicle were located a short distance away. Druken resisted arrest, assaulted two officers and was taken into police custody.

Druken is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Robbery
• Resisting arrest
• Assaulting a police officer – two counts

The victim of the car jacking was uninjured. The vehicle was recovered and returned to its rightful owner.  The investigation is continuing.

In celebration of the Year of the Arts, today the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced an additional $3 million in 2024 for ArtsNL, along with the Year of the Arts lineup for Arts and Culture Centres across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Since 2023, ArtsNL has received historic support from the Provincial Government, totaling $15 million. The majority of this investment has been distributed directly to artists and arts organizations through ArtsNL funding programs in support of their creative endeavors.

With this special Year of the Arts funding, Arts NL will support professional artists through an augmentation of existing grant programs and a second offering of the Senior Arts program. Funds will also be allocated specifically to support Indigenous artists. The enhanced programming will support more professional artists to focus on their artistic practice and create works during Year of the Arts.

As part of Year of the Arts, the Arts and Culture Centres will feature an exciting lineup of performances that showcase Newfoundland and Labrador artists, including provincial tours. 

The Newfoundland Pony Society has posted this story to Facebook.

The Hobbs family in Bunyan’s Cove welcomed the birth of the foal Shaggy a few weeks ago, the first Newfoundland Pony foal born in 2024.

Sadly, the family lost their breed mare Trinity and her foal early Saturday morning.

The Newfoundland Pony Society has started a GoFundMe to try and help cover the vet bill, and help the family with their fencing project for their two studs. The Hobbs family now has 11 Newfoundland Ponies.

The GoFundMe can be found here: https://gofund.me/8c21497f

NL Health Services advises the public of the following temporary changes to the availability of emergency services at Green Bay Health Centre in Springdale due to human resource challenges.

Tuesday, April 16

• Virtual ER at 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• OPEN at 8:00 p.m. until Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 17

• Virtual ER at 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• OPEN at 8:00 p.m. until Thursday at 8:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 18

• Virtual ER at 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
• OPEN at 8:00 p.m. until Friday at 8:00 a.m.