At 6:42 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC responded to a call for service at a center city hotel that reported a male on the ground, possibly asleep by their dumpsters.
Officers attended and located a man who was intoxicated and angry.
During police interactions, the accused grabbed an officer’s leg, trying to pull him to the ground.
Officers arrested the 34-year-old male and charged him with assaulting a police officer, mischief, property damage for kicking and causing damage to a police vehicle and breach of a release order.
The accused was then conveyed to the city lock-up, where he is held for court.
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Paddy’s Pond Fire remains out of control
This morning, the Paddy’s Pond Fire remains out of control.An evacuation alert remains in effect for portions of Paradise and Conception Bay South.This includes the area on the south side of Topsail Road from the Outer Ring Road exit to the CBS boundary and all properties east of the Manuels River Bridge.Residents in the advisory area should be prepared to leave on short notice.Traffic congestion remains a concern. Stay off local roads unless absolutely necessary. Last night, the RNC had to use resources due to heavy traffic heading toward the Minerals Road/Talc Mine area to watch the fire.Do not stop on Peacekeepers Way to take photos. Avoid the CBS Industrial Park and Fowlers Road. -
Marine Atlantic extends Argentia route
Marine Atlantic has extended the seasonal Argentia route until September 29.This comes at the same time as the 50 percent cut to passenger and passenger vehicle fares.There is still time to book a crossing; cabins are in high demand. -
Details of emergency financial assistance released
The province released details on Monday on the one-time emergency financial assistance of $500 to…
