Following an investigation into an incident of bear spray deployment at an outdoor party in Barachois Brook in May, 2025, 19-year-old Jesse Messervey of Stephenville Crossing was arrested and charged by Bay St. George RCMP.
Between the late evening hours of Saturday, May 3 and early morning hours of Sunday, May 4, a number of teenagers were gathered at the beach as part of a graduation celebration. Messervey, who was not part of the party, allegedly attended the area and deployed a substance that is believed to have been bear spray.
As part of the investigation, Messervey was arrested on June 9 and is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Assault with a weapon – eight counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon
- Failure to comply with a release order
Messervey appeared in court and was released on a number of conditions. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 26.
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