Robbery suspect arrested after fighting police
At 8:40 p.m. on Thursday evening, the RNC responded to a robbery in the downtown area of St. John’s.
The male suspect was located in a nearby park, where officers attempted to arrest him. The suspect began to fight with police. More officers arrived, and the male was taken into custody.
The 47-year-old was taken to the St. John’s lockup and was charged with armed robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, resisting arrest, and breach of probation.