St. John’s man charged with sexual assault
The RNC has charged a St. John’s man in connection with sexual violence upon a female in St. John’s.
On April 11, the RNC received a report of sexual assault that had occurred at a residence in the downtown area. The Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit was engaged to investigate.
On July 20, 42-year-old Daniel Morrissey was charged with sexual assault, making harassing telephone calls and breaching a release order. He was held to appear in court.
All survivors of sexual violence are encouraged to reach out for help from a trusted resource as soon as it is safe to do so. Members of the CASA Unit are available to speak with anyone that has information or questions. With a trauma-informed focus, officers educate and inform survivors of their legal and investigative options while also directing them to appropriate resources based on their individual situation or needs.
The RNC can be reached at 709-729-8000. If immediate assistance is required always call 911.
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