2 weeks ago
RNC in Corner Brook stop speeding driver
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary stopped a driver for excessive speeding in western Newfoundland. On Friday just after 4:15 p.m., Operational Patrol Services were conducting radar enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway near Humber Valley when a vehicle passed travelling over 150 km/hr. Following a traffic stop, the 18-year-old driver from Corner Brook had his license suspended […]
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2 weeks ago
Quebec man charged for making bomb threat at Wabush Airport
The RNC has charged a 30-year-old Quebec man for making a bomb threat at the Wabush Airport on Sunday night. Operational Patrol Services responded to the airport around 8:00 p.m. yesterday to find a man had been removed from an aircraft. The airport was subsequently evacuated and searched. The threat was determined to be unfounded. […]
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2 weeks ago
RNC arrest St. John’s man for number of firearms offences
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary arrested a man in St. John’s on a number of firearms offences. Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a weapons offence in the Buckmaster’s Circle area Saturday (Aug. 29) around 7:45 p.m. where a female reported being threatened by a male in a vehicle who had a firearm. The […]
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2 weeks ago
Three men arrested for theft at Walmart
RNC officers arrested three men following a theft at Walmart on Aberdeen Avenue on Sunday morning. Shortly before 10:00 a.m., police responded to a theft in progress. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived. Officers later located the suspect vehicle, and following an investigation, arrested and charged three men. A 43-year-old man was charged […]
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2 weeks ago
Police asking for information on highway collision
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is looking for information from the public as it investigates a collision involving a motorcycle and a dirtbike in Conception Bay South. Operational Patrol Services responded to the two-vehicle collision in the area of Ledrews Road on Peacekeepers Way shortly before 8:30 p.m. yesterday (Aug. 30). Two males, aged 30 and […]
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2 weeks ago
Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence seeking feedback
The Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence met in St. John’s on August 25 and 26 to discuss the development of an engagement plan. The meetings included discussions on electronic monitoring, emergency protection orders and the need for post-release supports in Labrador. The Task Force also received updates from the Department of Social Supports and […]
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2 weeks ago
Gambo woman arrested for assault, threats
A 45-year-old Gambo woman was arrested on Thursday in relation to an assault and threats. Just before 10:00 a.m. on August 27, police in Glovertown received multiple 911 reports of a disturbance involving a pedestrian and a motorist on J.R Smallwood Boulevard in Gambo. Police determined that the two women had engaged in a physical […]
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2 weeks ago
Water service restored across Holyrood, overnight shut-off set for 8 p.m. Monday night
After a weekend full of water issues in the Town of Holyrood, residents are being advised that water service should now be restored throughout the entire town. The Town says this is an important step forward, but officials caution that the problems with the water system have not yet been fully resolved. Town staff continue to closely […]
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2 weeks ago
Driver Believed to be Impaired by Drug in Hospital After Single-Vehicle Rollover on Topsail Road
After a single-vehicle rollover on Topsail Road near Commonwealth Avenue shortly before 11pm Sunday, RNC located the sole occupant, a 29-year old male believed to be impaired by drug. A blood kit was completed in hospital and he was charged with impaired driving. The accused was also ticketed for no insurance or registration, and remains […]
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