Three people are facing a number of charges, with additional charges pending, following a traffic stop on Friday, February 27, in St. John’s. While on patrols in the area of Prince of Wales Street, RNC officers located a vehicle that had been reported stolen the previous day, and conducted a traffic stop. Following a search […]
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27-year-old Nathan Hancott, the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant, was arrested this afternoon. He was unlawfully at large since early February. RCMP requested the public’s assistance in locating Hancott on February 6, 2026. Police believed Hancott, who is from Grand Falls-Windsor, was hiding out in the province. Police asked that anyone with information on […]
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A woman was arrested for assault after Ferryland RCMP responded to a disturbance at a Bay Bulls home on Tuesday, March 3. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., police received a call about a disturbance in progress. When officers arrived on scene, the victim explained that a woman, who was known to the occupants of the home, […]
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Olympic champion Brad Jacobs both posted wins this morning to secure playoff spots at the Montana’s Brier in St. John’s. Gushue upended Prince Edward Island’s Tyler Smith 12-3 and Jacobs earned a 10-4 win over Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson. Heading into this afternoon’s action, Gushue and Jacobs share the […]
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Twillingate RCMP is investigating an attempted break and enter at the Carter’s Cove Community Hall and are asking the public to come forward with any information about the suspects. On March 1, police responded to a report of an attempted break and enter at the Carter’s Cove Community Hall on Route 345. At approximately 12:30 […]
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Bay D’Espoir RCMP caught a 32-year-old woman travelling at speeds up to 148 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Tuesday, March 3. Shortly after 12:15 p.m., an officer patrolling St. Alban’s Road observed a vehicle travelling 68 km/h over the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was issued a […]
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The number of fatal crashes and collisions and total roadway fatalities in areas served by RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador was down by almost 50% in 2025, compared to the previous year. Officers responded to 15 fatal motor vehicle crashes or collisions in 2025, nearly half what was recorded in each of the previous two years. […]
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It was perhaps his toughest match so far at the Brier. However, Brad Gushue and Team Newfoundland and Labrador secured a 9-8 win over Nova Scotia to remain unbeaten at the Montana’s Brier men’s curling championship in St. John’s. The six-time champion needed to hit some big shots late to post his fifth-straight win on […]
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Two women and a man from Stephenville were arrested by Bay St. George RCMP this weekend in connection with the theft and fraudulent use of another person’s credit card. On Saturday, Feb. 28, Bay St. George RCMP received a report that a purse was stolen outside a grocery store, and that a credit card inside […]
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March is Fraud Prevention Month, and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding residents to spot the signs, protect themselves, and report suspicious activities. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and convincing, targeting people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. The most common frauds include impersonation, romance, investment, and grandparent scams – all which create a […]
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