Gander RCMP is investigating after responding to a disturbance in progress at a remote cabin near Glenwood early Thursday morning. A 38-year-old man was arrested and faces criminal charges, with additional arrests possible as the investigation continues. At approximately 3:41 a.m. on Jan. 1, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a cabin on […]
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The RNC is investigating a New Year’s Day shooting. On Thursday, around 1:20 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at Buckmaster’s Rotary Park on Buckmaster’s Circle. Responding officers located a 23-year-old male with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital for further treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. There’s no information to […]
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A New Year’s Day traffic stop in Roddickton led to three tickets and a tow for a driver operating without a proper licence, registration or insurance. Around 11:40 a.m. on Jan. 1, an officer on patrol in Roddickton observed a vehicle with an expired registration and conducted a traffic stop on Majors Street. The driver, […]
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The RNC made an arrest following firearms offences in St. John’s. On Thursday at approximately 10 a.m., police responded to a report of a firearms offence at a residence on Barachois Street. Responding officers contained the residence and cleared it with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit and the RCMP. A male occupant […]
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Bonavista RCMP set up a New Year’s Eve checkstop along Route 230, checking dozens of vehicles between Elliston and Little Catalina. The following day, officers arrested a 35-year-old man for impaired operation after a report from a concerned citizen. On Dec. 31, Clarenville-Bonavista District RCMP conducted a checkstop along Route 230 in search of dangerous […]
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Hundreds across the country plunged their way into the new year, including here in this province at the 13th annual Chapel’s Cove Beach Polar Bear Dip. Participants say it was the coldest year to date for the annual polar dip. It’s all for a good cause funds raised support the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of […]
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RCMP in Deer Lake arrested a 38-year-old woman on Thursday evening after a theft from a gas station convenience store in the town. The woman now faces charges of theft and breach of her conditions. At approximately 6:37 p.m. on Jan. 1, police responded to a theft from a convenience store on Upper Nicholsville Road. […]
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Sheshatshiu RCMP arrested three people on Monday after a search of a residence resulted in the seizure of a firearm and other weapons. A 52-year-old woman faces eight charges including unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of property obtained by crime, and a 39-year-old man has been charged with failing to comply with his […]
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Burin Peninsula RCMP pulled over a novice driver who attempted to avoid a checkstop in Grand Bank early Tuesday morning. The 18-year-old man was issued a ticket for operating without valid insurance and the vehicle was seized by police. On Dec. 30, at approximately 1:18 a.m., police observed a vehicle attempting to avoid a checkpoint […]
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January 1st shortly after 8:00pm, metro police were called to a disturbance in the west end of St. John’s. Once on the scene, RNC conducted an investigation and arrested a 27-year old male. The suspect has been charged with Uttering Threats, Assault with a Weapon, and Breach of Probation. He is being held to appear […]
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