An RCMP checkpoint led to the arrest of a 42-year-old woman very early Friday morning for impaired operation, operation while over 80 mg% and operating an unregistered vehicle. At approximately 12:10 a.m. on Oct. 10, officers were conducting a checkpoint in the community of Deer Lake. A driver approached the checkpoint, exhibited signs of alcohol […]
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The RNC is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Stennie Tucker, reported missing from St. John’s. The 71-year-old, originally from Roddickton, was last seen in the centre city area and is described as being five feet tall, 130 lbs, with grey hair, a moustache, and glasses. Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Tucker […]
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The RNC made an arrest following a report of a weapons offence in St. John’s. On Thursday, Oct. 9, shortly after 8:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a weapons offence in the area of Cabot Street. Responding officers determined that multiple individuals were inside of a home and may have been armed with […]
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Natuashish RCMP, with assistance of RCMP Labrador General Investigation Section, is investigating a structure fire at Mushuau Innu First Nation Band Council Office in Natuashish. At approximately 3:09 a.m. this morning, police officers on patrol spotted smoke emerging from the Mushuau Innu First Nation Band Council Office on Piwas Street. Officers immediately called for assistance […]
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The City of St. John’s is reminding residents that all city office and facilities will be closed on Monday for the Thanksgiving holiday. That also means there will be no curbside waste collection on Monday. It will now be collected on Tuesday along with regular Tuesday collection. The city is also noting there may be […]
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Jeremy White of Springdale, N.L. is $675,000 richer thanks to a recent Set for Life Scratch’N Win ticket purchase that paid off with a top-prize win. Despite not being a regular lottery player, during a recent outing to pick up dinner, White decided to go buy a ticket at the store next door while waiting […]
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With the long weekend upon us, the RCMP and RNC are taking part in Operation Impact, an annual public safety initiative which aims to increase road safety. Both agencies will be increasing enforcement and conducting checkpoints throughout the province. Operation Impact focuses on education and enforcement of the four most significant factors of serious and […]
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There is yet another scam making the rounds. There have been reports of individuals receiving a fraudulent text message regarding speed camera tickets. There is a link included in the text, and recipients should not click on the provided link. Such messages should be deleted and the phone number blocked. Speed camera tickets and information […]
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Just after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, the RNC responded to a report of a vehicle theft in progress in the area of Fowlers Road in CBS. Initially, officers were unable to locate the stolen vehicle. However, officers later located and attempted to stop the vehicle on a road in the west end of St. John’s. […]
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Roads remain wet across most of the Island this morning. In Labrador, roads are dry for most areas; however, in Wabush, there is some light snow falling. The MV Beaumont Hamel remains out of service due to mechanical issues. The MV Astron W is out of service, and Helicopter service will start today for Rencontre […]
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