11 months ago
Bay St. George RCMP seizes vehicle of suspended driver overnight
A 38-year-old driver had his vehicle seized and impounded, and was issued a ticket for driving with a suspended license last night in Stephenville Crossing. At approximately 9:30 p.m., officers were on patrol in Stephenville Crossing and observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. A traffic stop was initiated, and the […]
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11 months ago
Deer Lake RCMP arrests impaired and unregistered driver at checkpoint
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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11 months ago
RNC searching for missing person, Stennie Tucker
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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11 months ago
RNC make arrest on weapons offence
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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11 months ago
Police investigating structure fire at Mushuau Innu First Nation Band Council Office
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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11 months ago
City offices closed Monday for Thanksgiving holiday
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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11 months ago
Rare ticket purchase leads to $675,000 ‘Set for Life’ win for Springdale man
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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11 months ago
RCMP and RNC gearing up for busy weekend with Operation Impact
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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11 months ago
Text message scam related to speed camera tickets making the rounds
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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