Your Community: George Street Festival
The 40th annual George Street Festival begins in two days. NTV’s Sharon Snow has more.
Read moreProvince-wide fire ban lifted
The province-wide outdoor fire ban in Newfoundland and Labrador has been lifted. A permit to burn is required to burn grass, brush and other materials during Forest Fire Season, in effect until September 30. Permits are free and available at provincial Forest Management District Offices. A permit to burn is not required for backyard fires, recreational […]
Read moreThree vehicles seized on the Northern Peninsula during week-long traffic safety patrol
Police seized three vehicles and issued over two dozen tickets for violations of the Highway Traffic Act during a recent traffic safety campaign on the Northern Peninsula. Between July 22-25, Traffic Services West patrolled Route 430 and the communities of the Northern Peninsula for excessive speed, impaired operation, unsafe drivers and other traffic violations. On […]
Read moreRNC seize firearms, make arrest in York Harbour
The RNC have charged a man in connection with firearms offences in York Harbour. Police visited a residence in York Harbour in connection with an ongoing investigation related to firearms offences. A search warrant was executed on the property, resulting in the seizure of illegal firearms. A 49-year-old male from York Harbour has been charged […]
Read moreSearch of property leads to arrests
The RNC made an arrest following the execution of a search warrant in St. John’s. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, police went to a home on Druken Crescent in order to execute a search warrant in relation to an ongoing investigation. A male exited the home, and police proceeded to conduct a search […]
Read moreRNC promoting personal safety
As festival season continues on the Northeast Avalon, the RNC is encouraging residents to look out for one another especially where alcohol and drugs are involved. Substances can affect decision-making and lower awareness, which may increase the risk of harm. Whether you’re at a party, bar, or beach, plan ahead and have open conversations with […]
Read moreRCMP ticket excessive speeder
An 18-year-old woman was stopped for excessive speeding by RCMP Traffic Services East on Friday. On July 25, police observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 167 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near Butter Pot Park. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. Her license was suspended and […]
Read moreMan facing multiple charges after RCMP respond to disturbance, execute search warrant
Clarenville RCMP arrested 27-year-old Ashton Robert White on July 23 after responding to a disturbance at home in Clarenville. White now faces 18 charges, including assault, uttering threats and firearms-related offences. On Wednesday, police were called to a residence in Clarenville in response to a possible assault. White had left the home, but was located […]
Read morePolice seize ATV after crash near Gull Island
A 66-year-old woman is the focus of an impaired operation investigation being carried out by the Harbour Grace RCMP after reports of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash Sunday afternoon near Gull Island. Shortly before 1:00 p.m. on July 27, police responded to a report of an ATV in a ditch, with the operator underneath. The […]
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