1 year ago
New wildfire reception centre being established at Splash Centre in Harbour Grace
The province is advising residents who have been evacuated from their homes due to the wildfires that the reception centre at Carbonear Academy will be transitioning to a new location, Splash Centre, 30A Cathedral Street, Harbour Grace, effective tomorrow (August 26). The new reception centre will continue to be staffed by Canadian Red Cross, the […]
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1 year ago
Man charged by Sheshatshiu RCMP after multiple fires in community
Criminal charges have been laid by RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador against 24-year-old Scott Rich of Sheshatshiu in relation to multiple fires set in the community of Sheshatshiu on Aug. 22. The fires damaged five structures and six vehicles. Scott Rich was taken into police custody on Friday and is set to appear in court today. […]
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1 year ago
Bay St. George RCMP arrest intoxicated man, seize motorcycle following crash
A 46-year-old man is facing charges of impaired operation after crashing a motorcycle in Stephenville on Aug. 24. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., police received a report of a motorcycle crash on Georgia Drive in Stephenville. Police attended the scene and located the operator who showed signs of alcohol impairment. The motorcycle operator failed a roadside […]
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1 year ago
Arrest warrant issued for Matthew Andrew
Sheshatshiu RCMP is looking to arrest wanted man, 38-year-old Matthew Andrew. Andrew is wanted in relation to three counts of failing to comply with a release order and is currently evading police. Anyone having information about the current location of Matthew Andrew is asked to contact Shehshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700.
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1 year ago
Man charged with arson for fires set in Sheshatshiu
Police have laid charges against 24-year-old Scott Rich in relation to multiple fires set in Sheshatshiu on Friday, Aug. 22. The fires damaged five structures and six vehicles. Rich was taken into police custody on Friday and was set to appear in court on Monday. Upon further investigation, Rich is being charged with an additional […]
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1 year ago
Police investigate shots fired in Aspen Cove
Police are investigating an incident of shots fired on Friday, Aug. 22, in Aspen Cove. The RCMP received a report at 3:08 p.m. about multiple shots fired at a residence on Main Street. A 24-year-old man and a 42-year-old man were taken into police custody without incident. A firearm was seized at the scene and […]
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1 year ago
Police make arrest on violent offences
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has arrested a man in connection with violent offences in Lark Harbour. On Friday morning, police responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred at a residence in Lark Harbour. Officers located a female at the residence with non-life threatening physical injuries. It was determined that a male, […]
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1 year ago
RNC in Labrador City arrest impaired driver
The RNC in Labrador City arrested a male for impaired driving over the weekend. On Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1:55 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in the area of Humber Road. Following an investigation, a 24-year-old male was charged with impaired driving related offences. His driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle he was […]
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1 year ago
Province provides latest update on wildfires
The province says crews will maintain their strong response against the Kingston wildfire today, using targeted and consistent suppression strategies. The fire remains smoky along the northern and western boundaries. On the ground, a dozen crew members from Newfoundland and Labrador, 20 from Ontario, and 42 from British Columbia, will dig into persistent hot spots, […]
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