(St. John’s, NL) July 28, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a male following an assault in St. John’s this week.

On Saturday (July 25) around 1:30 a.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of unknown trouble at a residence in the centre city area of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a male who had been assaulted with a weapon and received serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for further medical treatment. The parties involved were believed to be known to each other.

Further investigation determined that 27-year-old Logan Crane and a second, unknown male had entered the home, assaulted the victim with a weapon and demanded money before fleeing. The Major Crime Unit was engaged to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Yesterday (July 27) at approximately 9:30 p.m., Crane was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, robbery, breaching a release order and breaching a probation order.

Crane was held to appear in court.

To report a crime in progress, contact the RNC immediately at 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2026-48251

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca