(St. John’s, NL) October 30, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a woman following multiple assaults in St. John’s.

The RNC responded to a report of an assault on Water Street yesterday (Oct. 29) around 12:30 p.m. A male had been assaulted by an unknown female and received non-life-threatening injuries. Operational Patrol Services searched the area but were unable to locate the female suspect who was identified as 34-year-old Alyssa Spurrell.

While conducting routine patrols around 5:30 p.m., officers observed Spurrell on Lime Street where she fled on foot and assaulted a passerby. Officers arrested Spurrell and she was held to appear in court today on two counts of assault and two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

The RNC continues to encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by contacting 911.

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File # 2026-71202, 2026-71276

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