(St. John’s, NL), September 1, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest in connection with a disturbance at a residence in St. John’s yesterday.

RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a report of a disturbance at a home in the Southlands area of St. John’s on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at approximately 5:15 pm. Responding officers determined that an assault had occurred inside the home, observing minor physical injury to a female at scene.

As a result of an investigation into the event, a 32-year-old male of St. John’s was charged with assault. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the offence.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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 File # 2023-50953

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca