(St. John’s, NL) November 29, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have arrested a seventh youth believed to be responsible for violent attacks in Mount Pearl.
Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday (Nov. 22), Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a group of young people assaulting a male in the area of Roosevelt Avenue. Responding officers located an injured male and began to search for the young persons responsible.
A short time later, a report was received that a second attack had occurred on another section of Roosevelt Avenue. Another injured male was located by patrol officers, and it was believed the same group of young people were responsible.
The injured males were taken to hospital to obtain treatment of serious injuries.
The Criminal Investigation Division is actively investigating these events and have arrested the seventh youth, a male, believed to be responsible for the attacks. The charges include:
Male youth
- Two counts of aggravated assault
- Two counts of assault with a weapon
- Armed robbery
- Uttering threats
Additionally, this accused was charged with assault with a weapon and property damage in connection with an investigation of a disturbance at a restaurant on Commonwealth Avenue that occurred on the evening of November 8.
The accused is held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the charges.
The RNC recommends parents and guardians take some time to discuss the incidents with their children. Investigators believe there are young people in the community who have information about what happened. Those with information are urged to come forward by either calling the RNC directly at 709-729-8000 or reporting anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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File # 2024-80301, 2024-80310, 2024-77036
Cst. James. C. Cadigan #775
Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709)729-8658