(St. John’s, NL) December 2, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested two males after receiving a report of a weapons offence in St. John’s.
Just before 10 a.m. on Saturday (Nov. 30), RNC Operational Patrol Services Division responded to a residence on Field Street following a report of a weapons offence inside the home. Responding officers contained the property and engaged communication with occupants of the residence.
The RNC obtained judicial authorization to enter the property, and at 3:30 p.m., the occupants of the residence were removed from the property. Two males were placed under arrest in connection with the investigation.
The two males were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to the following charges:
Justin Harvey, 34
- Assault
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm with knowledge it is unauthorized
- Possessing a weapon with ammunition
- Possessing a weapon obtained by crime
- Breach of a firearm prohibition
- Breach of probation order
Gamachu Hassan, 19
- Careless use of a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possessing a weapon with ammunition
The RNC asks that anyone with information that may assist with this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
The RNC thanks the community for their cooperation during this coordinated response and investigation.
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File # 2024-82164
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658