(St. John’s, NL) January 7, 2025– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s man with a number of firearms offences.
There were no injuries reported following the interaction between several youth and the accused, Aaron Manuel on Friday afternoon (Jan. 3). Following the search of a property the RNC seized seven firearms and ammunition.
Forty-six-year-old Manuel is facing 24 charges that include:
- Five counts of assault with a weapon
- Using a firearm or imitation in the commission of an offence
- Careless use of a firearm
- Five counts of pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Six counts of recklessly discharging a firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized
- Kidnapping
- Robbery
- Uttering threats to cause death
The accused was held for court.
The RNC encourages anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-623
Public Communications Office
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca