(St. John’s, NL) February 13, 2025 — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man in connection with indecent acts that occurred at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s.

On January 27, the RNC received a report that an inmate was performing sexual acts upon himself while among staff and other inmates.

On Wednesday (Feb. 12), the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault unit charged 33-year-old Stephen Hopkins with three counts of performing an indecent act. The accused appeared in Provincial Court yesterday afternoon.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report all suspicious activity by calling 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-6121

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca