(St. John’s, NL) May 21, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a young person in connection with weapons offences at a school in St. John’s

Just after 9 a.m. today, Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a weapons offence at an east end junior high school. Responding officers determined that the student had been in possession of an airsoft handgun in the school yesterday (May 20).

The 15-year-old male was arrested at the school and is facing charges of:

• Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Two counts of carrying a concealed weapon
• Careless use of a firearm

The accused has been held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to call 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 # 2025-31786

Cst. James Cadigan #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658