(St. John’s, NL) July 4, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest after responding to a violent event at a home in Mount Pearl.
Last night (July 3) at approximately 9:45 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at a home in Mount Pearl. Responding officers began providing first aid to a 72-year-old male who was located in the home with serious injuries consistent with a stabbing. The man was transported to a hospital where he remains today.
A 49-year-old male was arrested on scene and held in custody to appear in Provincial Court on charges related to the event last night, as well as historical events:
- Attempted murder
- Two counts of aggravated assault
- Three counts of assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Robbery
- Mischief
Both the accused and the victim are known to one another.
The RNC Major Crime Unit continues to investigate. Please contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 if you have any information to assist. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-43689
Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658