(St. John’s, NL) July 18, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made arrests following a weapons offence in Paradise.

Around 11 p.m. yesterday (July 17), Operational Patrol Services descended on Carlisle Drive after reports of gunshots fired in the area from a vehicle that had fled the scene. Upon arrival, officers located some minor property damage. There were no injuries.

Within minutes, the suspect vehicle was located nearby on Topsail Road and a traffic stop initiated. During a search of the vehicle, a 9mm handgun was located. Three men were taken into custody.

The driver of the vehicle, 24-year-old Noah Waterman is facing charges of:

• Two counts of mischief by damaging property
• Criminal Harassment
• Impaired Driving

He also had his license suspended and the vehicle he was driving was impounded.

A passenger, 25-year-old Coady Careen, has been charged with:

• Carelessly using a firearm or ammunition
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• Using a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence
• Intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless about endangering the public
• Possessing a weapon at an unauthorized place
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Possessing a weapon with ammunition
• Mischief by damaging property
• Possessing property obtained by crime

This was a targeted event. The third male was released without charge. The investigation is ongoing.

The RNC is urging anyone with information to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-47727

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