(Corner Brook, NL) October 20, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man with weapons offences following a call to Margaret Bowater Park.

Around 5:45 p.m. Friday (Oct. 17), officers descended on the city park following a report that someone was in possession of a firearm. Responding officers located and arrested a man without incident. During a search of his property, officers located a BB gun.

Joseph Bennett, 35, has been charged with:

• Careless use of a firearm
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unlawful possession of a firearm while under a prohibition

The accused will appear in court today.

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to call 709-637-4100. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-72729

 

Public Communications Unit
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca