(St. John’s, NL) April 6, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a male following an assault in St. John’s.

On Wednesday (April 1) around 3:30 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at a home in the west end of St. John’s. Upon arrival, officers located a female with non-life-threatening injuries.

While conducting the investigation, officers were made aware of a firearm in the residence. The firearm was seized and as a result, Kyle Merritt was arrested and charged with the following:

• Assault
• Carelessly using a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
• Possessing an altered firearm
• Breaches of a release order, probation order and firearms prohibition order

The 33-year-old was held to appear in court.

To report a crime in progress contact the RNC immediately at 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2026-19830

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca