(St. John’s, NL) April 8, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested a male following a break and enter and assault in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s.
On Friday (March 13) around 11:30 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at a home on Portugal Cove Road where a male was located with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment. The incident is not believed to be random.
The Major Crime Unit was engaged to investigate and as a result, Christopher Ring was located and arrested yesterday (April 7) and charged with the following:
- Aggravated Assault
- Assault with a Weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Breaking and Entering
- Robbery with Violence
- Mischief
- Uttering Threats
The 44-year-old was held to appear in court today.
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 # 2026-16006
Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca