(St. John’s, NL) May 11, 2026 — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man and woman in connection with sexual violence upon a youth in St. John’s.
On Thursday (May 7), the RNC received a report of sexual violence against a child. The Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit were engaged to investigate and have since executed a number of search warrants, including one at a center city home. The investigation is ongoing.
On Saturday (May 9), a 45-year-old male and 39-year-old female were charged and held to appear in court.
The male is charged with:
• Sexual Assault
• Sexual Interference
• Householder Permitting Sexual Activity
• Making Child Pornography
• Incest
• Bestiality
The female is charged with:
• Sexual Assault
• Sexual Interference
• Householder Permitting Sexual Activity
• Making Child Pornography
• Incest
• Invitation to Sexual Touching
• Exposing Genital Organs
To protect the identity, safety, and privacy of the youth victim, there is now a court-imposed publication ban on the names of the accused and victim.
All survivors of sexual violence are encouraged to reach out for help from a trusted resource as soon as it is safe to do so. Members of the CASA Unit are available to speak with anyone that has information or questions. With a trauma-informed focus, officers educate and inform survivors of their legal and investigative options while also directing them to appropriate resources based on their individual situation or needs.
The RNC can be reached at 709-729-8000. In the event of an emergency, always call 911.
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File # 2026-28281
Cst. Stephanie Myers #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca