(St. John’s, NL), May 6, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s (RNC) Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit (CASA) has made an arrest in connection with sexual violence in St. John’s.

On Tuesday (April 30), the RNC received information related to sexual violence against youth. The event was reported to have occurred the previous night at a hotel in St. John’s. On Friday (May 3), the RNC arrested 26-year-old Daniel Richard in connection with the investigation.

Richard was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to four counts of sexual assault, four counts of sexual interference and four counts of invitation to sexual touching. These offences are connected to three youth survivors.

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

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File # 2024-26081

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658