(St. John’s, NL) October 20, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man for possessing a firearm on George Street in St. John’s.
While on routine patrol Sunday (Oct. 19) just before 1:45 a.m., officers were approached by witnesses who described a man pointing a firearm who had left the area in a taxi.
The cab was located in the area of Garrison Hill and Queen’s Road where upon observing police, the suspect passenger took off on foot. After a brief chase, Elliot Gould was taken into custody on Gower Street. Officers located a loaded handgun that had been discarded during the foot chase nearby.
The 24-year-old will appear in court today on charges of:
- Careless use of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Carrying a weapon at public meeting
- Unauthorized possession of firearm
- Unauthorized possession of firearm in motor vehicle
- Possession of weapon obtained by commission of offence
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Unlawfully possessing a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Contravention of firearms storage, handling, etc. regulations
- Resisting arrest
- Failure to comply with a condition of a release order
- Failure to comply with Probation Order
- Failure to comply with Probation Order
There is no indication a firearm was discharged; the investigation is ongoing.
The RNC continues to encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by contacting 911. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-73093
Public Communications Unit
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca