(St. John’s, NL) June 18, 2026 — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man in connection with sexual violence upon youths in St. John’s.
On June 2, the RNC received a report related to sexual violence against two teenage girls under the age of 16. The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit was engaged to investigate.
Yesterday (June 17), a 33-year-old Paradise man was charged and held to appear in court on the following:
- Two counts of sexual assault
- Two counts of sexual interference
- Two counts of obtaining sexual services for consideration from a person under 18
- Two counts of invitation to sexual touching
- Seven counts of arranging to commit a sexual offence against a child
- Seven counts of luring a child
- Householder permitting prohibited sexual activity with a person under the age of 18
- Voyeurism
- Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material
- Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material
- Exposure for a sexual purpose
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. If immediate assistance is required always call 911.
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File # 2026-34606
Cst. Stephanie Myers #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca