(St. John’s, NL) October 18, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man with sexual assault in Torbay.

On Monday (Oct. 14), shortly after 8 a.m., RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a woman in need of assistance at a business on Torbay Road. Responding officers believed that a sexual assault had occurred, and the RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit were engaged to investigate.

As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old Eric Tapper from Torbay was arrested on Thursday (Oct. 17). Tapper remains in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to a charge of sexual assault.

The CASA Unit investigates the most sensitive of matters which includes assaults against children and sexual assaults. 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. If you require immediate assistance, please call 911.

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

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File # 2024-70601

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Office
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658