(St. John’s, NL) December 23, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is searching for Douglas Yetman (1978-05-10), wanted for murder.
On Dec. 21, Operational Patrol Services responded to a home on Empire Avenue where officers located the body of a male. Working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the death was determined to be a homicide.
The ongoing investigation resulted in the RNC requesting a warrant for the arrest of 47-year-old Douglas Yetman of St. John’s, on the following charges:
- Murder
- Disguised with Intent
- Using a Firearm in the Commission of an Offence
- Carelessly using a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Vehicle
- Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized
- Breaches of a Court Order and Firearm Prohibition Order
The incident does not appear to have been random; however, the RNC believe Yetman is armed and dangerous. The RNC is advising the public not to approach Yetman, and to report any possible sightings directly to police.
Yetman is described as about 6’3” tall, weighing approximately 170 lbs and has blue eyes. He is missing a partial finger and has faded forearm tattoos.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 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 # 2025-89035
Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658
