(St. John’s, NL) February 25, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has laid additional charges in relation to an ongoing sexual violence investigation in St. John’s.
Sixty-four-year-old Anthony Humby is facing eight charges related to a new complainant, connected to events believed to have occurred between 2006 and 2013. The charges include:
- Sexual assault
- Procuring a person under the age of 18
- Householder permitting sexual activity
- Making child pornography
- Invitation to sexual touching
- Sexual interference
- Sexual exploitation
- Trafficking a person under the age of 18
The accused remains in custody and will appear in Provincial Court today to face the new charges. This is an active and ongoing investigation and the RNC continues to support survivors who wish to access the justice system.
Members of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit are available to speak with anyone that has information or has questions. With a trauma-informed focus, the officers prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals. Investigators educate and inform survivors of their legal and investigative options while also directing them to appropriate resources based on the situation or needs of the complainant. Officers recognize the impact of trauma and work to ensure complainants are not re-traumatized through the investigative process. Survivors of sexual violence are encouraged to reach out for help from a trusted resource as soon as it is safe to do so.
Please contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 if you have information connected to this investigation. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2022-66903
Cst. James. C. Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658