(St. John’s, NL) January 9, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have arrested a wanted male in St. John’s.

RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a disturbance at a home in Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s on December 26, 2025. Responding officers located an injured person at the residence and a warrant was requested for the arrest of Christopher Tucker, who had fled the area on foot prior to police arrival.

Today (Jan. 9), Christopher Tucker was arrested without incident and held to appear in court in St. John’s on charges of:

• Break and Enter
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Assault
• Two counts of Uttering Threats
• Mischief

Tucker will also appear in court for a number of unrelated outstanding warrants.

To report suspicious activity call 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 # 2025-90041

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca