(St. John’s, NL) October 17, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a St. John’s man after he was found to be in possession of a firearm.
Around 4:45 p.m. yesterday (Oct. 16), officers located 35-year-old James Halleran in the centre city area who was wanted on outstanding warrants. During a subsequent search, Halleran was found to be wearing body armour and officers located a .22 caliber rifle and ammunition.
Following an investigation by the Weapons and Drug Enforcement Unit (WDEU), Halleran will appear in court today on charges of:
- Careless use of a firearm
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized
- Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Possession of a weapon obtained by crime
- Possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order
- Contravention of use or storage of a firearm
- Tampering with a serial number of a weapon
- Three breaches of probation
- Three counts of failing to appear
The RNC WDEU is dedicated to the removal of illegal weapons and drugs from our communities. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.
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File # 2025-72464
Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658
