(Labrador City, NL) March 31, 2025 — The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested two males after responding to a break-and-enter in Labrador City.

On Saturday (March 29) at approximately 5:30 a.m., the RNC received a report of a break-and-enter that had just occurred on Churchill Street. Responding officers determined that two individuals believed to be in possession of stolen property connected fled the area on foot. Two men were placed under arrest a short time later in the area of Vanier Avenue.

As a result of the investigation, the following charges were laid:

Matthew Dicker, 33, Natuashish

• Three counts of possession of property obtained by crime
• Two counts of theft
• Two counts of trespassing at night
• Breach of probation order

Tyson Priddle, 23, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

• Three counts of possession of property obtained by crime
• Two counts of theft
• Trespassing at night
• Breach of probation order

The accused were held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report suspicious activity directly to police. Anyone who observes a crime in progress should call 911 immediately. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-19490

 

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