(St. John’s, NL) July 9, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged a man after responding to a sexual assault in St. John’s.

On Saturday (July 5) at approximately 6:50 p.m., Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an assault in progress on Topsail Road. Responding officers located a male and female at a bus stop engaging in a sexual act.

The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit was engaged to investigate. On Monday (July 7), 46-year-old Rodney Pardy of St. John’s was charged with an indecent act and sexual assault and was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by calling 911. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.

Members of the CASA Unit are available to speak with anyone that has information or questions about sexual violence. With a trauma-informed focus, officers educate and inform survivors of their legal and investigative options while also directing them to appropriate resources based on their individual situation or needs.

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File # 2025-44247

 

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