(St. John’s, NL) October 30, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a wanted man and woman in St. John’s.

On Monday (Oct. 28), the RNC detained a man and woman on Viking Road in connection with an ongoing investigation. The individuals originally provided false names, but were positively identified by the investigating officers as wanted persons.

As a result of the investigation, 56-year-old Stephen Pearce and 38-year-old Angela Manning were both charged with public mischief, and held in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to arrest warrants for outstanding charges.

The RNC encourages anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 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 # 2024-74353

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