Newfoundland and Labrador government news and alerts.
Bay d’Espoir RCMP and other first responders attended the scene of a dangerous tractor trailer fire with explosive contents on board, on Route 360, the Bay d’Espoir Highway, on November 30, 2023. Just after 7:00 p.m. last night, Bay d’Espoir RCMP received a call about a transport truck on fire on Route 360 near Pool’s Cove Junction. Upon arrival at the scene, … Read more
Forty-nine-year-old Thomas Offong, a priest who has served in the communities of Avondale, Colliers and Conception Harbour, is charged with one count of sexual assault against an adult following an investigation by Holyrood RCMP. Offong is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in St. John’s on February 6, 2024. Comment > Connect > Support Comment How will … Read more
Harbour Grace RCMP responded to an incident at Slade’s Funeral Home in Carbonear on November 27, 2023, after reports of a dangerous driver were received. Police are asking the public for their assistance in identifying the driver. Surveillance video captured the driver repeatedly crashing a black Nissan car into the pillars on the front of Slade’s Funeral … Read more
You may recognize Police Service Dog (PSD) Marlow’s wagging tongue from recent RCMP NL news stories. Since becoming a part of the RCMP NL PSD Team in September, she’s been a busy girl! In the two months they’ve been in the province, Marlow and her handler Corporal (Cpl.) Kyle Hrynyk have tracked and located the … Read more
The RCMP is investigating human remains found in a wooded area near Grand Falls-Windsor earlier today. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is engaged and will look to determine cause of death and identity. The investigation is continuing. Updates will be provided once there is new information to share. Comment > Connect > Support … Read more
Bay Roberts RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a poppy box and donations from a local fast food restaurant in Bay Roberts on November 9, 2023. Just after 9:00 p.m. on November 9, Bay Roberts RCMP were called to the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Bay Roberts, where video surveillance captured a theft of … Read more
Harbour Grace RCMP arrested 74-year-old George Malcolm Whalen on November 23, 2023 after he fled the scene of a collision between his vehicle and a dirt bike. Whalen has been restricted from operating a motor vehicle since 2017, due to a lifetime driving prohibition which was imposed after his conviction on the charge of impaired operation of a motor vehicle … Read more
RCMP NL held the annual lighting of their 14-foot Wish Tree last night, with eight-year-old Wish Kid Amelia flipping the switch to light the tree and officially mark the launch of the 2023 Wish Tree Campaign. Chief Superintendent Pat Cahill spoke to the long history the RCMP has with Make-A-Wish. “RCMP NL has been a proud partner of … Read more
Bonavista RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at Lodge’s Electrical and Plumbing on Discovery Trail in Catalina. A cash register and small amount of coin was stolen. The incident occurred between 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25 and 1:30 a.m. Sunday, November 26. Anyone having information about this crime is asked to contact Bonavista RCMP at 709-468-7333 or, to remain anonymous, … Read more
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating an attempted break and enter at Frenchie’s Outdoor Shack on Churchill Street on the morning of Tuesday, November 21. Police were contacted by the owner, who reported an attempted break and enter had occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. that morning. Video surveillance was obtained, showing a suspect attempting to break the glass … Read more
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is seeking assistance from the public following a theft that occurred on October 3, 2023, at the Canadian Tire in Port aux Basques. After exhausting local efforts to identify the two suspects, police are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone having information on the identity of either of these individuals is asked to … Read more
The RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West arrested 54-year-old Blair Forsey of Corner Brook on November 22, 2023, following a traffic stop conducted in the City of Corner Brook. On Wednesday afternoon, as part of an ongoing investigation, JFO West, with assistance from RCMP Traffic Services West and Corner Brook RNC, conducted a traffic stop on O’Connell Drive. … Read more
Bonavista RCMP is investigating a theft that occurred at a commercial work site located on Stock Cove Access Road, off Route 236 between Port Rexton and Knights Cove. The theft occurred sometime between November 10-13, 2023. Approximately 2000 litres of diesel was stolen, along with quantities of oil and antifreeze, various hand tools, and gas cans. With such a significant quantity … Read more
NLL (Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor): Bay Roberts 239A Conception Bay Highway709-786-4090 33IN STOCK Carbonear 8A Goff Avenue709-596-4170 11IN STOCK Gander 100 Laurell Road709-651-3915 25IN STOCK Long Pond 352 Conception Bay Highway709-834-7228 37IN STOCK Mount Pearl 50 Old Placentia Road709-724-1610 26IN STOCK Paradise 1621 Topsail Road709-782-1014 10IN STOCK Comment > Connect > SupportNLL (Newfoundland and Labrador … Read more
Bell Island RCMP arrested a 31-year-old man on November 16, 2023, after he was found in possession of a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and contraband tobacco in his vehicle. After a report by the public of a suspicious man parked in a vehicle on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Bell Island RCMP conducted a check on the described vehicle which … Read more
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in Gull Island, a cabin area outside of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, on November 20, 2023, that resulted in the arrest of 26-year-old Jens Piercy. He is charged with a number of serious firearms offences. At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Monday, police received a report indicating Piercy was using a … Read more
Two individuals, 52-year-old Shannon Wyatt and 34-year-old Marlee White both of Corner Brook, were arrested by the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West on November 17, 2023. As part of an ongoing investigation, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Corner Brook on Friday. The two occupants were arrested. Officers located and seized more than three … Read more
Two men, 30-year-old Steven Burton of Chapel Arm and 27-year-old Justin Leonard of Placentia, were arrested by RCMP NL on November 18, 2023, and face a number of serious charges. On Saturday morning, Whitbourne RCMP received a report of an assault that had occurred on Friday morning. The victim, who thought he was joining the two men for a … Read more
New-Wes-Valley RCMP arrested a man on November 19, 2023, after he fled the scene of a collision that forced another vehicle off the roadway. Shortly after the noon hour on Sunday, an off-duty RCMP officer came upon an overturned car that was off the roadway and in a ditch along Route 320 between New-Wes-Valley and Greenspond. Two women were … Read more
Five vehicles were seized and drivers ticketed by RCMP Traffic Services Central for various traffic offences in Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishops Falls on November 16, 2023. Of the five vehicles seized, two drivers were unlicensed and were operating a vehicle without insurance, a suspended driver was operating an uninsured vehicle and two other motorists were operating vehicles … Read more
Burin Peninsula RCMP is investigating a motor vehicle collision that claimed the lives of two individuals on Route 210 near the exit to Red Harbour early this morning, November 17, 2023. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., police received the report of a serious collision where a transport truck and pickup truck had collided. The two occupants of the pickup truck, a 33-year-old man … Read more
As part of an ongoing investigation by the RCMP General Investigation Section, 46-year-old Stewart Higdon was arrested on November 15, 2023, and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. With assistance from RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West, Deer Lake RCMP and RCMP Traffic Services West, a traffic stop was conducted on the Trans-Canada Highway near Pasadena … Read more
Bay Roberts RCMP is investigating a residential break, enter and theft that recently occurred at a home in Clarkes Beach. Police are searching for firearms that were stolen from inside the residence. The investigation determined that the incident occurred sometime on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Suspect(s) forced entry into a back door of the unoccupied home on … Read more
Criminal charges have been laid against Carbonear Collegiate teacher, 54-year-old Paul Thomas of Coley’s Point, in relation to allegations of sexual assault against a former student that occurred in 2015. Harbour Grace RCMP received the initial report in August of 2023 and conducted a thorough investigation, which included the execution of a search warrant at Thomas’ home on October 6, 2023. … Read more
Two drivers were stopped on November 14, 2023, for excessive speed on Route 210 by RCMP Traffic Services East. Yesterday, while on patrol, a number of traffic stops were conducted by RCMP Traffic Services East, including two drivers who were traveling more than 51 km/hr above the posted speed limit of 90 km/hr. Just before noon, a 24-year-old man was stopped near Grand Beach. … Read more
Burin Peninsula RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that took place on the afternoon of November 9, 2023. At approximately 4:30 p.m. last Thursday, police responded to a report of a structure fire at an abandoned building on Route 210 between Fortune and Grand Bank. The Grand Bank Fire Department was on the scene and extinguished the blaze before the … Read more
A 44-year-old man was arrested on Monday after RCMP responded to a call of a break, enter and theft in progress at Dover RiteStop in Dover. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on November 13, 2023, Glovertown and New-Wes-Valley RCMP responded to a call of a break and enter in progress. A masked man forced entry into a side entrance of the … Read more
Holyrood RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 2014 Can Am XRS 1000 side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV). It was stolen from a property in Brigus Junction sometime between November 5 – November 8, 2023. The ATV is white, black and red in colour and has a NL license plate VFT 977. See attached photo. A quantity of lumber was also stolen … Read more
A 59-year-old man is deceased following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred in McKays on November 13, 2023. At approximately 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Bay St. George RCMP received the report of the crash and attended the scene. The lone occupant of the quad, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the ATV. He died at the … Read more
A 55-year-old man is deceased following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 480 (Burgeo Highway) near Top Pond, on November 13, 2023. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Monday, RCMP received the report of the crash and attended the scene. The vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and came to rest in the ditch on the opposite side of the … Read more
A 55-year-old man is deceased following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 480 (Burgeo Highway) near Top Pond, on November 13, 2023. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Monday, RCMP received the report of the crash and attended the scene. The vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and came to rest in the ditch on the opposite side of the … Read more
Corner Brook RCMP is searching for a missing hunter, 67-year-old Gary Wells of Hughes Brook, who was last seen on November 5, 2023. This morning, Corner Brook RCMP received the report and confirmed that Wells had departed his residence on an all-terrain vehicle Sunday past. He was believed to be headed to the area of Goose Arm Road, … Read more
Following an investigation into a collision that occurred in September of 2023 between a dirt bike operated by an unsupervised youth and a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with two adult occupants, New-Wes-Valley RCMP has charged parents of the youth involved. The youth and the two adults were transported to hospital for treatment of various injuries. Three other … Read more
Lewisporte RCMP is investigating an assault that occurred at Lewisporte Intermediate School on November 9, 2023. Shortly before the lunch hour yesterday, police received a report of an assault that took place inside the school involving two students. Officers attended the school and determined that one youth was assaulted by another, resulting in a charge of assault. … Read more
Thirty-eight-year-old Joshua Hearn was apprehended by RCMP Police Service Dog (PSD) Marlow and her handler after resisting arrest on November 8, 2023. Harbour Grace RCMP were looking to arrest Hearn, who had been evading police since late last week, as part of an investigation involving allegations of an assault with a weapon. Information led police to a … Read more
Clarenville RCMP is investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred on the morning of November 7, 2023. At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, police received a report of the crash and attended the scene on the TCH approximately two kilometers west of Clarenville. An ATV traveling along the side of the TCH, behind the guard rail, rolled … Read more
NLL (Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor): Bay Roberts 239A Conception Bay Highway709-786-4090 34IN STOCK Carbonear 8A Goff Avenue709-596-4170 14IN STOCK Gander 100 Laurell Road709-651-3915 19IN STOCK Long Pond 352 Conception Bay Highway709-834-7228 36IN STOCK Mount Pearl 50 Old Placentia Road709-724-1610 32IN STOCK Paradise 1621 Topsail Road709-782-1014 24IN STOCK TD Place 140 Water Street709 724-1600 10IN STOCK … Read more
A missing hunter was safely located over the weekend thanks to the actions of RCMP Police Service Dog (PSD) Marlow, her handler Corporal (Cpl.) Hrynyk, Holyrood RCMP and Central Avalon Ground Search and Rescue. Early Saturday evening, Holyrood RCMP received a report of an overdue hunter believed to be in a wooded area near Colinet. … Read more
Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is investigating a suspected arson that occurred on the evening of November 5, 2023, at an unoccupied residence in South Branch. The house, located on Old Station Road, had not been lived in for a number of years and was completely destroyed by fire. The investigation is continuing. Anyone having information on the … Read more
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is continuing to search for wanted man Nathan Hancott with concerns for his safety and well-being. Information suggests that he may be traveling in a 2007 red Mazda CX-7 with NL plate JFA319. Anyone having information about his current location or the location of this vehicle, is asked to contact Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP at 709-489-2121. Background: … Read more
Two individuals, 28-year-old Corey Evans and 30-year-old Kyler Connolly, were arrested and charged by RCMP NL following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Harbour Main on October 26, 2023. The investigation, led by RCMP East District General Investigation Section (GIS), was assisted by Holyrood RCMP, Gander RCMP, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP, and the Royal Newfoundland … Read more
Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is searching for wanted man 25-year-old Nathan Hancott. Police are concerned for his safety and well-being. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the court yesterday after his surety was revoked. A picture of Hancott is attached. He is described as five feet, ten inches tall, a heavy build and has brown … Read more
A 47-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving by RCMP Traffic Services West on the evening of November 2, 2023. While on patrol on Route 430 near Bonne Bay Pond, an officer conducted a traffic stop. The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. Back at the detachment, the man provided further breath … Read more
RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO) West, with assistance from Deer Lake RCMP, conducted a check on a suspicious vehicle on November 2, 2023, that led to the arrests of 25-year-old Brianna Lavers and 24-year-old Bobby Sheppard, both of Deer Lake. Shortly before 3:00 a.m. today, officers approached a parked vehicle on Pynn’s Brook Road in Pynn’s Brook and determined that Lavers … Read more
A 42-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving after a single-vehicle crash on October 31, 2023. Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, police received a report of a car off the roadway on Route 340 in Campbellton. The described vehicle was located and the driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment. A roadside breath test was administered and failed. The driver … Read more
Deer Lake RCMP is looking to locate 29-year-old Ashton Decker of Baie Verte to confirm his safety. Police received a report today, November 1, 2023, indicating he was last seen in Baie Verte on September 11. It is possible Decker is travelling outside of Newfoundland and Labrador. Anyone who has seen Ashton Decker or has information on his location … Read more
Gander RCMP is investigating a stabbing that occurred in Musgrave Harbour on October 31, 2023. Police received the report yesterday evening and responded. The victim of the stabbing was treated in hospital for minor injuries. The known suspect was located last night and remains under investigation. Gander RCMP confirms that the victim and the suspect are known … Read more
Gander RCMP has arrested 29-year-old Carson Coates as a result of a break, enter and theft that occurred at Little Caesar’s Pizza on Roe Avenue on October 31, 2023. Just before midnight on Tuesday, police received an alarm notification of a break and enter in progress at the business. Police attended the scene immediately and observed that entry … Read more
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at Krazy Dave’s Bar on Hamilton River Road, reported in the early hours of the morning on October 31, 2023. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., police were alerted to a fire at Krazy Dave’s Bar and attended the scene, along with the Happy Valley-Goose Bay Fire Department. The bar was closed … Read more
Holyrood RCMP arrested a 40-year-old woman on Sunday, October 29, 2023 as the result of a residential crash on the Conception Bay South Highway. Just before 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, Holyrood RCMP were patrolling the community of Avondale when they discovered that a car had recently left the roadway and crashed into the driveway of a residence, where it hit brush, … Read more
Gander RCMP is looking to identify an individual in relation to an armed robbery that occurred at Kelly’s Corner Store in Gander on Saturday night, October 28, 2023. Police responded to the report received at approximately 9:00 p.m. and learned that the individual pictured entered the store wearing a dark coloured hoodie with a graphic on the front and … Read more
RCMP on the Northern Peninsula took two impaired drivers off the roads in the last week. Rocky Harbour RCMP officers patrolling the highway near Parsons Pond on the afternoon of October 26, 2023 noticed a vehicle operating with significant external damage. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment. A roadside … Read more
Sheshatshiu RCMP has charged thirty-two-year-old George Pastitshi with attempted murder and other criminal offences in relation to a violent assault that occurred over the weekend in Sheshatshiu. Pastitshi was arrested on October 28 and is set to appear in court today. He is charged with the following criminal offences: Attempted murder Aggravated assault Uttering threats against a … Read more
Bay St. George RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a man and locating a vehicle that were at Stephenville Elementary School yesterday, October 26, at approximately 12:30 p.m. The report received by police indicated that a male approached a number of students outside the school during lunch hour. At this time, his intentions are unknown. … Read more
Public Advisory: Avalon East RCMP is advising the public of an increased police presence for an on-going police operation in the area of Ridge Road in Harbour Main. Residents are asked to remain away from this area. There is no immediate threat to public safety. Updates to follow. Comment > Connect > Support Comment How … Read more
Project Bombard, an extensive organized crime investigation by RCMP NL, has concluded with the latest convictions including organized crime offences by members of the Vikings Motorcycle Club (MC), a support club for the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. This is the first time RCMP NL has laid such charges. “These convictions under the criminal organization … Read more
Bay St. George RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying the operator of a dirt bike who fled from police in Stephenville on October 18, 2023. At approximately 2:30 p.m. Bay St. George RCMP was conducting school zone enforcement during pick up time near Stephenville Primary School on West Street. Police observed a red and white Honda … Read more
An arrest warrant has been issued for 25-year-old Devon Gregoire of Sheshatshiu in relation to charges of sexual interference and sexual assault. Sheshatshiu RCMP seeks the public’s assistance in locating Gregoire, who is actively evading police. See photo. Anyone with information on his current location is asked to contact Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-279-3001 or, to remain … Read more
Bay St. George RCMP is investigating the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) while parked at a property in Aguathuna. The theft occurred sometime overnight between the evening of October 9 and the morning of October 10, 2023. The stolen quad is a camouflage green 2016 Artic Cat Alterra 700 XT with an Ontario license plate. See attached images. The investigation is continuing. … Read more
A 19-year-old man is deceased after a head-on collision between two vehicles late yesterday afternoon on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 10 kilometres west of the Hampden Junction. RCMP officers from Deer Lake and Corner Brook Detachments and Traffic Services West responded, along with Hampden Ambulance Service and Deer Lake Fire Rescue. The deceased was the only occupant of … Read more