RCMP NL advises the public of an increased police presence in the area of the Trans-Canada Highway and Foxtrap Access Road as part of an ongoing police operation. Motorists and the public are asked to avoid the area while officers conduct their work. The is no current risk to public safety. Updates to follow.
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A cooperative effort between RCMP and RNC officers led to arrest of a 29-year-old Marystown man Wednesday afternoon after the vehicle he fled from officers in ran out of gas on the eastbound exit ramp from Pitts Memorial Drive. On July 30, a RCMP officer observed a vehicle travelling eastbound at speeds in excess of 160 […]
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A 47-year-old man who fled from police attempting a traffic stop was arrested early Tuesday morning by Gander RCMP. At approximately 1:39 a.m. on July 29, police attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle on Armstrong Boulevard in Gander. The driver, who also had a passenger in the vehicle, failed to stop for […]
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RCMP have arrested and charged 44-year-old Jason Way following a violent attack that occurred on July 27 in Bonavista. Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on July 27, police were called to a residential disturbance. A woman had fled from the home to call for help after being physically attacked. She was located by police and transported […]
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The RCMP is advising the public of an increased police presence in the area of the Trans-Canada Highway and Fox Trap Access Road as part of an ongoing police operation. Motorists and the public are asked to avoid the area while officers conduct their work. There is no current risk to public safety.
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The nomination deadline for the 2025 Premier’s Medals for Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation has been extended. Submissions will now be accepted until Friday, September 19. The medals represent the highest honour in the province in Arts, Heritage, Sports and Recreation. The awards recognize individuals and groups whose exceptional contributions have made a lasting and […]
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At 1:20 a.m., the RNC attempted to stop a vehicle in Conception Bay South, but the driver refused to stop. Officers pursued the vehicle and utilized a spike belt, forcing the suspect to eventually pull over and stop the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody. The 48-year-old male driver was charged […]
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The George Street Festival kicked off last night in St. John’s with Baraka, followed by special guests Neon Dreams and headliners Arkells. The festival, ongoing since 1985, continues today with Damian Follett, followed by special guest Kellie Loder and headliners Blue Rodeo. The festival runs to August 6 and ends with The Dana Parsons Project, […]
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Just after 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, the RNC responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at the rear of a business on Waterford Bridge Road in St. John’s. Police attended the scene and determined the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver had fled the area on foot. The same vehicle […]
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Roads across the province this morning are dry with good visibility. There is a change in the MV Gallipoli schedule for today and Sunday. The vessel will depart Ramea at 1:30 p.m. for Grey River; depart Grey River for Ramea at 3:00 p.m.; depart Ramea for Burgeo at 4:30 p.m.; will remain in Burgeo until […]
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