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3 years ago

Five impaired drivers arrested over the weekend

Last weekend the RCMP arrested five impaired drivers in various areas of the province. On Friday evening, officers conducted a traffic stop on Columbus Drive in Carbonear. The 39-year-old male driver showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. At the detachment, he provided further breath samples that were nearly […]

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3 years ago

Dozens more sexual violence charges laid against teacher

The RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault unit has laid 49 additional charges in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual violence on the Northeast Avalon. 32-year-old teacher and volleyball coach Markus Hicks was charged with a single count of sexual assault following an investigation that began on August 23 when the RNC received information related […]

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3 years ago

21-year-old facing firearms charges denied bail

A 21-year-old man who allegedly pulled out a loaded, modified semi-automatic rifle on George Street earlier this month has been denied bail.  Dylan Callender was back this morning in provincial court in St. John’s, where Judge Lois Skanes rendered her decision.  Callender was taken back to jail. His next court appearance is set for later this […]

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3 years ago

Man charged after woman sent to hospital with head injury

Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday evening, the RNC responded to a report of unknown trouble at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. Responding officers learned that a female resident was taken to the hospital with a head injury. Police conducted an investigation and arrested and charged a 39-year-old male with assault […]

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