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St. John’s police responded to a weapons-related call Tuesday night in the city’s east end — the fourth such incident reported in Newfoundland and Labrador over the past week. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) said officers were called to Watson Street around 9:30 p.m., where they found one person injured. The individual was transported to […]

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Grand Falls-Windsor – The Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP is investigating a targeted shooting incident that occurred Friday evening, April 4, 2025, in a residential area of the town. At approximately 6:30 p.m., police received a report of multiple shots fired at a residence on Suvla Road. Investigators believe the shots originated from nearby Monchy Road. A

Recent data reveals a notable increase in crime rates across Newfoundland and Labrador, aligning with broader national trends. According to Statistics Canada, the province’s total number of violent crimes rose from 7,228 in 2015 to 10,000 in 2023. ​ Source: VOCM Extortion cases have experienced a significant surge, escalating from 19 reports in 2015 to

A dramatic evening unfolded in Conception Bay South as RNC officers attempted to stop a vehicle, only for the driver to speed away. Recognizing the woman behind the wheel, police called off the chase but tracked her down hours later. The 29-year-old was arrested and charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, and breaching court

St. John’s – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating a daytime shooting in St. John’s east end. Around 12:30 p.m. today, police responded to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Virginia Place and Newfoundland Drive. Officers quickly cordoned off the area with police tape as part of their investigation. According to the RNC, the

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL – The RCMP is responding to an active shooter situation in Grand Falls-Windsor and is urging residents in the affected area to shelter in place. Authorities have identified the impacted zone as the area between Lincoln Road and Scott Avenue, including Goodyear Avenue and Riverview Road. Residents within this perimeter are advised

The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador is sounding the alarm on a new scam circulating across Facebook Marketplace, where fraudsters are posing as buyers and duping unsuspecting sellers with fake e-Transfer emails. Several local residents have already fallen victim to this phishing scheme, and authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant. How the Scam

Holyrood, NL – The Holyrood RCMP is actively searching for 34-year-old Simon Dobbin of St. Joseph’s, who is wanted in connection with multiple charges. Dobbin is facing charges of assault and two counts of breaching a release order. Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him and urge anyone with information on his whereabouts