The Port au Port West man charged with the attempted murder of a snowmobiler went before a provincial court judge seeking bail on Monday, March 31.Published Mar 31, 2025 • 1 minute readScales of justice. Photo by 123RF StockThe Port au Port West man charged with the attempted murder of a snowmobiler went before a provincial court judge seeking bail on Monday, March 31.Harold Wayne Hynes, 66, was arrested on March 16 and charged on March 17 with attempted murder with a firearm.On March 25, six other charges were sworn before the court: using a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm, unlawfully discharging a firearm with intent, assault with a weapon or imitation and aggravated assault.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentHynes is alleged to have shot Chad Hickey, 26, on Feb. 21 while Hickey was snowmobiling on Gravels Pond.Recommended from Editorial Port au Port West man accused of shooting snowmobiler now facing more charges ‘I thought I broke my neck’: Port au Port snowmobiler relieved the man responsible for his injuries has been charged Police have said that Hickey fell off his snowmobile after it came to a stop, but that his injuries were not consistent with a fall from a snowmobile.He underwent two surgeries at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s to remove metal fragments from his head and continues to recover in St. John’s.The nature of how he sustained those injuries became the focus of an investigation by the force’s Major Crime Unit West and resulted in Hynes’s arrest.Judge Karen Rehner of the Grand Bank court heard Hynes’s bail hearing via Zoom with the Crown and defence appearing from the courthouse in Stephenville.The Crown is opposed to Hynes’s release. The evidence presented at the hearing is covered by a publication ban.Rehner adjourned the matter until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, so that Beth Newton, the defence counsel for Hynes, could provide her with some research related to sureties.Rehner said she will also set a date for a decision during Tuesday’s appearance.Article content
Harold Wayne Hynes is accused of shooting Chad Hickey
