Published Oct 23, 20251 minute readRNC Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe RNC has charged a St. John’s man with firearms offences following a case that began on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 and ended with the arrest on Wednesday, Oct. 22.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 contentShortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, RNC officers responded to the Rabbittown area of St. John’s after a report that someone had left in a vehicle with a firearm.Article contentArticle contentThe suspect vehicle was located a short while later, however, it fled from police. Officers did not pursue in the interest of public safety. The vehicle was subsequently located abandoned around 5:30 p.m. in a west end city parking lot.Article contentArticle contentTyler Newman, 27, was located and arrested around 1 p.m. Wednesday. He appeared in court on charges of: mischief; careless use, storage, handling, and transport of a firearm; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of a firearm; possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; unauthorized possession in a motor-vehicle; contravention of use, storage, handling, and transport regulations; possession of property obtained by crime; and multiple breaches of court orders.Article contentThe RNC continues to encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious activity to report it directly to police by calling 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by contacting 911. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.Article content
St. John’s man charged with firearms offences
