RNC Photo by FIleArticle contentA man, 67, was arrested in St. John’s Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2026 after the RNC responded to a call at about 3:40 p.m. from a trail area in the center area of city reporting a suspicious person.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 contentAfter an investigation, the man was charged with making threats to kill an animal, and with a breach of probation, breach of a release order, and causing a disturbance..Article contentArticle contentArticle contentHe was taken to the St. John’s city lock up and held for court.Article contentThe man was not the only one allegedly not paying attention to court orders on Wednesday.Article contentAt about 5 a.m., RNC officers responded to a call in the downtown area of St. John’s of a person breaching their release order.Article contentOfficers located the 37-year-old man and determined he was in breach of his release order. He was arrested and taken to the city lockup and held for court.Article contentBUSINESS CALLArticle contentAt about 2:40 p.m. members of Operational Patrol Services (OPS) responded to a business in the west end of St. John’s on a call of a male in breach of his court order.Article contentOfficers located and identified the 54-year-old man and he was arrested and taken to the St. John’s city lock up and held for court for breaching a court order.Article contentNO WALK IN THE PARKArticle contentAt approximately 3:12 p.m. RNC officers responded to Cochrane Pond Park regarding a suspicious person complaint.Article contentOfficers located a 69-year-old man who was determined to be on a court order to remain away from the park.Article content
Man threatened to kill an animal on walking trail; RNC make a number of arrests for breaching court orders in St. John’s, NL
