RCMP Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA 24-year-old St. John’s man, Jacob Waddleton, wanted by the RNC, was apprehended Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 in Holyrood when the man fled into RCMP jurisdiction.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 contentOn Tuesday, Sept. 30 at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers with the Holyrood RCMP attempted to pull over a vehicle wanted by the RNC for flight from police. The suspect vehicle ignored the attempt and fled the area. Police located the vehicle and driver after the car left roadway in a single-vehicle crash a short distance away.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentWaddleton showed signs of intoxication and failed to comply with police commands. He attempted to flee on foot but was taken into police custody without further incident.Article contentEmergency Medical Services personnel attended the scene and transported Waddleton to hospital as a precaution. Once he arrived at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, a blood demand was made by police and he refused to comply.Article contentOfficers from the RNC attended the hospital to take custody of the man. Waddleton was previously wanted on two separate flight from police charges and was also prohibited from driving Canada-wide at the time of this incident.Article contentHe now faces a number of additional charges including resisting arrest and refusal to comply with a demand for a blood sample.Article contentHe was released by the courts.Article contentHe is expected to appear in court at a later date to face charges of: failure or refusal to comply with demand (alcohol and drugs); resisting/obstructing a peace officer; operation while prohibited; flight from a peace officer.Article contentThe investigation is continuing.Article contentRefusing or failing to comply with a demand issued by police as part of a impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. If convicted, this offence carries the same penalties as a charge of impaired operation.Article contentOperation of any vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol presents a serious and unacceptable risk. If you suspect a driver is operating a vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1, or immediately contact your local police to make a report.Article content
Holyrood RCMP arrest wanted man after flight from police; multiple charges laid
