Raymond O’Keefe has pleaded not guilty to charges laid by the RNC after a vehicle was found in the water near the Pouch Cove slipway in the early morning hours of Nov. 11, 2023. Photo by Keith Gosse /Keith GosseArticle contentA Pouch Cove man facing multiple charges of aggravated assault after a car was found floating in the water was back in court Friday, June 27, 2025 but lawyers are not asking for a new trial date for him just yet.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 contentRaymond O’Keefe, 23, has pleaded not guilty to five counts each of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, along with single charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident, in connection with the incident.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentHe had been scheduled for a four-day provincial court trial beginning last month in St. John’s. The trial was postponed at the Crown’s request, to await transcripts of witness’ statements to police and to deal with an issue involving a witness who was unable to be subpoenaed but wanted to testify.Article contentIn court Friday, O’Keefe’s case was postponed again.Article content“We are not seeking a new trial date until we have the transcripts,” said defence lawyer Jeff Brace.Article contentO’Keefe, who attended court in person, is set to return for an update Aug. 11.Article contentRoyal Newfoundland Constabulary officers responded Nov. 11, 2023 at 4:20 a.m. to a report of a vehicle in the water near the slipway in Pouch Cove, arriving to find the car floating.Article contentFive occupants had escaped the sedan and were treated by paramedics on site.Article contentPolice determined the car had ended up in the water after an incident involving another vehicle. They arrested O’Keefe two days later and held him for court before he was granted bail.Article content
Man charged after car found floating in Pouch Cove won’t go to trial just yet
