RNC Photo by FileArticle contentA 19-year-old man is facing assault charges after two women were bear-sprayed at a home on Jeffers Drive in Mount Pearl on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.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 contentThe man, who was known to the women, had fled the area prior to police arrival.Article contentArticle contentThe women did not require medial attention.Article contentRNC officers located the suspect in the backyard of the home. He fled on foot and after a brief chase, officers arrested and charged him with assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, violence against an intimate partner, possession of a prohibited weapon, breaches of a release order and breach of probation.Article contentArticle contentThe RNC reminds the public that if you or someone you know is living with intimate partner violence, the RNC has a team of dedicated officers trained to assist and support victims and survivors.Article contentThe RNC Intimate Partner Violence Unit (IPVU) investigates intimate partner violence matters, can explain the criminal investigation process, and help navigate the court process should complainants choose to pursue charges. They can also provide information on available resources, and help with safety planning, Emergency Protection Orders, and Peace Bond applications.Article contentThe IPVU can be reached by calling 709-729-8093 or by email at ipv@rnc.gov.nl.ca. If immediate assistance is needed, always call 911.Article content
Man charged after two women assaulted with bear spray in Mount Pearl, NL in suspected intimate partner violence case
