Man charged with indecent acts at penitentiary in St. John’s

Published Dec 11, 20251 minute readRoyal Newfoundland Constabulary. Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe RNC has charged a man in connection with indecent acts that occurred at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s.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 RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit was tasked to investigate the report of an inmate who was committing indecent acts in the presence of staff and other inmates over a series of days in July.Article contentArticle contentOn Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, 34-year-old Stephen Hopkins was charged with five counts of an indecent act. The accused appeared in provincial court in relation to the charges.Article contentAll survivors of sexual violence are encouraged to reach out for help from a trusted resource as soon as it is safe to do so. Members of the CASA Unit are available to speak with anyone that has information or questions. With a trauma-informed focus, officers educate and inform survivors of their legal and investigative options while also directing them to appropriate resources based on their individual situation or needs.Article contentThe RNC can be reached at 709-729-8000. If you are in immediate danger call 911.Article contentArticle content