RNC Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe RNC arrested a man for weapons and drugs-related charges after a report came in overnight that there were people carrying weapons in the centre city area of St. John’s wearing masks.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 contentPolice were called around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, and located a loaded handgun on one of the males, as well as illegal drugs.Article contentArticle contentThe 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with firearm-related offences, including careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing it’s unauthorized, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of a weapon obtained by commission of offence, possession of a firearm contrary to order, breach of probation and possession of controlled drug or substance for the purpose of trafficking.Article contentArticle contentThe man was held for court.Article contentArrested for chokingArticle contentAnother man was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 10 and held for court after RNC responded to a domestic disturbance in Conception Bay South around 5 a.m.Article contentA 50-year-old man was arrested for assault causing bodily harm by choking, uttering threats and a breach of release order.Article contentBroke into businessArticle contentThe RNC also responded to a report that came in of a break and entry in the downtown area of St. John’s, where the suspect was still inside the building, around 8 a.m. Sunday.Article contentWhen they arrived, police found the 44-year-old man asleep inside the business.Article contentHe was placed under arrest for break and entry and breach of probation and held for court.Article contentTheft from businessArticle contentAround 1 p.m. Sunday, police were called for a theft from a Mount Pearl business. Staff said a man had stolen items from the business and left on foot.Article contentArticle contentPolice found the 26-year-old man and the stolen items nearby. He was arrested for theft under and breaches of probation and release orders.Article contentImpaired driver found during traffic stopArticle contentWhile patrolling on Pitts Memorial Drive, RNC conducted a traffic safety stop on a vehicle that had passed the patrol unit at a high rate of speed in a construction area.Article contentWhen they pulled the driver over, the officers suspected the driver had consumed alcohol, but the driver refused to comply with a breathalyzer demand.Article contentThe driver was charged with refusal to comply with a breath demand and given a summary offence ticket for speeding in a construction zone.Article contentThe vehicle was impounded and the driver’s license was suspended.Article content
Man wearing mask and carrying drugs, handgun arrested in St. John’s
