Published Aug 18, 20261 minute readRNC Photo by FileArticle contentA 29-year-old Ontario man is facing charges after RNC officers responded to a complaint of windows being smashed at two downtown St. John’s businesses, and damage caused to a parked vehicle Monday night.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 responded to the call about 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 that reported a suspicious male on Duckworth Street.Article contentArticle contentUpon arrival, officers learned that two downtown businesses had windows smashed. Witnesses on scene advised that a male had been asked to leave a nearby establishment and became irate and used a skateboard to break the windows.Article contentWhile investigating, the RNC received an additional complaint of damage that had just occurred to a parked vehicle in the area, and the suspect’s description matched that of the initial complaints.Article contentOfficers located the suspect on Water Street where he fled on foot. After a brief foot chase, he was arrested and has been charged with three counts of mischief by causing property damage, causing a disturbance, and resisting arrest.Article contentHe was held to appear in court.Article contentArticle content
Ontario man charged after business windows smashed with skateboard in downtown St. John’s, NL
