RNC Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested two men following a weapons offence 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 contentOn Friday,Aug. 29, 2025, shortly after 11 a.m., RNC officers responded to a report of a weapons offence at an apartment complex on Brazil Street.Article contentArticle contentResponding officers were of the belief that there were individuals inside the building with a firearm.Article contentThe RNC Tactics and Rescue Unit, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, contained and evacuated the building.Article contentArticle contentJust before 4 p.m., one male was taken into custody and roughly an hour later, a second male was taken into custody.Article contentAs a result of the investigation by the Major Crime Unit, two men, aged 33 and 35, were held to appear in provincial court on the following charges:Article contentJustin Wiseman is facing four counts of pointing a firearm, five counts of assault with a weapon, breach of prohibition order, using a firearm in the commission of a robbery, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.Article contentJacob King is facing five counts of pointing a firearm; five counts of assault with a weapon; three counts of breach of a prohibition order; using a firearm in the commission of a robbery; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; two counts of failing to comply with a release order.Article contentThe RNC continues to seek any information, or video footage, in relation to this investigation. Anyone with information to assist is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).Article content
RNC make arrests on recent firearms offences
