RCMP Photo by The Telegram /FileArticle contentMatthew Andrew, 38, was arrested Thursday afternoon, Aug. 7, 2025 after RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador ordered a shelter in place for all residents of Sheshatshiu.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 contentAndrew was held in custody to appear before the court and faces multiple weapons and threats-related charges.Article contentArticle contentA short time after 1 p.m. on Aug. 6, Sheshatshiu RCMP responded to a report of a man who had threated another individual while in possession of a firearm, and was seen travelling on foot through the community.Article contentArticle contentAll residents of the community were asked to shelter in place, as front line officers from the Sheshatshiu and Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP responded to the scene and began their search for the armed suspect.Article contentPolice located and arrested Andrew without incident shortly after 3 p.m., and the shelter in place order was lifted. He was held in custody overnight.Article contentHe has been charged with: two counts of making threats; careless use of a firearm; pointing a firearm; and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.Article contentThe RCMP thanks everyone in the community, and the immediate areas surrounding Sheshatshiu, that co-operated with the shelter-in-place order and supported RCMP officers in their difficult work.Article contentA shelter in place allows police to protect the safety of the general public and ensures officers can effectively dedicate resources to incident at hand.Article content–Article content
Sheshatshiu RCMP charge man with multiple offences after police order residents to shelter in place
