RNC Photo by The Telegram/File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe RNC received a call of unknown trouble about 1:10 a.m. Sunday, June 29 in the centre city area of 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 contentUpon arrival at the scene, the unknown trouble approached the officers out on the road … shirtless and without socks or footwear, yelling and swearing, and raised his fists indicating he wanted to fight.Article contentArticle contentRNC officers noted the man was unsteady on his feet and smelled strongly of alcohol.Article contentArticle contentThe man continued to approach the officers and at one point pushed one of the officers.Article contentHe was advised he was under arrest for assaulting a police officer, but continued resisting.Article contentAs a result he was detained and charged with assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and breach of his release order. He was held to await a court appearance.Article contentDANGEROUS DRIVINGArticle contentAbout 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025 RNC officers observed two motorcycles driving dangerously through Conception Bay South.Article contentBoth of the motorcycles stopped at a local business, and when the officers approached, both attempted to flee police.Article contentOne of the operators was subsequently arrested on scene. The 23-year-old man was charged with assault with a weapon, dangerous driving, flight from police and resisting arrest. He also provided a breath sample into a Roadside Screening Device which registered an amount of alcohol above the provincial limit. The operator had his drivers licence suspended, vehicle seized and he was transported to the St John’s City Lock Up to appear in court in the morning.Article contentThe investigation into the second motorcycle operator is ongoing and there are charges anticipated against them.Article content
Shirtless, bare-footed man wanted to fight RNC officers in St. John’s overnight
