Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Thirty-eight-year-old Joshua Hearn was apprehended by RCMP Police Service Dog (PSD) Marlow and her handler after resisting arrest on November 8, 2023.
Harbour Grace RCMP were looking to arrest Hearn, who had been evading police since late last week, as part of an investigation involving allegations of an assault with a weapon. Information led police to a home in Harbour Grace yesterday.
Hearn exited the home, went to the back of the residence and was met by PSD Marlow and her handler. He was informed of his arrest and fled from the team to the front of the residence. Hearn was arrested without further incident and was taken into police custody.
He attends court today and is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault
- Resisting arrest
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.