Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Twenty-seven-year-old Nicholas Hewlett attends court today following a violent incident that occurred in Roberts Arm on December 11, 2023.
Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on December 11, 2023, Springdale RCMP responded to a report of a residential disturbance that had occurred earlier that evening in Roberts Arm involving Hewlett. An individual was assaulted, another was threatened and Hewlett is alleged to have attempted to run a vehicle off the roadway while operating a vehicle.
Attempts were made to locate and arrest Hewlett, who was evading police. A warrant for his arrest was issued on December 13, 2023.
Hewlett was arrested yesterday (December 14, 2023) attended court today and was remanded into custody. His next court appearance is on Monday, December 18, 2023. He is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Overcoming resistance (choking)
- Assault – three counts
- Uttering threats – two counts
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Failing to comply with a condition of a court release order
RCMP NL thanks the public for information provided on Hewlett’s whereabouts which led to his arrest.