Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Following a report of a stabbing at a home in St. Albans that occurred on December 22, 2024, 60-year-old Samuel Parkinson of St. John’s was arrested by Bay d’Espoir RCMP.
Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Bay d’Espoir RCMP received the report of a stabbing. The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene and was transported to Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Parkinson, who was identified by the victim, was located intoxicated at a commercial property a short time later. Upon police arrival and in response to being informed of his arrest, Parkinson threw a number of objects at the police officers and resisted arrest. A Conducted Energy Weapon (taser) was deployed and Parkinson was taken into custody without further incident.
Following his arrest, police confirmed that Parkinson was on parole and that he was wanted by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary for escaping lawful custody on November 28, 2024.
Parkinson attended court where his parole was revoked and he was remanded into custody. In relation to this incident, he is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Aggravated assault
- Assaulting a police officer
- Resisting arrest
- Uttering threats
- Robbery with an offensive weapon
- Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
The investigation is continuing. Parkinson will appear in court at a later date.