Category: Canada

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Two all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators were arrested after twice fleeing from Lewisporte RCMP on Saturday night.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, police observed three ATVs driving on the Main Road, headed towards Campbellton. When an officer stopped to speak with the group, two of the operators fled the scene. The remaining operator remained stopped and spoke with police, as required. While police were processing the traffic stop, the two operators who had fled returned to the area, revved their engines and turned around in the roadway a number of times before fleeing again.

At approximately 2:30 on Sunday morning, the same officer observed the two ATVs stopped on the eastbound side of the Trans-Canada Highway. When the officer approached, the operators of the ATVs fled once again, headed east on the TCH at a high rate of speed. In the interest of public safety, police did not pursue the vehicles.

What may have possibly resulted in a traffic ticket at the original traffic stop, had the operators stopped for police, has resulted in criminal charges. The operators, ages 23 and 18, were identified and arrested. The two are set to appear in court at a later date. Both individuals will face two counts each of criminal charges for flight from police.

RCMP NL reminds all off-road vehicle operators to drive safety and obey the province’s Off-Road Vehicles Act and Highway Traffic Act. More information about the Off-Road Vehicles Act and Highway Traffic Act can be found here:

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/o05-1.htm

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/h03.htm

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Shelburne District RCMP has charged a man with multiple offences following an investigation into a sexual assault.

On May 9, Shelburne District RCMP received a report of a sexual assault involving a firearm. Through the investigation officers determined that a woman had been unknowingly given a noxious substance, held against her will and sexually assaulted at a residence in Shelburne County. Officers executed a search warrant at the home on May 22, seized evidence related to the offences and safely arrested a man who is known to the victim.

Robert Sean Williams, 51, of Ingomar, has been charged with:

• Sexual Assault with a Weapon
• Uttering Threats (two counts)
• Administering Noxious Thing
• Kidnapping
• Voyeurism
• Overcoming Resistance to Commission of Offence (two counts)
• 10 firearms offences, including, but not limited to, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Careless Use of a Firearm

Williams has also been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine) and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (psilocybin). He was remanded into custody pending future court appearances.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Shelburne District RCMP.

If you are experiencing, or have experienced, gender-based violence, including sexual assault, you are not alone. The elimination of gender-based violence continues to be a priority for the Nova Scotia RCMP, and the RCMP employs a trauma-informed approach. Survivors of gender-based violence can contact us and discuss an incident before deciding to further participate in the investigation and court process. Survivor supports are available, including through the RCMP Victim Services program.

File # 2025-623161

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

As the warmer weather arrives in Newfoundland and Labrador, RCMP NL is reminding operators of dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off-road vehicles to drive safety and obey the province’s Off-Road Vehicles Act.

The reminder comes after a 31-year-old man was ticketed by Clarenville RCMP earlier this month for not wearing a helmet while operating a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Police stopped the ATV which was traveling through an intersection (Thompson St and Manitoba Dr.) in Clarenville. In addition to not wearing a helmet, he was not wearing a seat belt, had no driver’s licence and no insurance on the vehicle. The operator was ticketed for the violations and the vehicle was impounded.

Operators are reminded that:

• All occupants of off-road vehicles are required to wear helmets, as well as seat belts where available.
• Children who are required to use a child seat restraint system, such as a booster seat, under the Highway Traffic Act are required to follow that same legislation as a passenger of an off-road vehicle.
• It is illegal to operate an ATV on a roadway, except to cross from one side to the other, and the operator must have registration, insurance, a driver’s licence and not less than one hundred and fifty metres of visibility to do so. To access a trail, an ATV can be operated on the shoulder of a roadway for a maximum distance of 1 kilometre and at a maximum speed of 20 kilometres an hour, all while yielding to motor vehicle traffic.
• Operating an off-road vehicle while impaired is a criminal offence. Impaired operation of any motor vehicle is a choice that unnecessarily places the driver and all others who share the roadway at an increased level of risk of serious injury or death.

More information about the Off-Road Vehicles Act and Highway Traffic Act can be found here:

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/Legislation/sr/statutes/o05-1.htm

https://www.assembly.nl.ca/legislation/sr/statutes/h03.htm

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Last week, RCMP NL Traffic Services East stopped four motorists in Tilton, Harbour Grace and Holyrood for various traffic offences.

Shortly after 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, police observed a vehicle on Route 70 in Tilton, travelling at 115 km/h in a 60km/h zone, entering a residential area. The 22-year-old driver from Victoria was ticketed for excessive speeding. The vehicle was seized and impounded and the driver was issued a seven-day licence suspension.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in a residential area on Harvey Street in Harbour Grace. The vehicle was confirmed to be travelling at 108 km/h in a 50km/h zone. The driver, a 71-year-old from Spaniards Bay, was ticketed for excessive speeding, operating a vehicle without an insurance policy, and operating a vehicle without valid registration. The vehicle was seized and impounded and the driver was issued a seven-day licence suspension.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, around 3:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver. The vehicle was located on Harvey Street in Harbour Grace. The driver, a 49-year-old man, failed the roadside breath test and was arrested. He was transported to Harbour Grace Detachment where he provided further breath samples over the legal limit. He now faces charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle. His vehicle was seized and impounded and his licence was suspended.

Later that day, shortly after 8:35 p.m., police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located on the Trans-Canada Highway near Holyrood. The driver, a 30-year-old from Harbour Grace, provided a roadside breath sample that was above the provincial limit but below the criminal threshold. The vehicle was impounded and the driver’s licence was suspended for seven days.

Those who choose to drive while impaired and/or in a dangerous manner place themselves and all others who share the roadway at increased risk of serious injury or death. RCMP NL is dedicated to maintaining road safety. If you suspect a driver is operating a vehicle while impaired or in a dangerous manner, please immediately contact your local police to make a report.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 40-year-old Brian John Matthew Warrington, who was last seen yesterday in Sheet Harbour.

Warrington is described as 6-foot-0, 210 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Currently, no clothing description is available.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brian John Matthew Warrington is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 25-73768

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 22-year-old man was stopped for excessive speeding by RCMP NL Traffic Services last week on the Trans-Canada Highway between Gambo and Glovertown.

On May 22, 2025, police observed a blue sedan travelling at speeds up to 158 km/hr in a 100 km/h zone on the Trans Canada Highway. The driver’s speed was locked in at 157km/hr. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. His licence was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.

RCMP NL continues to fill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We thank the public for continuing to report incidents of excessive speed, dangerous driving and crimes within their communities.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

As part of an ongoing investigation, Bay St. George RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Stephenville on May 23, 2025. Fifty-one-year-old Jason Trent Hulan was arrested and is charged with a number of sexual offences.

Inside the home, officers located and seized a number of items in support of the charges laid against Hulan:

• Sexual assault – two counts
• Sexual assault with a weapon
• Assault – two counts
• Forcible confinement
• Making child pornography
• Possessing child pornography
• Distributing child pornography

Hulan was held in police custody over the weekend and attends court today.

The investigation is continuing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Following a report of a man pointing a firearm in New Perlican on May 24, 2025, 26-year-old Devon Gillingham was arrested by Harbour Grace RCMP. He was held in police custody and will appear in court today in relation to firearms offenses, assault and uttering threats.

Shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, police received a report that a man was threatening others with a firearm. Upon arrival, police observed the accused, Gillingham, who had been detained by local individuals in the community. Gillingham was arrested and searched. The firearm was located nearby. It was seized and found to be unloaded. Prior to police arrival, Gillingham allegedly assaulted and threatened two individuals.

Gillingham attends court today and is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Careless use of a firearm
• Assault – two counts
• Uttering threats – two counts

The investigation is ongoing.

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Chief Superintendent Chris Leather, Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations for RCMP Central Region Federal Policing, will provide a press conference to provide results of a complex and multijurisdictional investigation. This will be the first prosecution for violations of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in Canada.

Following a statement of facts, representatives from the RCMP Special Economic Measures Act team and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be available for questions. For media wanting to attend in person, please register by sending your name and media credentials to: CR_Media_Relations_RCMP-Relations_Medias_GRC_RC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

A live link to the conference will be provided upon registration for media only.

When: May 28th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – Media is invited to start arriving in person at 9:15 AM
Location: 130 Dufferin Street, London RCMP Headquarters

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Clarenville RCMP is investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred on May 23, 2025 at the intersection of Manitoba Drive and the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) in Clarenville. One of the vehicles involved in the collision was a chartered bus, carrying a number of high school students. All involved were transported to Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Clarenville RCMP received the report of the collision. A small car that was traveling eastbound on the TCH initiated a left-hand turn at the intersection of the TCH and Manitoba Drive. It collided with a bus that was traveling west on the TCH. The bus was occupied with students and teachers from Pasadena who were returning from a school trip. Following this collision, before the car could come to a stop, it struck a SUV that was occupied by an adult and two children. The TCH was closed for approximately an hour on Friday afternoon while police conducted the investigation.

Students and teachers were transported to Clarenville High School for temporary lodging and were further accommodated overnight by Wave Hotel.

The investigation is ongoing, with the possibility of charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

RCMP NL thanks the staff of Clarenville High School and Pasadena Academy for their collaboration and support of students, staff and families, as well as Wave Hotel for their generous hospitality.