Down a dark road
2022-08-22
RCMP seek tips after teen flees from driver who ordered him into mini van By Jaymie White Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WEST COAST – One of the worst fears for a parent is the potential that something terrible might happen to their child, and one mother on the West CoastContinue Reading
Burnt Islands mischief
2022-07-25
Channel-Port aux Basques #RCMPNL investigates mischief and damage to property. Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is investigating a recent report of mischief (damage to property) at the Hook and Line Interpretive Centre in Burnt Islands. Graffiti was found on the ceiling of the basement section of the centre. The mischief isContinue Reading
Low police presence worrisome
2022-06-06
COVID-19 shutdowns to training facilities cited as one factor By Jaymie White Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BURGEO – For over two years, the town of Burgeo has been without a permanent police presence and has no officers stationed at the local detachment. The current methods in place, which include pro-activeContinue Reading
Task force targets organized crime, drugs
2022-03-07
By Ryan King Community News Reporter WEST COAST — On Feb. 11, the RCMP and RNC announced the formation of a task force called Join Force Operation West, which will target drug trafficking and organized crime on the west coast of Newfoundland. The task force will begin operations in MarchContinue Reading
Holiday T’Railway fatality prompts questions
2022-01-17
By Ryan King Community News Reporter RED ROCKS – On Wednesday, Dec. 29 an accident occurred on the T’Railway near Red Rocks that resulted in the death of a driver and injuries to a passenger when a side by side crashed over a steep embankment. The RCMP investigated the incidentContinue Reading
Bay St. George RCMP investigates collision between SUV and pedestrian in Stephenville
2021-12-17
December 17, 2021 Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador Bay St. George RCMP is investigating a collision between a SUV and a pedestrian that occurred on December 16, 2021, in Stephenville. At approximately 5:15 p.m., police received the report of the collision that occurred while a woman was crossing the road onContinue Reading
RCMP seek tip for St. Andrews break and enter
2021-12-10
ST. ANDREWS — Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP is investigating a break and enter into a residence in St. Andrew’s that occurred between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Shortly after 12:30 p.m. that day, police received a report of the theft that occurred on Main StreetContinue Reading
RCMP kept busy during storm
2021-11-29
By RYAN KING PORT AUX BASQUES — With the heavy rains, highway washouts, flooded homes, and even an airlift emergency, local RCMP officers had to act quickly during the storm to help protect residents and property. “It has been a busy couple of days for the RCMP in Channel-Port auxContinue Reading