(Feb 20) A 74-year-old woman was taken into custody Thursday night following a disturbance at a residence in the east end of St. John’s. At approximately 9:58 p.m. on February 19, 2026, members of Operational Patrol Services responded to the call. Following an investigation, officers arrested the woman in connection with property damage. She was conveyed to the St. John’s lockup. The matter is now before the courts.

(Feb 20) A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges after an early-morning assault at a George Street business. At approximately 2:20 a.m. on February 20, 2026, members of Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an assault. Police learned that a male patron had allegedly assaulted three staff members during the incident, resulting in one person being transported to hospital for treatment of injuries. Officers later attended the suspect’s residence and arrested

(Feb 20) The City of St. John’s has issued an update on snow clearing efforts, service changes, and facility operations following the recent winter weather. City facilities will open at 10:00 a.m., with the exception of the Southlands and Kilbride Lions Community Centres, which will open at 2:00 p.m. Early morning lane and leisure swims scheduled for 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 19 at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre and H.G.R. Mews Community Centre have been cancelled d