MAN CHARGED WITH VIOLENCE AGAINST INTIMATE PARTNER

(Oct 9th)

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged with violence against an intimate partner following a disturbance at a residence in central St. John’s.

At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Friday, October 9th, members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Operational Patrol Services responded to the residence.

Following further investigation, officers located the man and placed him under arrest.

He was charged with breaching a release order, violence against an intimate partner, theft under $5,000 and resisting arrest.

The man was transported to the St. John’s City lockup, where he was held for court.