19-YEAR-OLD CHARGED AFTER MACHETE DISTURBANCE IN ST. JOHN’S

(Sep 17)

RNC has charged a 19-year-old man following a disturbance involving a machete in the east end of St. John’s Thursday morning.

Police received numerous reports shortly after 8 a.m. of an altercation involving a man wielding a machete. Officers responded to the area and located a male matching the suspect description near Penney Crescent.

The second man involved was located at a nearby home. Police say the two men knew each other, and no injuries were reported.

During the investigation, officers located a machete that had allegedly been discarded during the altercation and determined that a vehicle had been damaged.

Brayden Burbridge, 19, has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and property damage.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity is asked to contact RNC at 709-729-8000.