Public Advisory: RCMP NL advises of increased police presence in Dunville

December 24, 2022
Dunville, Newfoundland and Labrador

Public Alert

UPDATE #3, December 24, 2022 1:45 p.m.

Two males have been arrested in Dunville. The investigation is continuing with a continued police presence in the community. Residents are free to resume normal activities and may encounter delays in traffic flow. There is no current risk to public safety.

UPDATE #2, December 24, 2022 10:10 a.m.

A police operation is currently underway in Dunville, focused on a residence on Ville Marie Drive. Occupants of homes on Ville Marie Drive must remain in their homes, while others must stay away from the area, until the RCMP advises the matter has been resolved. A further update will be provided when there is new information to share.

UPDATE #1, December 24, 2022 3:30 a.m.

Police response to an incident in Dunville is now focused on Ville Marie Drive. Occupants of homes on this street are asked to remain inside their homes and others to avoid the area to allow police to do their work. No threat to the general public has been identified.

A further update will be provided when there is new information to share.

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RCMP officers are currently responding to an incident in Dunville in the area of Thorne Street/trailer park. Residents can expect to see an increased police presence. While no threat to the general public has been identified, police ask area residents to remain inside their homes and others to avoid the area to allow police to do their work.

An update will be provided when there is new information to share.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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