Following a violent home invasion that occurred in Stephenville Crossing early Monday morning, March 27, 2023, 40-year-old Donald Matthew King was arrested today by Bay St. George RCMP. He is charged with multiple criminal offences.
At approximately 3:45 a.m. on Monday, police received the report of a violent attack. King allegedly forced entry into a residence, assaulted a man inside and stole a quantity of cash, prescription medications and other items. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack.
After evading police, an arrest warrant was issued for King, who was located today at a home in Mattis Point. He was arrested without further incident and attends court this afternoon. King is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Robbery
- Aggravated assault
- Break, enter and commit an indictable offence
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Breaching conditions of a release order
- Breaching a probation order
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.