Police in Newfoundland and Labrador apprehend third man wanted for murder

A criminology professor at the University of Alberta says the recent denial of a public hearing for a man detained by for a tweet in Newfoundland and Labrador shows the province's police complaints system is set up to protect officers. A Royal Newfoundland Constabulary police car is shown in St. John's in a June, 2020 photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sarah Smellie

By The Canadian Press

Posted Dec 24, 2025 12:34:43 PM.

Last Updated Dec 24, 2025 12:45:49 PM.

ST. JOHN’S — Police in Newfoundland and Labrador say they have apprehended the third suspect in a St. John’s murder after warning the public he was at large and possibly armed.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers took the 47-year-old man into custody without incident on Tuesday evening.

Earlier that morning the force said officers had charged a 42-year-old man and a 28-year-old man for murder in connection with the death and were looking for a third suspect.

A news release says charges against the 47-year-old are pending and the investigation is ongoing.

Police say officers found a man dead inside a St. John’s home on Sunday.

Officials determined his death was a homicide.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2025.

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