Police in N.L. charge St. John’s man with multiple sexual offences against two youths

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 May 6, 2026 04:52:08 PM.

Last Updated May 6, 2026 04:53:30 PM.

ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland police have charged a 37-year-old St. John’s man in connection with alleged sexual violence against two youths.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says it received a report on Feb. 20 regarding sexual violence against a teenage girl.

Police say they discovered a second victim during the investigation.

The constabulary’s child abuse and sexual assault unit was brought into the case.

Police said they charged the suspect on Monday with sexual assault, sexual interference and multiple counts of luring children under the ages of 16 and 18.

He’s also accused of being a householder permitting sexual activity, of arranging to commit sexual offences against children and with failure to comply with a release order.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 6, 2026.

— By Devin Stevens in Halifax.

The Canadian Press

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