News release

Bay Roberts RCMP arrest auto theft suspect, charges laid

November 3, 2025 - Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Bay Roberts RCMP arrested 28-year-old Jesse Lewis on October 31, 2025 following a report of an automotive theft and related assault with a weapon.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on October 31, Bay Roberts RCMP responded to a report of assault with a weapon in the Makinsons area. Officers learned that the suspect had previously taken the victim’s vehicle without their consent. He was later arrested without incident and held in custody to appear in court.

Twenty-eight-year-old Jesse William Lewis has been charged with:

• Assault with a weapon,
• Theft of a motor vehicle,
• Uttering threats against a person.

He appeared in Provincial Court over the weekend and was remanded into custody. Lewis appeared in court again today, Monday November 3, 2025, for a bail hearing. He remains in custody at this time.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information that might assist in this investigation is asked to contact Bay Roberts RCMP at 709-786-2118. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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