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Springdale RCMP responds to stabbing at residence in Triton, man arrested
June 17, 2025
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Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
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Following the report of a stabbing at a home in Triton on June 15, 2025, 43-year-old Preston Roberts was arrested by Springdale RCMP.
RCMP received the report at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Officers arrived at the scene and spoke to the victim who received minor injuries. At approximately 7:30 p.m., police located Roberts inside a vehicle parked at cabin in Kippens Ridge. He was arrested. Incidental to the arrest, police located and seized a knife and a quantity of suspected crack cocaine.
Roberts appeared in court on Monday and was released from custody on a number of conditions. He is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Failure to comply with a probation order – two counts
His next court appearance is scheduled for July 30, 2025.
The investigation is continuing.