Man facing multiple charges after Clarenville RCMP respond to disturbance, execute search warrant

July 29, 2025 - Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

Content

Clarenville RCMP arrested 27-year-old Ashton Robert White on July 23, 2025 after responding to a disturbance at home in Clarenville. White now faces 18 charges, including assault, uttering threats and firearms-related offences.

On Wednesday, police were called to a residence in Clarenville in response to a possible assault. White had left the home, but was located by Clarenville RCMP, arrested and held in custody. Officers also searched a cabin in Princeton on Friday as part of the active investigation. During the search, police located and seized a number of firearms.

White is currently being held in custody, and faces 9 weapons-related charges and 10 additional criminal charges of:

• Assault while choking
• Assault – 3 counts
• Uttering threats
• Counsel to commit suicide
• Mischief under $5,000
• Failure to comply with a release order (2)

The investigation is ongoing, with additional charges possible.

White will appear in Clarenville Provincial Court this afternoon. 

Contacts