News release

Springdale man charged with intimate partner violence related offences

August 7, 2025 - Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Following a report a residential disturbance on August 5, 2025, at a home in Grand Falls-Windsor, 23-year-old Brady James Penney of Springdale, was arrested.  He is charged with a number of criminal offences related to intimate partner violence.

On Tuesday afternoon, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP received the report of an assault and attended the home where a woman was located with injuries.  Penney, who had departed the home prior to police arrival, was located a short distance away and was arrested without further incident.

Penney was held in custody overnight, appeared in court on August 6, 2025, and was released on conditions. He is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Assault – two counts
• Uttering threats – two counts

Victims of Intimate Partner Violence are strongly encouraged to reach out for support.  RCMP NL has a zero-tolerance policy for intimate partner violence.  If grounds exist, a criminal charge will be laid in all instances of intimate partner violence. If you need assistance or would like to report intimate partner violence, you can call or attend your local police detachment. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

If you are experiencing intimate partner violence, there are resources and supports available, including Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Victim Services (https://www.gov.nl.ca/victimservices/) and the Journey Project (https://journeyproject.ca/)

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