News release

Natuashish RCMP responds to disturbance, arrests wanted man

October 22, 2025 - Natuashish, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested and faces new charges after a disturbance in Natuashish on Tuesday evening.

Around 3:00 p.m. on October 21, 2025, Natuashish RCMP responded to a report of a man causing a disturbance and making threats at a local business. When officers arrived, they found fresh spray paint on the door and located the suspect, 19-year-old Thomas Rich, nearby.

Police determined that Rich was the subject of an active police warrant related to a previous theft, and he was taken into custody. He is expected to appear in court today (Wednesday), and will also face new charges of:

• Uttering threats against a person – 2 counts,
• Resisting or obstructing a peace officer – 2 counts,

The investigation remains ongoing. 

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