Arrest warrant issued for Roy Russell (UPDATED)

February 11, 2026 - Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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UPDATE (February 12, 2026): Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP advises that Roy Russell has been arrested. 

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 45-year-old Roy William Russell, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is currently evading police.

Russell failed to attend court as expected and is wanted in relation to a criminal charge of operation of a conveyance while prohibited.

A photo of Russell is attached.

Based on previous interactions, police caution that Russell may be in possession of a weapon. For that reasons, anyone with information about his current location is asked to call 911.

To share information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers: at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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