News release

Arrest warrant issued for Darrin Hobbs

March 18, 2026 - Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Clarenville RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating 50-year-old Darrin Frederick Hobbs, who is the subject of an active arrest warrant and is currently evading police.

Hobbs is wanted in relation to multiple Criminal Code charges including:

• Assault causing bodily harm;
• Flight from police;
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• Failure to comply with conditions of a release order – three counts.

Earlier today police issued a public advisory seeking help to locate a black 2014 Ford Mustang with licence plate JBP 808. Hobbs was the driver of this vehicle, which has since been located in the Charlottetown area and recovered by police.

A photo of Hobbs is attached.

Anyone with information about his current location is asked to call their local police or 911. To share information anonymously, please contact Crime Stoppers: at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

Hobbs is wanted in relation to multiple Criminal Code charges including:

• Assault causing bodily harm;
• Flight from police;
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle;
• Failure to comply with conditions of a release order – three counts.

Earlier today police issued a public advisory seeking help to locate a black 2014 Ford Mustang with licence plate JBP 808. Hobbs was the driver of this vehicle, which has since been located in the Charlottetown area and recovered by police.

A photo of Hobbs is attached.

Anyone with information about his current location is asked to call their local police or 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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