News release

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador responds to more than 500 calls for service over long weekend

April 7, 2026 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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As many enjoyed an extended long weekend, RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador officers were busy across the province, responding to more than 500 calls for service between Friday and Monday.

In communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, our officers provide essential services to create safer communities and uphold the law. These calls for service represent the full breadth of support police provide — in addition to investigating crimes against people and property, the total includes requests for wellbeing checks, traffic enforcement, false alarms, people reported missing, support for those suffering from a mental health crisis and other public assistance. 

Over the long weekend, RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador also responded to reports of mischief, sudden deaths, traffic collisions, off-road vehicle violations, violations of the Liquor Control Act, suspicious persons or vehicles and support for partner agencies. 

Our sincere thanks go out to telecommunication workers with our RCMP Operational Communications Centre, who answered and dispatched these calls for service and provided support to our frontline police officers.

RCMP officers are currently serving over 600 communities from more than 40 detachments across the province. When Newfoundlanders and Labradorians call, officers are there to respond, serve and protect.

If you observe a crime or suspicious activity, please record what you see, including licence plates of involved vehicles, descriptions of involved individuals and the date, time and location of the incident. As soon as possible, report this information directly to your local police detachment. RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800)-709-7267 (RCMP).  If the matter is an emergency, please call 911.

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