News release

Natuashish RCMP arrests man for uttering threats, weapons-related charge

April 8, 2026 - Natuashish, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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A 27-year-old man was arrested and charged by Natuashish RCMP on Tuesday for possession of a weapon, uttering threats and multiple counts of failing to comply with court-ordered conditions.

At approximately 11:00 a.m. on April 7, 2026, police received a report of a man making threats against multiple people in Natuashish. The suspect was identified and a short time later, at approximately 11:40 a.m., officers received a report that the same man was causing a disturbance and making threats while brandishing a knife at a local store.

Natuashish RCMP located the man — Zachary Collins, 27 — and he was arrested without incident.

Collins was held in police custody overnight and is expected to appear in provincial court today to answer to charges of:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
• Uttering threats against a person – two counts,
• Failure to comply with conditions of a release order,
• Failure to comply with a probation order – six counts,

The investigation is continuing. 

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in the province.  

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