Forteau RCMP charges former L'Anse au Loup town employee following fraud investigation

May 28, 2026 - Forteau, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Following an investigation that began in August 2025, criminal charges have been laid by Forteau RCMP against 53-year-old Janice Normore.

In August 2025, the Town of L'Anse au Loup contacted the RCMP about possible internal fraud. The town hired a chartered professional accountant who conducted a financial audit, leading to the discovery of financial irregularities starting in January 2021. 

In total, the investigation discovered internal fraud in excess of $115,000.00 over a period of approximately four years.

On May 27, Janice Normore, a former employee of the town, was charged with Criminal Code offences including theft over $5,000 and breach of trust.

Normore is set to make her first appearance in Wabush Provincial Court on August 18, 2026.

Forteau RCMP thanks the Town of L'Anse au Loup for its cooperation and the assistance provided during the complex police investigation.

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