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RCMP Major Crimes Unit issues warrant for man in 2023 Happy Valley-Goose Bay first degree murder
June 5, 2026
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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
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RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) has charged 30-year-old David Faucher with first degree murder, in connection to the homicide of Franz Drosch in Happy Valley-Goose Bay back in August of 2023. RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance locating Faucher who is the subject of a Canada-wide arrest warrant and actively evading police.
Faucher, who originates from Sherbrooke Quebec, is wanted by the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador on a Criminal Code charge of first-degree murder.
Although Faucher is believed to be in the Sherbrooke region, investigators believe he has connections to the Trois-Riviere region of Montreal and Mexico.
Faucher is described as standing 5 foot 11 inches tall, weighs approximately 190 lbs and has brown eyes.
A photo of Faucher is attached.
Faucher is believed to be operating a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, grey in colour, with Quebec licence plate FTV 8960 attached.
For your safety, please do not to approach Faucher. If you know his current location or have contact with him, please call 911 to report the information to your local police. Anyone with any additional information related to David Faucher’s movements is asked to contact the RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador Major Crimes Unit at 709-772-5433.
To share information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visiting nlcrimestoppers.com or using the P3Tips app.
