Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responds to break and enter in progress, suspect arrested

September 18, 2026 - Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at a commercial business in the town overnight and arrested one suspect at the scene. Justin Mills, 35, was found in possession of break-in instruments, and police also executed his existing warrant of arrest.

At approximately 12:15 a.m. on September 17, Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a commercial property on Earle Street.

Officers arrived at the scene and arrested Justin Shawn Mills, 35, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in relation to a separate, previous matter.

He now faces new additional charges under the Criminal Code including breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence, possessing break-in instruments and failing to comply with a Probation Order.

Mills was held in custody to appear in Grand Falls-Windsor Provincial Court on Thursday.

The second suspect remains outstanding at this time. The investigation is continuing and additional arrests and charges are possible.

Anyone with any information related to this break and enter, including the identity of the second individual involved, is asked to contact the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP at 709-487-2121.

To share information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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