Burin Peninsula RCMP Arrest Man After Officer Assault and Breach of Release Conditions in Marystown

Community Safety Alert – Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador

On the evening of March 24, 2026, Burin Peninsula RCMP arrested a 33-year-old man in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador following a confrontation in which a police officer was assaulted. The man, identified as Patrick Moulton, was taken into custody after attempting to flee officers who had attended a residence to arrest him on multiple outstanding matters.

RCMP officers located Moulton at a home in Marystown shortly after 5:00 p.m.. During the arrest attempt, he tried to escape and an altercation occurred, resulting in an assault on one officer. Police were able to detain him, and no serious injuries to the officer were reported. Moulton is now being held in custody at the Burin Peninsula RCMP detachment pending a court appearance.

Official Incident Details

According to the official release from RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador, officers attended a residence in Marystown on March 24, 2026, to arrest Patrick Moulton (33), who was wanted on multiple outstanding charges. Police state that Moulton had fled from officers the previous day and was actively being sought for:

• Break and enter
• Resisting arrest
• Obstruction
• Failing to comply with a release order

When officers arrived at the residence on March 24 and located Moulton, he allegedly attempted to run from police. During the effort to take him into custody, one officer was assaulted. Police report that there were no serious injuries as a result of this incident.

After his arrest, Moulton was transported to the Burin Peninsula RCMP detachment, where he remains in custody ahead of a court appearance. In connection with this most recent incident, he is now facing additional charges, including:

• Resisting or obstructing a police officer
• Assaulting a police officer
• Failing to comply with conditions of a release order

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador emphasize that they continue to focus on protecting public safety, enforcing the law, and delivering priority policing services across the province.

Residents who want to better understand local crime trends in the region can review up-to-date crime statistics and safety data for Burin and surrounding communities to see how incidents involving breaches of release conditions and assaults on officers fit into the broader safety picture.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident underscores the risks officers face when dealing with individuals who are already subject to court-ordered conditions and who may attempt to evade custody. Allegations of assault on a police officer, combined with repeated failures to comply with release orders, can signal an elevated risk environment both for first responders and for nearby residents in Newfoundland and Labrador communities such as Marystown and the wider Burin Peninsula.

For community members, it is important to allow police space to work safely when officers are present on your street or at a neighbouring residence. If you see an active police operation, keep your distance, follow any directions given by officers, and avoid crowding or recording from too close, as this can increase risk for everyone involved. If you are aware of a person who is wanted on outstanding charges or is breaching court-ordered conditions, you can support community safety by promptly reporting information to police through official channels. Continued cooperation between the public and law enforcement is essential to reducing repeat offending and maintaining safer neighbourhoods throughout the province.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the newfoundland-and-labrador community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.