Community Alert: Warrant Issued for Anthony “Tony” Farrell in Burin Peninsula

Burin Peninsula RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador has issued an arrest warrant for 39-year-old Anthony (Tony) Cyril Farrell. Police are asking the public to help locate him in connection with multiple outstanding criminal charges.

Investigators believe Farrell may currently be in the Marystown area. This is an active warrant, and police are urging residents to stay alert, review the information below carefully, and contact authorities immediately with any information about his whereabouts.

Official RCMP Details

According to Burin Peninsula RCMP, Anthony (Tony) Cyril Farrell is wanted on several charges. These charges relate to alleged offences involving motor vehicle operation, attempts to evade police, and violations of court-ordered conditions, among others.

Farrell is currently the subject of an active arrest warrant. The RCMP has stated that they believe he may be located in or around Marystown, on the Burin Peninsula. Residents in this region, and across Newfoundland and Labrador, are encouraged to review the list of charges and the provided photo carefully.

Charges Listed by RCMP

The RCMP reports that Anthony (Tony) Cyril Farrell is wanted in relation to the following charges:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving while prohibited
• Flight from police
• Break and enter with intent
• Obstruction of a peace officer – three counts
• Failure to comply with a probation order – four counts

These allegations involve both traffic-related offences and court compliance issues, which are taken seriously by police and courts across Newfoundland and Labrador. For broader context on crime trends in smaller communities in the province, residents can review regional data such as the crime statistics and safety patterns for Forteau, NL, or compare to other communities like St. Anthony crime and safety data.

Call for Public Assistance

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently asking our community to assist the RCMP in locating Anthony (Tony) Farrell. If you see him or have any information about his current location, do not attempt to approach or detain him yourself. Instead, contact police immediately using the official numbers below.

If you have information on Farrell’s whereabouts, contact:

• Burin Peninsula RCMP: 709-279-3001
• Your local police detachment, if you are outside the immediate area

To provide information anonymously, you can contact:

• Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com
• Through the P3Tips mobile app

Even small pieces of information—such as a possible sighting, vehicle details, or known associates—can be important to investigators working to safely locate and arrest individuals with active warrants.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, warrants involving alleged dangerous driving, fleeing from police, and repeated breaches of court orders raise serious public safety concerns for communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and attempts to evade police can place bystanders, other drivers, and officers at direct risk.

We encourage residents to stay alert on local roads, report suspected impaired or dangerous driving, and immediately notify police if they recognize a person who is the subject of an active warrant. Never put yourself in harm’s way by intervening; the safest action is to observe from a distance and provide accurate information to law enforcement. Community vigilance and responsible reporting are key to reducing risk and helping police safely resolve cases like this one.

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.