Community Alert: Arrest Warrant for Man Wanted in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Section 1: The Alert

Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for 42-year-old John Roy Michel, who is currently not in custody and is actively avoiding police contact. Police are asking residents and anyone who may know his whereabouts to come forward immediately with information.

Michel is wanted in connection with criminal charges laid in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area of Newfoundland and Labrador. The warrant relates to alleged property crime and a breach of release conditions. This is an active, ongoing police matter, and community awareness and cooperation are essential to help officers safely locate him.

Section 2: Official Details from RCMP

RCMP Request for Public Assistance

According to the official information released by Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP, an arrest warrant has been issued for John Roy Michel, age 42. Police state that he is currently evading them and remains unlawfully at large.

Alleged Offences Linked to the Warrant

• Theft under $5,000
• Failure to comply with a condition of an undertaking

RCMP have also released a photograph of Michel to assist with identification:

Crime Canada Community: Your Help Is Needed Now

Police are specifically asking for the public’s help to determine Michel’s current location. If you see him or have any information that could help officers find him, you are urged to contact law enforcement without delay. Do not attempt to approach or detain him yourself; instead, report what you know to police.

How to Contact Police with Information

• Call the Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP detachment at 709-896-3383
• Contact your local police service
• In an emergency, call 911

Anonymous Tips

If you wish to provide information without identifying yourself, you can submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers using any of the following options:

• Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Website: www.nlcrimestoppers.com
• P3Tips mobile application

While this specific warrant concerns Newfoundland and Labrador, CrimeCanada.ca tracks safety patterns across communities nationwide. For example, our analysis of areas such as Saint-Michel, Quebec crime statistics shows how community reporting and cooperation with police contribute significantly to managing property crime and breaches of court conditions in many regions.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, our mission is to support safer communities across Newfoundland and Labrador by helping residents stay informed about active police matters like arrest warrants and wanted persons. Cases involving alleged theft and non-compliance with court-ordered conditions matter to community safety because they can signal ongoing risk of further offences or disregard for judicial orders.

For residents in and around Happy Valley-Goose Bay, staying alert to official RCMP bulletins and promptly reporting information can make a critical difference in how quickly police are able to locate individuals who are unlawfully at large. Practical safety steps include securing personal property, promptly reporting suspicious behaviour, and using official channels such as detachment phone numbers, 911, or Crime Stoppers when you have information that may help an investigation. Responsible reporting—providing accurate details like time, location, and descriptions—supports police efforts and strengthens overall community safety.

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.