Community Alert: Arrest Warrant Issued for Man Sought by Holyrood RCMP

Section 1: The Alert

Holyrood RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador have issued an arrest warrant for 43-year-old Matthew Jerry Payne. Police are actively looking for him in connection with multiple alleged Criminal Code offences and are calling on the public to assist with any information on his whereabouts.

The warrant relates to several serious charges, including break and enter, dangerous operation of a vehicle, fleeing from police, and breaching release conditions. This alert is being shared so residents in the region can remain aware, exercise caution, and know exactly how to report any sightings to law enforcement or Crime Stoppers.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official information provided by Holyrood RCMP, an active arrest warrant has been issued for Matthew Jerry Payne, age 43. He is wanted in relation to several Criminal Code offences. A current photo of the wanted individual has been released to help the public recognize him:

The charges listed by police include:

• Break and enter with intent
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance – two counts
• Flight from a police or peace officer – two counts
• Failure to comply with a condition of a release order – two counts

RCMP Request for Public Assistance:

Police are asking anyone who knows where Matthew Jerry Payne is, or who has recently seen him, to contact law enforcement immediately. Do not attempt to intervene yourself; report any information directly to police.

Contact Information (Holyrood and Area):

• Holyrood RCMP Detachment: 709-229-3892
• Your local police service in your community
• Emergency: 911

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can provide tips through Crime Stoppers:

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

CrimeCanada.ca Community Call-to-Action: If you live in or travel through the Holyrood area or elsewhere in Newfoundland and Labrador, please review the photo and description carefully. Share this alert with family, neighbours, and coworkers. Community reporting has been shown, in communities across Canada such as Pays Plat 51 in Ontario, where we track crime and safety trends, to play a critical role in resolving active warrants and reducing repeat offending.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, warrants connected to alleged offences like break and enter, dangerous vehicle operation, and fleeing from police are serious community safety concerns for Newfoundland and Labrador. These types of incidents can put both the public and responding officers at risk, especially when vehicles are used dangerously or when court-ordered conditions are not followed.

We encourage residents to stay alert in their neighbourhoods and around workplaces, particularly in areas where vehicles and property may be more vulnerable. Simple steps—such as securing homes and outbuildings, installing motion lighting, noting unusual vehicle activity, and promptly reporting suspicious behaviour—can significantly improve local safety. Equally important is providing accurate, timely information to police when you see someone who may be the subject of an active warrant. Your tip, even if it seems minor, can help officers safely locate individuals wanted by the courts and prevent further harm.

CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer communities by sharing verified alerts and data, and by helping the public understand the local impact of crime trends. Working together—residents, police, and safety organizations—we can reduce opportunities for crime and strengthen community trust and awareness across Newfoundland and Labrador.

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.