Community Safety Alert: Arrest Warrant for Paul Abia Obed in Nain

Section 1: The Alert

Nain RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador have issued arrest warrants for 43-year-old Paul Abia Obed, who is currently avoiding contact with police. Officers are actively seeking to locate him and are turning to the public for assistance.

Obed is wanted in connection with multiple Criminal Code offences, including sexual assault and related charges. Police are emphasizing the importance of any information about his current whereabouts and are asking residents in and around Nain and the wider region to remain alert and report tips immediately.

Section 2: Official Details from RCMP

According to the official information released by Nain RCMP, Paul Abia Obed (43) is the subject of outstanding arrest warrants and is believed to be actively evading police contact.

The charges linked to these warrants include:

• One or more counts of sexual assault under the Criminal Code.
• Sexual interference.
• Failure to comply with a condition of an undertaking, specifically for failing to attend court.

A current photo of the wanted individual has been provided by police:

Image: RCMP – Photo of Paul Abia Obed

Public Assistance Needed – How to Help

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist Nain RCMP in locating Paul Abia Obed. If you have any information about his current location, you are urged to contact police immediately. Do not approach or attempt to detain anyone yourself; leave all enforcement actions to law enforcement.

Report information directly to RCMP:

• Nain RCMP Detachment: 709-922-2862

Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers:

• Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com
• Use the P3Tips mobile app

Timely reporting from the public often plays a critical role in safely locating wanted individuals. Similar to how local patterns can be understood through regional data, such as the crime statistics available for communities like Obedjiwan 28 in Quebec, information from residents in and around Nain helps law enforcement respond quickly and protect vulnerable people.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any warrant involving alleged sexual assault and sexual interference is a serious matter for the Newfoundland and Labrador community. These types of offences can have lasting impacts on victims and can create heightened concern within smaller or remote communities such as Nain. Community awareness, early reporting, and cooperation with police are critical elements in preventing further harm and supporting those who may be at risk.

Residents are encouraged to maintain normal routines while staying alert to their surroundings and to the people they interact with. If you observe suspicious behaviour, have information about a wanted person, or become aware of someone matching the description or photo of Paul Abia Obed, contact Nain RCMP at 709-922-2862 or use Crime Stoppers channels right away. Your information—no matter how minor it may seem—can help resolve cases more quickly, similar to how localized data and trends in other communities (for example, those reflected in detailed city safety profiles like Obadjiwan 15E in Ontario) support broader public safety planning across Canada.

CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to supporting safer communities by amplifying official alerts, promoting public awareness, and encouraging responsible, prompt reporting to law enforcement.

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.