Man, 61, charged with break and enter at vacant Grand Falls-Windsor home

A 61-year-old man has been charged after Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrested him at a vacant home on Coronation Street in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Police identified the accused as William Tubrett, 61. He is charged with one count of break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence. The allegation has not been proven in court.

Arrest at the scene

According to the RCMP, police received a report of a suspected break and enter at a vacant residence on Coronation Street shortly after 7 a.m. on April 7. Officers went to the home and arrested the man at the scene.

Court appearances

Police said Tubrett was held in custody and brought before Grand Falls-Windsor Provincial Court on Tuesday, April 7. The court released him on strict conditions.

As of the RCMP's update, he was scheduled to return to court on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Investigation continues

The RCMP said its investigation remains active and ongoing. No further details about the incident had been released by police.

This report is based on information released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A criminal charge is an allegation, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.