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A 28-year-old man faces two counts of sexual assault and other charges after a cab driver reported an altercation in his taxi in downtown St. John's, the RNC said.
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A 28-year-old man has been charged with sexual violence offences in St. John's, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) said on October 28, 2026. The investigation began after a cab driver reported an altercation in his taxi in the downtown area on October 19.
According to the RNC, the cab driver reported that the altercation happened while he was driving in downtown St. John's. The two people involved had left the area before officers arrived.
Police said their investigation determined that a sexual assault had occurred, and the force's Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit took over the investigation.
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On October 24, officers learned of another sexual assault that had happened the week before. Police said it involved the same man.
Major Gebrehiwet, 28, was scheduled to appear in court on October 28 charged with:
The charges have not been proven in court.
The RNC encourages all survivors of sexual violence to seek help from a trusted resource as soon as it is safe to do so. Police said members of the CASA Unit are available to speak with anyone who has information or questions, and that officers use a trauma-informed approach to explain legal and investigative options and point survivors to appropriate resources.
The RNC can be reached at 709-729-8000. In an emergency, call 911. The file numbers are 2026-69078 and 2026-70403.
St. John's had a Crime Severity Index of 79.22 in 2025, down 2.41% from the previous year, and a Violent Crime Severity Index of 104.32, according to Statistics Canada.
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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