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Man, 48, Charged After Break and Enter at St. John’s Home

Police say Gregory Hall, 48, was arrested at a west-end St. John’s home after a reported break and enter. He was held to appear in court.

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A 48-year-old man has been charged after a reported break and enter at a home in the west end of St. John’s on Nov. 3, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said. Officers responded to the report of a break and enter in progress around 11:30 a.m.

A woman told police that a man known to her had used force to get into her home, damaging the property, according to the RNC.

Officers from Operational Patrol Services and Police Dog Services responded to the home. Police said they found the man at the residence and arrested him there.

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Charges and court appearance

The RNC identified the accused as Gregory Hall, 48. Police said he was charged with:

  • Breaking and entering;
  • Resisting arrest;
  • Uttering threats; and
  • Breach of a probation order.

Hall was held to appear in court, according to police.

Reporting a crime

The RNC asks anyone reporting a crime in progress to contact police immediately by calling 911. The file number for the reported break and enter is 2026-72267.

About these reports

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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