RCMP Search for Wanted Man in Botwood Area of Newfoundland

Community Safety Alert: Help Locate Wanted Man

The RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS) in Newfoundland and Labrador is actively searching for 40-year-old Adam Angus Waterman, who is currently wanted on an arrest warrant. Police report that Waterman has breached the conditions of a court-ordered release and is now purposefully avoiding contact with law enforcement.

Waterman’s most recent known whereabouts were in the Botwood area. The RCMP is asking residents across the region to stay alert and to report any information that could help officers locate him. This is an active investigation, and community awareness is critical to resolving the warrant safely.

Photo of Wanted Individual

RCMP have released the following image to assist the public in identifying the individual they are attempting to locate:

A photo of Adam Angus Waterman as provided by the RCMP.

Official RCMP Details

Based on the official RCMP release, the following key details are confirmed:

• Subject: Adam Angus Waterman
• Age: 40 years old
• Agency in Charge: RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS)
• Legal Status: Wanted on an arrest warrant
• Reason for Warrant: Failure to comply with a release order
• Current Behaviour: Actively evading police, according to RCMP
• Last Known Location: Botwood area, Newfoundland and Labrador
• Investigative Contact: Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP detachment – 709-489-2121
• Anonymous Tips: Crime Stoppers – 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or via the P3Tips app

Crime Canada Community: Your Help Is Needed

RCMP have clearly stated that they require public assistance to find Adam Angus Waterman. If you see him, or if you have any information about where he might be, do not attempt to approach or confront him yourself. Instead, contact police immediately.

• For direct information to investigators, call the Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP detachment at 709-489-2121.
• To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip at www.nlcrimestoppers.com, or use the P3Tips app.

Residents in and around Botwood and the broader West District region are encouraged to be attentive to unusual activity and to share credible information that could assist the RCMP. Across Canada, from smaller communities like those featured in our West Perth crime statistics and safety data profiles to larger urban centres, timely public reporting is a key factor in resolving warrant cases safely.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, we closely monitor alerts involving arrest warrants and individuals who are deliberately avoiding police, because these situations can impact the sense of safety in communities like those throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. When a person is wanted for breaching a release order, it signals that court-imposed conditions are not being followed, and that police must rely even more heavily on public awareness to locate the subject.

For local residents, practical safety steps include staying informed about active alerts, being cautious about sharing personal information with unfamiliar individuals, and promptly reporting sightings or suspicious behavior to law enforcement. You never need to investigate on your own—your role is to observe, document what you can safely see (such as time, location, direction of travel, vehicle description), and contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers. The same principles apply in communities across the country, including smaller municipalities highlighted in our national coverage such as the WestLake-Gladstone crime and safety profile.

By working together—residents, police, and data-focused platforms like CrimeCanada.ca—we strengthen community safety, help resolve cases faster, and support a more secure environment for everyone in 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.