RCMP Warrant: Search Underway for Nelson Gordon Parsons in NL
Community Safety Alert – Wanted Individual in Newfoundland and Labrador
Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP have issued an active arrest warrant for 53-year-old Nelson Gordon Parsons, who is currently evading police. Officers are asking residents to assist by reporting any information about his whereabouts immediately to law enforcement.
Investigators believe that Parsons may have travelled outside the Labrador region and could possibly be in the Corner Brook area or elsewhere in Newfoundland and Labrador. This alert is being shared to help communities remain vigilant and to support police efforts to safely locate and arrest this individual.
Help Needed: Do You Recognize This Man?
The CrimeCanada.ca community is urged to help by reviewing the photo below and sharing any credible information with police. Do not approach or attempt to detain anyone you believe to be this individual. Instead, contact authorities using the numbers listed in this alert.
Image: RCMP-provided photo of Nelson Gordon Parsons.
Official RCMP Details
According to Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP, Parsons is the subject of active arrest warrants and is wanted in connection with several alleged Criminal Code offences. Police advise that he may no longer be in the Labrador region and might be in or near Corner Brook.
The charges for which Parsons is currently wanted include:
- Extortion;
- Harassing communications – two counts;
- Failure or refusal to comply with a demand;
- Failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking.
RCMP have released his photo to assist the public in identifying him. If you see a person you believe to be Nelson Gordon Parsons, you are asked not to engage with him directly but to notify police right away.
How to Contact Police or Crime Stoppers
If you have any information about the current location of Nelson Gordon Parsons:
- Call your local police detachment immediately, or
- Dial 911 in an emergency or if you require immediate police response.
To provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers by:
- Calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477);
- Visiting the Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com;
- Using the P3Tips mobile app to submit a tip.
Timely reporting from community members is often crucial in locating wanted individuals. Residents in communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, including smaller areas that may not frequently see this type of alert, are encouraged to remain aware of official police notices. For example, reviewing local patterns in tools like the Parson’s Pond crime statistics and safety data page can help residents understand broader safety trends in the province.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, an active arrest warrant for a person wanted on extortion, harassing communications, and failure to comply with legal demands represents an important community safety concern for Newfoundland and Labrador. While there is no indication in this release of a specific, immediate threat to the public, unresolved warrants and alleged non-compliance with court-imposed conditions can increase uncertainty and anxiety in local communities.
Residents are encouraged to remain attentive to official alerts, share confirmed information from law enforcement channels, and report any suspicious behaviour without putting themselves at risk. Avoid spreading unverified rumours on social media, and instead rely on updates from police and trusted safety resources. Community participation—calling in tips, recognizing individuals from official photos, and staying informed—plays a key role in supporting safe neighbourhoods and assisting police in bringing wanted persons into custody.
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.