Community Safety Alert: Three Arrested After Armed Home Robbery in Sheshatshiu, Labrador

The RCMP Labrador District General Investigation Section (GIS) has arrested a third suspect in connection with an armed home robbery that occurred in Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador, in December 2025. The most recent arrest involves 39-year-old Jonathan Chevrier-Icebound, bringing the total number of people arrested in this case to three.

The incident took place around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, inside a residence on Edwards Drive in Sheshatshiu. During the robbery, a firearm was reportedly discharged, causing damage inside the home, and one victim sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening. The investigation remains active as police continue to examine the circumstances of the offence.

Official Incident Details

Following the early-morning armed robbery in December 2025, Sheshatshiu RCMP initially responded to the scene. The file was then led by the Labrador District GIS, with specialized support from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section (FIS). A search warrant was obtained under the Criminal Code and executed as part of the investigative steps.

Two suspects were first identified and arrested in December 2025 in relation to this home-invasion style robbery:

• Petapen Hurley, 23
• Natasha Hurley, 43

According to the RCMP, the following charges have been laid so far:

Charges against Petapen Hurley (23)

• Robbery
• Assault with a weapon
• Using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence (three separate charges)
• Failure to comply with a release order (two counts)

Charges against Natasha Hurley (43)

• Robbery
• Assault with a weapon

On March 24, 2026, investigators identified and arrested a third suspect, Jonathan Chevrier-Icebound, in Sheshatshiu. He appeared in provincial court the following day to face eight serious charges linked to the same armed robbery incident:

Charges against Jonathan Chevrier-Icebound (39)

• Robbery with a firearm
• Discharging a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence
• Assault with a weapon
• Careless use of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Weapons possession contrary to order and failing to surrender authorization
• Being disguised with intent to commit an offence
• Failure to comply with a probation order

Chevrier-Icebound remains in custody at this time. Both Petapen Hurley and Natasha Hurley have been released on court-imposed conditions while the court process continues. The RCMP state that the investigation into this armed robbery is still ongoing.

Residents who want to better understand local crime patterns in the area can review independent data on crime statistics and safety trends for Sheshatshiu 3, as well as nearby communities such as Labrador City crime and safety data.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights the serious risks associated with violent crime inside homes, particularly offences involving firearms in smaller and remote communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. A firearm being discharged in a residence can easily lead to life-threatening injuries not only for intended victims but also for other occupants, neighbours, and responding officers.

While police have made arrests in this file, community safety also depends on residents staying alert to suspicious behaviour—especially late-night activity around homes, unknown individuals loitering in residential areas, or people seen handling weapons. If you ever witness an emergency or an incident that appears to involve weapons or immediate danger, contact 911 right away. For non-urgent concerns or information that may assist ongoing investigations, you can contact your local RCMP detachment or use anonymous reporting options such as Crime Stoppers, where available.

CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to providing accessible public safety information for communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. By combining official police releases with independent crime statistics and safety insights, our goal is to help residents make informed decisions, support prevention efforts, and work together toward safer neighbourhoods.

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.