Clarke was recently charged with a number of criminal offences that occurred in both Clarenville and Lewisporte area, including dangerous operation, uttering threats, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and breaching a condition of a release order.
A Corner Brook man is facing a long list of charges after being found with a handgun in Trout River. Rocky Harbour RCMP received a report of a dangerous driver in the town on January 3rd. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. that day police say he struck a pedestrian while speeding through the town. Police were also notified that 59-year-old Lawrence Clarke of Corner Brook, left the vehicle and had an altercation using a baseball bat with another individual. Police located his vehicle at a business in the town and Clarke was arrested. Clarke was recently charged with a number of criminal offences that occurred in both Clarenville and Lewisporte area, including dangerous operation, uttering threats, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and breaching a condition of a release order. He was released on a number of conditions. He is now facing 5 more charges related to the firearm. The investigation is continuing with further charges possible.
Steady Brook residents living near the river advised to keep an eye on properties as water levels increase
Corner Brook residents have until May31st to report lawn damage done by snow plows
Police looking for the owner of a SUV seen turning into a parking lot in Stephenville on April 24th
It's National Police Week and Justice Minister highlights new Special Constable Pilot Program with the RNC
Fox's General Store in Curling transitioning to seasonal operation this fall
