Irishtown woman charged with assault with a weapon and theft at a store in St. George's

    Tuesday, 9 December 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says when the employee tried to get the vehicle’s licence plate, they were nearly struck before it fled towards Stephenville.

    A 20 year old Bay of Islands woman is facing an assault with a weapon charge, namely a vehicle, after stealing from a store in St. George’s. Bay St. George RCMP got a call from a retail store on Main Street around 5 o’clock Friday evening. An employee reported the woman left the store with unpaid merchandise and gave police a description. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says when the employee tried to get the vehicle’s licence plate, they were nearly struck before it fled towards Stephenville. Police located the woman, who is from Irishtown,  a short time later at a home in Stephenville and she was taken into custody. She is due to appear in court February 5th.

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -11°C

    • Deer Lake

      Heavy snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -12°C

    • Stephenville

      Light snow

      High: -2°C | Low: -10°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, February 5, 2026

      Topics of conversation on this week's show include gift cards, ceramics, batteries, and more!

    • Center Stage with Stella

      "Center Stage with Stella", Feb 4 , 2026 (First show)

      Geri and Phil from The Once join Stella for her first show

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 4, 2026

      February is Violence Prevention Month