Tony Wakeham says one of the most concerning findings is the dramatic rise in the occurrence of sexual assault with a weapon or sexual assault causing bodily harm, which has nearly doubled across Canada but has surged from one case in 2015 to 17 cases in 2023 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The leader of the opposition is gravely concerned following the release of new statistics documenting a significant rise in crime within the province. After Stats Canada released the latest numbers, there was an alleged murder in broad daylight in the capital city just steps away from St. Clare’s hospital. Tony Wakeham says one of the most concerning findings is the dramatic rise in the occurrence of sexual assault with a weapon or sexual assault causing bodily harm, which has nearly doubled across Canada but has surged from one case in 2015 to 17 cases in 2023 in Newfoundland and Labrador. He says “Things are getting much worse in this province. Whether it is caused by our revolving door prison, our lack of rehabilitation programs, the illegal drugs flooding our shores, or a government not providing the support our police services need.” The report also indicates a 20% increase in total property crime and a 40% rise in total violent crime in Newfoundland and Labrador.
27-year-old man charged with assault with a weapon after an incident at Margaret Bowater Park in Corner Brook
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Female Baseball Day at Jubilee Field in Corner Brook tomorrow; come out and try baseball
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RCMP waiting on blood test to determine if a 67-year-old Stephenville man will be charged with impaired
