RCMP in Labrador confirm Nelson Parsons has been arrested

    Wednesday, 1 April 2026 14:48

    By Tonya Organ

    An arrest warrant was issued for 53-year-old Nelson Gordon Parsons who was evading police.

    UPDATE: Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP confirms that Nelson Gordon has been arrested. Thanks to the public for your attention and support in this matter.

     

    EARLIER STORY: Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP are looking for a man who might be in the Corner Brook area. An arrest warrant has been issued for 53-year-old Nelson Gordon Parsons who is currently evading police. Police believe it’s possible that Parsons has left the Labrador region. He is wanted in relation to multiple Criminal Code charges including extortion, two counts of harassing communications, failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking.

     

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