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    RCMP issue arrest warrant for Leon William Francis of Port aux Basques

    Wednesday, 18 June 2025 16:58

    By Tonya Organ

    Francis is wanted in relation to a number of criminal charges.

    RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Leon William Francis of Port aux Basques. Francis is wanted in relation to a number of criminal charges. This includes  three counts of criminal harassment, harassing communications, two counts of uttering threats and two counts of failing to comply with a release order.

    Anyone having information about the current location of Leon Francis is asked to contact Channel-Port aux Basques RCMP at 709-695-2149.  To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

     

     

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