RNC charge 23-year old man after the death of a St. John's man on Wednesday

    Friday, 20 June 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Police say Dylan Baker appeared in court yesterday and is also facing charges that include assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon and breach of probation. 

    A 23-year old man has been charged with manslaughter after the death of a St. John’s man. RNC say Dylan Baker appeared in court yesterday and is also facing charges that include assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon and breach of probation. 

    Just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday (June 17), police were called to Salisbury Street where a 63-year-old man was located with serious injuries. The 63-year-old was rushed to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. 

     

     

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