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    St. John's homes being searched in relation to sexual violence against youth

    Friday, 16 June 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    People in the Hussey Drive area can expect an increased police presence over the coming weeks.  

    RNC are beefing up their ongoing investigation into sexual violence involving youth in St. John’s. Police received a report last November, and 62-year-old Tony Humby and 80-year-old Bruce Escott remain in custody and have been charged with offences related to sexual violence upon youth. This is in connection with multiple complaints.  Late yesterday, police secured and will be searching 2 residences on Hussey Drive. People in the area can expect an increased police presence over the coming weeks.  

     

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