Police have reopened Old Pennywell Road in St. John’s following an incident at a home in the area this morning.
They had shut down a section of the road and surrounded the residence, between Baccalieu Street and Lynch Place, as they investigated an alleged assault.
At the time, they said they were trying to make contact with anyone inside the house as part of their investigation.
UPDATE – The RNC have opened access for traffic on Old Pennywell Road.
There will continue to be a police presence in the area as the investigation continues.#nltraffic pic.twitter.com/fch4zfoq78
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) March 13, 2025
An ambulance was on scene along with several RNC units throughout the morning.
But it’s not clear if anyone was injured or if charges are pending.
Earlier story
Police have shut down a section of Old Pennywell Road in St. John’s as they investigate an alleged assault in the area this morning.
In a post on X, the RNC say they’ve surrounded a home between Baccalieu Street and Lynch Place, and closed off that stretch of Pennywell Road.
They say they’re trying to make contact with anyone inside the house as part of their investigation.
Police say they’ll provide more information as the situation evolves.
The RNC responded to a property on Old Pennywell Road in St. John’s following a report of an assault early this morning.
Officers have contained a residence and closed Old Pennywell Road, from Baccalieu Street to Lynch Place, in connection with the investigation. 1/#nltraffic pic.twitter.com/HlQxD79H7x
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) March 13, 2025
