Three of four people arrested in connection with recent gun violence and a stabbing in metro St. John’s have now been released pending next court dates.
Robert Belbin and Brandon Chafe, both 20 years old, both made bail and had relatives put up cash and promise to report any breach of release conditions.
18-year-old Ashton Whalen is charged with breaching court orders and has also been released.
19-year-old Abigail Gillingham is expected to follow suit.
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Belbin is charged with aggravated assault and robbery with violence in connection with a stabbing on George Street, while the others face weapons charges ranging from trafficking to possession and careless use of illegal guns.
The arrests were made over the past several days, soon after gunfire at an apartment building and an east-end home, which was also firebombed.
Police also seized a number of firearms from the Brookfield Road area in connection with the investigation, which includes incidents dating back to May 13.
The RNC suggests more arrests are pending.
