A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an incident Friday night that triggered a shelter-in-place in the Cochrane Pond Park area.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary was called to Riverside Drive West in the Goulds after a man reportedly entered a home with a weapon, demanded cash and a vehicle, and fled the scene.
There were no injuries.
A short time later, officers noticed the vehicle heading toward Mount Pearl and tried to pull it over, but the vehicle fled. Police did not pursue in the interest of public safety.
A half hour later, the vehicle was found abandoned in the median of the TCH near Cochrane Pond.
A shelter-in-place was issued, and police dogs, as well as the Tactics and Rescue Unit were called in to assist. Police dog Paige located a number of items, including a firearm, nearby.
Just before 11:30 the next morning, police say Rylee Rideout was arrested at his home without incident.
He was held in custody pending a court appearance on numerous charges, including;
- Break and enter
- Using a firearm or imitation in the commission of an offence
- Careless use of a firearm
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Disguise with intent
- Theft of a motor vehicle
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Breach of a release order
