Happy Valley-Goose Bay woman charged with number of criminal offences following violent assault

Twenty-four-year-old Olivia Dyson is charged with a number of criminal offences following a violent assault that occurred in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on July 20, 2024.

Shortly before 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP were called to an assault in progress on Grenfell Street. While two individuals were walking along the roadway, one was intentionally struck by a truck and both were sprayed with bear spray. The driver of the vehicle, Dyson, departed the scene prior to police arrival and left the victim on the roadway with serious injuries. Both victims were transported to Labrador Health Centre and one was further transported to the Health Sciences Centre in St. John's for treatment of serious injuries.

A short time later, Dyson was arrested without further incident. At a court appearance over the weekend, she was remanded into custody. She will appear in court later today and is charged with the following criminal offences:

Aggravated assault

Assault with a weapon – three counts

Dangerous operation of a conveyance (motor vehicle) causing bodily harm

Administering a noxious substance – two counts

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Failing to comply with a court ordered condition

The investigation is continuing.