Man arrested and charged by Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP as part of sexual assault and drug trafficking investigation

The RCMP executed a search warrant at a residential property in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on March 18 that resulted in the arrest of 44-year-old Darryl Dyson in connection with an investigation involving sexual assault and drug trafficking.

On the evening of March 17, police received the report from a victim who was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted.

As part of this investigation, police obtained search warrants to search a home on Saunders Street in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Dyson and a number of other individuals were arrested.

During the search of the home, officers located and seized over $47,000 cash, approximately 10 ounces of cocaine, brass knuckles, drug paraphernalia, and other items consistent with drug trafficking.

Dyson was charged with sexual assault, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.

The remaining arrested individuals were released without charge. Additional charges against Dyson and other individuals are possible as the investigation continues.