Man arrested for threatening to kill animal

A 67-year-old man was arrested after police responded to a report of a suspicious person in a trail area in central St. John’s on Wednesday afternoon.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary were called to the area at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Aug. 5.

Following an investigation, officers arrested the man and charged him with breach of probation, breach of a release order, causing a disturbance, and uttering threats to kill an animal.

Police said the accused was taken to the St. John’s city lockup, where he was held in custody to appear in court.