RCMP Respond to Report of Man Armed with Axe in Upper Island Cove

The RCMP in Bay Roberts responded to a disturbance outside a residence in Upper Island Cove on Friday evening.

Twenty-seven-year-old Kyle Mercer was taken into custody after police received a report that Mercer, who was believed to be intoxicated, was armed with an axe and was causing damage to items on the property.

Before RCMP arrived on the scene, the accused has left the property in a vehicle but was located by police a short distance away.

A traffic stop was conducted and Mercer, who showed signs of alcohol impairment, was arrested and taken into police custody.

He was transported to the detachment for breath testing and refused to provide a breath sample.

Mercer appeared in court Monday via teleconference and was released on court-ordered conditions. He is charged with the following offences:

• Impaired driving

• Refusing to provide a breath sample

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

• Two counts of Mischief (damage to property)

• Uttering Threats