St. John's man Charged with Break-In and Kidnapping

The RNC have charged 45-year-old Jason Chafe following a report of a break-in at a home in the downtown area of St. John’s.

Shortly after noon on Monday, a man attended RNC headquarters in St. John’s reporting a break-in at his residence. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division were engaged to investigate the event. It was determined that this was a targeted attack.

Police attended the residence in the downtown area where Chafe was placed under arrest in connection with the investigation.

Chafe was held in custody in connection with charges of break and enter, uttering threats, assault, and kidnapping.

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).