Man flees scene of collision leaving another with serious injuries in Arnolds Cove; arrest warrant issued

June 30, 2024
Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

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A man, with close cut dark colored hair and facial hair, is pictured from the shoulders up wearing a white hoodie.

Clarenville RCMP is searching for 31-year-old Jeremy Branton who is wanted after he allegedly fled from the scene of a collision that occurred in Arnold's Cove on June 29, 2024.

On Saturday evening, police received a report of the collision that occurred between a vehicle that Branton was operating and a motorcycle. The operator and lone occupant of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries and was left alone after the collision occurred. Branton fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival and was not located.

A warrant for Branton's arrest has been issued for a number of charges including:

  • Failure to stop at an accident resulting in bodily harm
  • Criminal negligence causing bodily harm
  • Dangerous operation of motor vehicle causing bodily harm
  • Breach of a probation order

A picture of Jeremy Branton is attached. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone having information about the current location of Jeremy Branton is asked to contact Clarenville RCMP at 709-466-3211. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com .

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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