Harbour Breton RCMP arrests man for uttering threats and discharging firearm in Belleoram

April 1, 2025
Harbour Breton, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Harbour Breton RCMP responded to a residential disturbance that happened on a property in Belleoram on March 30, 2025. A firearm was discharged. The investigation led to the arrest of 27-year-old Trent Poole.

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, Harbour Breton RCMP received the report of a disturbance where one man reported being threatened by another. While police were responding, further information was received stating that a firearm was discharged outside on a residential property.

Poole was arrested without further incident and a firearm was seized. No one was injured.

Poole attended court on Monday, charged with the following criminal offences:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Discharging a firearm with intent to wound an individual
  • Failure to comply with a condition of a release order

He was released by the court on a number of conditions and is set to appear in court at a later date.

The investigation is continuing.

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Contact information

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

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