Wanted man arrested without incident by Bay St. George RCMP, woman arrested for obstruction and assaulting police

Wanted man, 38-year-old Shane White of Benoit's Cove was arrested without incident on January 9, 2025, by Bay St. George RCMP at a residence in Spruce Brook. During his arrest, 44-year-old Kristy Osmond, obstructed police and was arrested.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, acting on information received, Bay St. George RCMP attended a home on Spruce Brook Road in Spruce Brook to arrest Shane White, who was allegedly hiding from police inside the home. After lengthy negotiations, White exited the home, surrendering himself to police. During White's arrest, Osmond obstructed officers in the execution of their duties. She was arrested for obstruction. During her arrest, Osmond assaulted both officers and resisted arrest.

Osmond, who is currently before the court charged with assaulting a police officer, attends court today, January 10, 2025. She is charged with the following criminal offences:

• Obstructing a police officer
• Resisting arrest
• Assaulting a police officer - two counts

White, who was wanted by both the RCMP and RNC was transported to Her Majesty's Penitentiary in Corner Brook and attends court today. He is charged with the following offences:

• Robbery
• Robbery with the use of a firearm
• Extortion with a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Failure to attend court - two counts
• Failure to comply with a condition of a release order - eight counts

RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.