William Miller, 47, of St. John’s, who is facing charges after a female youth complained to police she was being held against her will Thursday night, has been ordered to undergo a week-long psychiatric assessment when he appeared in provincial court this afternoon.
His case will be called in court again on Feb. 15.
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(Earlier story)
William Miller, 47, of St. John’s is facing charges after a female youth complained to police she was being held against her will Thursday night.
Around 9 p.m. Thursday, RNC officers received a report that the youth had been held against her will by a man who was known to her.
The female youth was located one hour later in a vehicle driven by Miller in a wooded area near Torbay.
The accused was arrested near the scene with the assistance of the K-9 unit and is facing several charges, including fleeing from police, assaulting a police officer with a weapon (a vehicle), and four breaches of court orders — including probation with the condition he stay away from a total of 11 people.
He was held in custody overnight and made a brief court appearance this morning where he told Judge Greg Brown the police dog had bitten him.
He was sent for a psychiatric assessment and is expected back in court this afternoon.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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