RCMP East District GIS arrests pair for arson, break and enter

October 23, 2026 - Twillingate, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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The RCMP East District General Investigation Section (GIS) arrested two people in relation to a string of break-ins and fires in the Twillingate area during a police operation on Wednesday. Adam Rumbolt, 40, and Tara Newhook, 40, each face Criminal Code charges of breaking and entering and arson.

On October 21, 2026, RCMP East District GIS attended a home in Twillingate as part of its ongoing investigation into break and enters and arsons in the community and surrounding area between late summer 2025 and the spring of 2026. With the assistance of Gander and Twillingate RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, the RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Air Services and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Tactics and Rescue Unit, officers attended the home and located and arrested two suspects without incident. 

Officers also executed a search warrant at the home at the time of the arrests. 

Adam Rumbolt, 40, has been charged with: 

• Arson – five counts
• Breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence – two counts
• Possession of a prohibited weapon

Tara Newhook, 40, is charged with breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence, and two counts of arson.

Rumbolt and Newhook remain in custody and are expected to appear in provincial court on Friday (October 23).

RCMP East District GIS continues to investigate at this time, with the support of area detachments and specialized support units. Additional charges are possible. 

To preserve the integrity of this ongoing police investigation and the court proceedings, no additional details are being published at this time, however, updates may be provided as appropriate. 

If you have information that can support this ongoing investigation, please contact Twillingate RCMP at 709-884-2811. 

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