Man, woman charged with string of arsons and break-ins in Twillingate, NL area

Two people have been charged in relation to a string of break-ins and fires in the Twillingate area.

Adam Rumbolt, 40, and Tara Newhook, 40, each face Criminal Code charges of breaking and entering and arson. They were arrested during a police operation on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 by the RCMP East District General Investigation Section (GIS).

On Wednesday RCMP officers went to 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.

Rumbolt has been charged with five counts of arson; two counts of breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence; and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Newhook has been charged with breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence, and two counts of arson.

Rumbolt and Newhook were expected to appear in court Friday.

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.