Domestic violence calls keep Springdale RCMP busy

 RCMP in Springdale arrested two men in two days, and seized firearms, after separate incidents of domestic violence. 

On Monday, police received a call of a possible break and enter in the community of Pilley's Island, but once they arrived realized they were dealing with family violence. 

A man, 59, was arrested and charged with uttering threats, assault and unlawful confinement. A woman, 53, was unhurt in the incident.

As part of the investigation, police seized a number of firearms from a home.

The accused has been released from custody to appear in court later. 

Call about woman assaulted in street

The next day, officers got a call from the public about a man assaulting a woman on a street in Springdale.

By the time RCMP arrived, the man was gone. He turned himself in to police Wednesday morning.

The 25-year-old was charged with two counts of assault and two counts of uttering threats, and held for a bail hearing Friday.

Again, police seized a gun.

The woman had minor injuries. Police said other assaults had occurred previously.