Crime is spiking in this N.L. region, but the RCMP's pleas are getting a cool response from the province
The RCMP is asking the Newfoundland and Labrador government for additional help to bolster its law enforcement efforts in Conception Bay North following a surge last year in crime and mental health-related calls.
![Crime is spiking in this N.L. region, but the RCMP's pleas are getting a cool response from the province](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7119871.1708440706!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/rcmp-crumpled-cruiser.jpg)
![Two RCMP officers received minor injuries and two patrol vehicles were damaged after a 28-year-old man went on a rampage in Carbonear on Feb. 8 while driving a stolen SUV. a photo of a crumpled RCMP vehicle. Photo is taken in darkness.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7119871.1708440706!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/rcmp-crumpled-cruiser.jpg)
The RCMP is asking the Newfoundland and Labrador government for additional help to bolster its law enforcement efforts in Conception Bay North following a surge last year in crime and mental health-related calls.