3rd Newfee CHARGED IN HOME INVASION AND ASSAULT CASE

THIRD SUSPECT CHARGED IN HOME INVASION AND ASSAULT CASE (July 22nd) A third person has been charged in connection with an early July home invasion and assault in Harbour Grace that left one person hospitalized. The RCMP East District General Investigation Section (GIS) says 33-year-old Jerry Lee-Welkisch was arrested on July 20 with the assistance of RCMP Traffic Services East. He has been charged with robbery, breaking and entering with intent, and aggravated assault. Lee-Welkisch was held in custody at the Harbour Grace RCMP detachment and appeared in provincial court on Tuesday. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at approximately 4:15 a.m. on July 3, when Trinity-Conception District RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in Harbour Grace. Police say three suspects forced their way into the home, where one occupant was assaulted with a weapon. The victim was transported to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Investigators determined that the suspects and the victim were known to one another and believe the incident was a targeted attack. RCMP East District GIS was assigned to lead the investigation. Earlier this month, Christopher Bursey and Steven Clowe were also arrested in connection with the home invasion. Bursey has since been released with conditions, while Clowe remains in custody and is expected to appear in court again in August 2026. The investigation remains active and ongoing. RCMP say no further details will be released at this time in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation.