(St. John’s, NL), April 10, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest in connection with impaired driving following a report to the police overnight.

On Monday, April 10, 2023, at approximately 1:15 am, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) responded to a report of a potential impaired driver in the McNamara Drive area of Paradise. Patrol officers located the suspect vehicle a short time later in Paradise, safely conducting a traffic stop.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, the 58-year-old female operator of the vehicle was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and operating vehicle while impaired by alcohol over 80 mg. The accused was issued a driving suspension and her vehicle was impounded from the scene. She was released to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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File # 2023-17512

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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