(St. John’s, NL), April 5, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) issued a driving suspension following a traffic stop overnight.

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 2:20 am, the RNC Operational Patrol Services Division (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle on New Gower Street in the downtown area of St. John’s. The patrol officer believed the operator to be impaired by alcohol.

As a result of an investigation into the event, the 22-year-old male operator of the vehicle was issued a driving suspension for operating a vehicle while over the provincial alcohol limit. The vehicle was also impounded from the scene.

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 # 2023-16679

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca