(Labrador City, NL), January 31, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a male in connection with impaired driving in Labrador West on Friday night.

On Friday, January 28, 2022, at approximately 9:35 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop with pickup truck on the Trans-Labrador Highway. The officer administered a roadside screening device for suspicion of impairment by alcohol. Subsequently, the operator was placed under arrest in relation to impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 42-year-old male from Quebec was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, impaired operation of a motor vehicle by alcohol over 80 mg, and having open liquor in a motor vehicle. The male was also issued a driving suspension, and his vehicle was impounded from the scene. The accused was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 709-944-7602 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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RNC File # 2022-4413

 

Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658