(St. John’s, NL), January 5, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services made seized a vehicle following a traffic safety stop in St. John’s last night.

On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at approximately 11:50 pm, members of the RNC Operational Patrol Services conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle in the east end of St. John’s. Officers determined that the vehicle was being operated without an insurance policy, and the operator did not hold a valid driver’s license.

As a result of the event, the operator of the vehicle was issued summary offence tickets for licensing and insurance infractions under the Highway Traffic Act, and the vehicle was impounded from the scene.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist the investigation contact the RNC 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.

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RNC File # 2022-606

 

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