(St. John’s, NL), November 10, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) suspended driving privileges and impounded a vehicle following a traffic stop in Mount Pearl.

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at approximately 12:50 am, RNC OPS conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle operating in the area of Commonwealth Avenue in Mount Pearl.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 75-year-old male from Mount Pearl was found to be non-compliant with Highway Traffic Act (HTA) regulations related to impairment while operating a motor vehicle. Officers issued the male a 7-day driving suspension and seized the vehicle from the scene in accordance with the HTA.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have 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.

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File # 2021-61422

 

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