(St. John’s, NL), October 7, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Traffic Services seized two All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and arrested the operators in the metro region.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, October 6, 2021, officers with the RNC Traffic Services observed two ATVs operating on Thorburn Road in St. John’s. The operators of the vehicles were not wearing helmets, as they were observed coming to a stop in the area of Wigmore Court.

RNC Traffic Services proceeded to approach the vehicles to initiate a traffic safety stop, which was conducted without incident. As RNC Traffic Services opened communication with the operators of the ATVs, information was received from a partner agency that the same vehicles had fled upon an attempt to conduct a traffic safety stop a short time ago on Hallett Crescent.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 21-year-old male from St. John’s was charged with flight from police. He was issued summary offence tickets for operating without a license, operating without registration, operating without insurance, and other Highway Traffic Act and related offences. In addition, an 18-year-old male from St. John’s was charged with flight from police. He was also issued summary offence tickets for operating without a license, operating without registration, operating without insurance, and other Highway Traffic Act and related offences. The ATVs were seized and impounded from the scene. Both individuals were released to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

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