(St. John’s, NL), August 20, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrest a woman in connection with impaired driving in St. John’s.

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, just before 8:00 pm, RNC OPS responded to a report of possible impaired driving in the Blackmarsh Road area of St. John’s. On arrival, responding officers determined a vehicle operated by a 55-year-old woman from Mount Pearl had collided with several vehicles in a parking lot.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, the woman was arrested and charged with impaired driving, refusal to provide a sample, and her vehicle was impounded from the scene. The woman was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

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