(Corner Brook, NL) October 15, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has charged two people with impaired driving following separate incidents this weekend in Corner Brook.

Around 4:15 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 12), Operational Patrol Services conducted a traffic stop with a pickup truck on Riverside Drive. The operator was determined to be impaired by alcohol contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The 46-year-old man was issued a driving suspension, and his vehicle was seized form the scene of the traffic stop.

On Sunday (Oct. 13) just after 9 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a potential impaired driver and located the suspect vehicle a short time later in the area of East Valley Road. Following an investigation, the 66-year-old male driver was charged with criminal offences related to impaired operation of the vehicle. His driver’s license was suspended, and the vehicle was seized from the scene. The accused was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.

The RNC is encouraging anyone with information related to dangerous or impaired driving to call 911 immediately. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2024-70151, 2024-70533

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658