(St. John’s, NL), November 1, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services arrested an impaired driver in St. John’s Saturday night.

On Saturday, October 30, 2021, at approximately 11:10 pm, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop on Kenmount Road in St. John’s after a vehicle was observed driving erratically.

As a result of an investigation in to the event, a 39-year-old male from St. John’s was arrested and charged with impaired driving offences, his driver’s license was suspended, and his vehicle was seized from the scene. The accused was 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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File # 2021-59298

 

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