(St. John’s, NL), November 13, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) laid an array of charges following an impaired driving investigation last night in Conception Bay South (CBS).

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, at approximately 9:10 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a potential impaired driver near a restaurant on CBS Highway in CBS. Responding officers located the suspect vehicle in the area, proceeding to identify the operator. Officers launched an investigation related to impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

As a result of an investigation into the event, a 27-year-old male from CBS was arrested and charged with failure to stop at an accident scene, dangerous driving, impaired driving, refusal, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, uttering threats, and breach of court order. The accused was held in custody to appear in Provincial Court.

The RNC request anyone who has information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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