(Labrador City, NL), April 29, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) made an arrest in connection with impaired driving in Labrador West yesterday.

On Thursday, April 28, 2022, at approximately 1:35 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle on the Trans Labrador Highway in Labrador City following a report of a possible impaired driver.

As a result of an investigation following the traffic stop, a 28-year-old male from Labrador City has been charged with impaired driving and refusal to provide a breath sample under the Criminal Code of Canada, as well as having open liquor in a motor vehicle under the Liquor Control Act. The accused was issued a driving suspension, and his vehicle was impounded from the scene. He was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC request that anyone with 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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File # 2022-20092

 

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