(St. John’s, NL), August 25, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operation Patrol Services (OPS) impounded a vehicle last night as a result of a traffic stop in St. John’s.

On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at around 11:00 pm, RNC OPS conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle in the area of Bay Bulls Road in St. John’s. As a result, the officer confirmed that the woman operating the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license. In addition, the operator did not have proof of insurance and the vehicle was not registered.

The 29-year-old woman operating the vehicle was issued summary offence tickets for the Highway Traffic Act infractions, and her vehicle was impounded from the scene.

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